So, we are going to be painting the entire southern border wall black to make sure that we uh encourage individuals to not come into our country illegally. Now, if you look at the structure that's behind me, it's tall, which makes it very, very difficult to climb, almost impossible. It also goes deep into the ground, which would make it very difficult, if not impossible, to dig under.And today, we are also going to be painting it black. Uh that that is specifically at the request of the president who unders ...

Border Security & Drug Enforcement - US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is actively combating cartels by intercepting smuggling tunnels along the US-Mexico border [1][2] - Intercepting tunnels significantly impacts cartels, potentially costing them a year's worth of labor and drug trafficking profits [3] - CBP discovered a nearly 3,000 foot long tunnel, 50 feet underground, intended for illicit activities [6] Human Smuggling Concerns - Human smugglers are exploiting the underground tunnels, potentially advertising safe passage for profit [4][5] - Videos suggest migrants, including adults and children, are attempting to enter the US through tunnels, with some messages written in Chinese [4] - The authenticity of the videos showing human smuggling is unverified by NBC News and CBP [5] Tunnel Characteristics & Methods - Smugglers design tunnels with features like ventilation systems (bounce house blower) and metal rails for transporting large quantities of drugs [3] - Tunnels can be large enough to walk through [4] - Cartels aim for tunnels to emerge in warehouses within the US [6]

From @WSJopinion: It’s more important than ever for Democrats to have a credible plan to secure the border, fix what’s broken in the immigration system, and regain the trust of the American people. They may not get another chance, writes @neeratanden. https://t.co/v3mKAArg59 ...

As we mentioned, summer break is starting early for the House of Representatives with the rules committee paralyzed by Democratic motions on information relating to Jeffrey Epstein. But the work still continues with a bipartisan group of House members pushing for the impossible in Congress, a comprehensive immigration reform package that combines border funding security and legal status for long-term undocumented immigrants. And joining me now is New York Democratic Congresswoman Laura Gillan.Uh, Congresswo ...

News Coverage & Digital Presence - NBC News encourages users to visit NBCNewscom for more context and news coverage [1] - NBC News promotes subscription to its YouTube channel [1] - NBC News highlights its presence on various digital platforms including NBCNewscom, MSNBCcom, TODAYcom, Nightly News, Meet the Press, and Dateline [1] - NBC News promotes its mobile app and breaking news alerts signup [1] Social Media Engagement - NBC News directs users to its Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts [1]

Trump is right on migration - John Kerry says Biden allowed 'siege' on border https://t.co/Lh9kHthlVp ...

Incident Summary - A shooting occurred at a border patrol facility in McAllen, Texas [1] - The suspect, a 27-year-old male, was reported missing an hour before the incident [2] - The suspect was killed by Border Patrol agents and local police after opening fire [1] Casualties and Status - Three individuals were hospitalized: one Border Patrol employee and two police officers [1] - One officer was shot in the knee, but all are expected to recover [1] Investigation Details - The suspect's car contained weapons, ammunition, and writing [2][4] - The car had spray painting, including a Latin phrase "cordis die" or "day of the heart" [4] - The motive is currently unknown, but police believe the attack was premeditated [3] - The FBI is taking over the investigation [5]

This Sunday, decision time. The Supreme Court imposes limits on the power of federal judges, handing more power to the White House. It only takes bad power away from judges as Senate Republicans rush to get President Trump's massive tax and spending bill to his desk before the July 4th deadline.Call your senators. Call your congressmen. We have to get the vote up.At the end of the day, this is a um a process whereby um not everybody's going to get what they want. What programs will be funded and which will ...

Immigration Policy & Enforcement - The Trump administration invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a law not used since World War II, to deport 238 Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador, claiming they were terrorists and gang members [1][23] - Internal government documents revealed that 75% of the deported Venezuelans had no criminal records [13] - The Trump administration's mass deportation plan aimed to prioritize those with convictions and national security threats [10] - A Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman stated that many deported individuals without criminal records were considered terrorists, human rights abusers, and gangsters [13] - The Trump administration paid El Salvador's government $6 million to house prisoners [30] - The Biden administration has carried out over 4 million expulsions and deportations, more than the Trump administration [74][113] Border Security & Illegal Immigration - The US-Canadian border is the longest international land border, stretching over 5,500 miles [36] - In the Swanton sector, illegal crossings increased to levels not seen in the previous 17 years, with over 19,000 migrants arrested from 97 countries [45] - Migrants pay smugglers approximately $3,000 each to cross the northern border [41] - The Sinaloa cartel is involved in human and drug smuggling operations across the northern border [38][40] - US Customs and Border Protection seized 43 pounds of fentanyl at the northern border last year, compared to over 21,000 pounds at the US-Mexico border [43] - Last year, there were fewer than 24,000 illegal crossings from Canada, while the southern border saw 1.5 million illegal crossings [44] - Texas has committed over $11 billion to Operation Lonear, aimed at deterring illegal crossings [125] - US Customs and Border Protection recorded 2.5 million instances of detaining or turning away people attempting to cross into the US from Mexico last year [127] - Chinese migrants are the fastest-growing group attempting to cross the border illegally [128] - In 2022, the US granted only 160,000 temporary visas to Chinese nationals, a significant decrease from 2.2 million in 2016 [148] - Last year, US Customs and Border Protection reported 37,000 Chinese citizens were apprehended crossing illegally from Mexico into the US, 50 times more than 2 years earlier [134] Mass Deportation - A study by the American Immigration Council found that mass deportation could reduce the GDP by 1.7% trillion [71] - One estimate suggests it would cost $88 billion to deport a million people a year [87] - It costs $150 a night to detain people awaiting deportation, with an average stay of 46 days [83] - One deportation flight can cost $250,000 [83]

Immigration Enforcement & Public Safety - The administration deployed the National Guard to protect buildings and officers amidst protests, some of which involved criminal activity like arson and property damage [2][3] - ICE operations continued in Los Angeles despite protests, with agents from DEA, FBI, US Marshals, and ATF assisting [7][8] - ICE is making record numbers of arrests every day [6] - Demonstrators are making ICE raids more dangerous [7] - Over 600,000 illegal aliens with criminal convictions are estimated to be in the country, necessitating increased ICE operations [16] - Every illegal alien criminal arrest makes neighborhoods safer [17] Political & Legal Disputes - The governor of California sued the Trump administration over the use of the National Guard and Marines, arguing they should only protect federal property [4] - The administration criticized the governor for supporting sanctuary cities and releasing criminal aliens [10] - There are claims that the governor sent troops without adequate supplies [9] Use of Force & Training - ICE officers are well-trained in the use of force and authorized to defend themselves, including with deadly force in response to threats like Molotov cocktails [11][12][13] - More officers have been hurt than protesters [13] Policy & Goals - There is a push to increase ICE operations and arrests, driven by concerns about public safety threats [15][16] - The administration aims to remove criminal and national security threats from the country and needs a budget to do so [17]