border security

Drones Enhance Cochise County Surveillance Efforts

The Cochise County Sheriff's Office has announced a new drone pilot program partnering with Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) to enhance…

7 days ago

Johnson Teases Two More Big Beautiful Bills

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) revealed plans to draft two additional bills similar to the recently passed ‘One, Big, Beautiful’…

1 week ago

Karrin Taylor Robson's Political Comeback

Karrin Taylor Robson enters the 2026 Arizona gubernatorial race with significantly stronger positioning than her 2022 campaign, armed with dramatically…

1 week ago

Gallego Reintroduces Emergency Grant Program Bill for Police & First Responders

Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) has reintroduced legislation to create an emergency grant program for first responders experiencing border-related surges. Specifically,…

2 weeks ago

Biggs, Hamadeh Praise Newest Border Numbers

Representatives Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) celebrated recent border crossing and entry statistics in posts to X (formerly…

2 weeks ago

National Defense Areas Expand Military Operations along the U.S.-Mexico Border

Arizona will become home to two of the four National Defense Areas established along the U.S.-Mexico border, significantly expanding military…

2 weeks ago

Gallego Introduces Bill Cutting Border Agent Hiring Red Tape

Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is introducing legislation to streamline the hiring process for border agents. Named the Border Patrol Recruitment…

3 weeks ago

Trump Admin Sanctions Mexican Banks Aiding Cartels

The US Treasury Department recently announced new sanctions against Mexican banks allegedly helping cartels finance and profit from their criminal…

3 weeks ago

Gallego, Scott Reintroduce Bill Strengthening Border Checkpoint Operations

Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Rick Scott (R-FL) are reintroducing a bipartisan bill improving border checkpoint operations to fight the…

3 weeks ago

State Department Fires Visa Specialist Caught Helping Illegal Immigrants Evade Law Enforcement

Arslan Akhtar, a State Department Visa Specialist, has been removed from his role following hidden camera footage exposing his cooperation…

3 weeks ago

Noem Fast-Tracks Border Wall Construction by Bypassing Environmental Protections

The Trump administration has advanced border wall building by waiving several environmental laws this month, with Secretary Kristi Noem giving…

4 weeks ago

Crane Wants Details on Countering Cartel Activity on Coasts

Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) pressed for answers on the latest efforts and developments in countering cartel activity along the coasts…

1 month ago

SNAKEBITE— 6.9.25— New Border Wall Construction— Biggs Condemns Jeffries— Travel Ban, Kelly, AmeriCorps—Much More...

New Border Wall Construction Waivers have been granted by the Department of Homeland Security for the new building of 36 miles of…

1 month ago

Biggs Talks Border Security and Foreign Policy

Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) spoke with Cactus Politics at length over multiple issues, including border security and President Donald Trump's foreign…

2 months ago

Crane Questioning Noem on Suspending the Writ of Habeas Corpus

Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) questioned Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem's work securing the border, specifically on suspending the writ…

2 months ago

Gallego Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Fight Chinese Border Efforts

Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) has introduced legislation to combat China's various efforts to undermine the United States via the southern…

2 months ago

Ciscomani Commends Noem for Securing the Border, Asks How Congress Can Help

Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) spoke with Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem about securing the border in a recent House…

2 months ago

Crane's Border Security Package Passes Committee

Representative Eli Crane's (R-AZ) funding package for border security has passed the House Homeland Security Committee and is soon expected…

2 months ago