President-elect Donald Trump has officially announced that Thomas D. Homan, his former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and an Editorial Board member of Homeland Security Today, will join his administration for a second time as “border czar.” This role is expected to be central in fulfilling Trump’s campaign promises to secure…
The United States (U.S.) held one of its most consequential elections last Tuesday, and former President Donald Trump was reelected after a four-year break. The post COLUMN: Can the Reelection of Former President Donald Trump Alleviate Strained Relations with Turkiye? appeared first on HSToday. Read the full story ›
This week, in an address marking Veterans Day, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks paid tribute to America’s veterans, emphasizing the profound impact of their service on the enduring freedoms enjoyed by all Americans. The post Deputy Defense Secretary Honors Veterans’ Contributions to National Security in Veterans Day Message appeared first on HSToday. Read the full…
In the world of international trade, compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations is no longer just a formality—it’s a necessity. The post The Hidden Cost of Non-Compliance in Apparel and Textile Imports: How Supply Chains Are Impacted by CBP Crackdowns appeared first on HSToday. Read the full story ›
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has introduced a proposed rule aimed at transforming the way federal contracts are awarded to small businesses. The post SBA Proposes New Rule to Transform Small Business Contracting Landscape appeared first on HSToday. Read the full story ›
Contrary to popular belief, good things do not always come in small packages. In fiscal year 2023, 85% of the shipments U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized for health and safety violations were small packages. The post Buyer Beware: Bad Actors Exploit De Minimis Shipments According to CBP appeared first on HSToday. Read the full…
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CBP officers from the San Diego International Airport sealed the month of October by successfully seizing hundreds of pounds of marijuana, multiple firearms, and ammunition in several separate incidents. The post CBP Officers at San Diego Airport Seize Drugs and Weapons in Multiple Incidents appeared first on HSToday. Read the full story ›
U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a withhold release order (WRO) against Asli Maydi, a frankincense supplier based in Somaliland, based on information that reasonably indicates the use of forced labor in violation of 19 U.S.C. § 1307 in the production of merchandise. The post CBP Issues Withhold Release Order Against Asli Maydi appeared first…
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San Diego Border Patrol Sector along with San Diego Air and Marine Branch, interdicted several maritime human smuggling events within 24 hours. The post San Diego CBP and Air & Marine Units Arrest Over 40 in Maritime Smuggling Operation appeared first on HSToday. Read the full story ›
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 403 pounds, (183 Kilograms) of cocaine concealed inside rolling door cylinders within a container that arrived from the Dominican Republic to the port of San Juan. The estimated value of the contraband is $3.6 million. “These seizures underscore the critical role our CBP plays in protecting our borders….
