The two failed human smuggling attempts come as the border patrol sees an over two-year high of apprehensions in the Laredo sector.
Officials in the Trump administration say that construction of the new border wall is making significant progress.
Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra confirmed on social media that he was targeted, along with members of his staff.
President Trump’s central campaign promise is making serious progress after he made a controversial funding move.
After a decline in border apprehensions amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the number of single adults apprehended in June set a record for the fiscal year.
Customs and Border Protection reports seizing over six tons of marijuana worth more than $2.5 million at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo.
Amidst the ongoing coronavirus lockdown, border apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border have reached a low not seen in three years.
Texas Rep. Chip Roy and other members of the Texas delegation sent a letter to the Trump administration citing concerns about the spread of the coronavirus at the southern border.
After Gov. Abbott announced an opt-out of the refugee resettlement program in 2020, State Department data shows Texas took in more refugees than any other state in the last decade.
The legitimacy of so-called nationwide injunctions issued from lower court judges is an ongoing debate in legal circles.
Acting CBP Commissioner Mark Morgan announced that apprehensions declined at the U.S.-Mexico border for the sixth month in a row, while drug seizures again increased.
A battle between cartel and Mexican security forces in the town of Villa Unión, approximately 40 miles from Eagle Pass, killed at least 21 people.
