CBP enforces U.S. border laws, processes travelers and goods, and oversees anti-smuggling and immigration enforcement.
The US military is conducting anti-drone laser tests at White Sands Missile Range to address FAA safety concerns following recent uncoordinated drone countermeasures near the US-Mexico border. Incidents in February prompted airspace closures and congressional calls for investigation. The tests aim to improve coordination and safety protocols.
Archaeologists uncovered a sling bullet from 101 BCE with a rare Greek inscription, possibly used by Greek defenders against the Hasmonean army. Meanwhile, a 1st-century BC Carthaginian coin was donated to Leeds Museums, and US authorities intercepted ancient weapons smuggled from the Middle East. These finds shed light on ancient conflicts and cultural exchanges.
A lawsuit filed in Illinois federal court alleges Costco owes refunds to customers after the Supreme Court struck down Trump-era tariffs, which had inflated prices on imported goods. The case highlights ongoing disputes over tariff refunds and consumer compensation following the court's ruling last month.
Approximately 20 Chinese scholars with valid visas have been refused entry at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Chinese authorities have accused US Customs and Border Protection of unreasonable inspections and harassment, urging travelers to be cautious and prepared for questioning. The incident highlights ongoing tensions over US border practices affecting Chinese nationals.
Rail workers have found six people dead inside a Union Pacific boxcar at a train yard in Laredo, Texas, on Sunday afternoon. Laredo police have confirmed six fatalities — five men and one woman — and have said autopsies will be done; authorities have not released identities or a cause of death. An investigation is ongoing.
Since mid‑May the World Health Organization has declared the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak an international emergency and cases have risen above 1,000. The U.S. has been rerouting travellers from the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan to designated airports for enhanced screening, extended temporary entry restrictions to green‑card holders, and has approved a 50‑bed quarantine unit in Kenya for exposed Americans.