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Trump pushes plan to hire more Border Patrol agents
Former President Trump said Sunday that if elected he would call on Congress to boost the pay of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents to meet a goal of hiring 10,000 agents. “So in order to ...Politics - The Hill - October 13 -
Trump announces plans to hire additional 10,000 border agents
Former President Donald Trump said he would ask Congress to pass legislation to hire an additional 10,000 agents at the border. The announcement came after the National Border Patrol Council, the ...Politics - NBC News - October 14 -
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North Korea to blow up cross-border roads with the South, Seoul says
North Korea is getting ready to blow up roads that cross the heavily militarized border with South Korea, Seoul said Monday.Top stories - NBC News - October 14 -
Ex-Stasi officer jailed for 1974 Berlin border killing
Martin Naumann shot Czeslaw Kukuczka in the back at Friedrichstrasse station in 1974.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
National Border Patrol Council endorses Trump at Arizona rally
The National Border Patrol Council on Sunday endorsed former President Trump at a rally in Arizona. “America, I have a message for you. If we allow border czar Harris to win this election, every ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
30% of the cameras in Border Patrol's main surveillance system are broken, memo says
Nearly one-third of the cameras in the Border Patrol’s primary surveillance system along the southern U.S. border are not working, according to an internal agency memo sent in early October, ...Top stories - NBC News - October 14 -
Troops blamed for deaths of nurse, girl near Mexico-U.S. border
The shooting deaths, if confirmed, would mark the second time in two weeks that Mexican military forces have killed civilians.Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
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Mexican president acknowledges army killings of 3 civilians in a violent border city
Mexico’s new president acknowledged Tuesday that three civilians including a child died in two shootouts involving the military last week in a violent border cityWorld - ABC News - October 15 -
Ted Cruz, Colin Allred clash on abortion, border in Senate debate
Incumbent GOP Sen. Ted Cruz faced off against challenger Democratic Rep. Colin Allred, in a debate hosted by ABC affiliate WFAA in Dallas, Texas on Tuesday night.Top stories - ABC News - October 16 -
Harris and Fox News' Baier spar over border and Biden presidency
In an interview with Fox News' Bret Baier, Vice President Kamala Harris used some of her strongest language yet to emphasize that her presidency would be distinct from President Biden’s if elected. ...Politics - NBC News - October 17 -
The Taliban say they are investigating reports of Afghan casualties on the Iran border
The Taliban say they are investigating reports of Afghan casualties on the Iran borderWorld - ABC News - October 17 -
India says it reached a pact with China on military patrols along their disputed border
An Indian official says India and China have agreed to a pact on military patrols along their disputed border in the HimalayasWorld - ABC News - October 21 -
India says deal reached with China on patrols at disputed border
Agreement paves way for easing of tensions between New Delhi and BeijingBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
Touring the U.S.-Mexico border with Trump and Harris focusing on immigration
With immigration again dominating the campaign cycle in the run up to the 2024 election, CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca is traveling to the towns that dot the U.S.-Mexico border to speak ...Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
How Americans living in border towns feel about immigration
Immigration has been a heavily discussed political topic this election cycle. But what do Americans who live near the U.S.-Mexico border have to say? CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca is ...Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
What Life Looks Like for Israelis Living Near Lebanon’s Border
Homes in northern Israel along the Lebanon border have been under the constant threat of Hezbollah’s rocket attacks since October of last year. We look at life on the ground for the few Israelis ...World - The New York Times - October 22 -
India and China Reach Border Deal That Could Ease Tension
Four years ago, several soldiers from both sides were killed in a bloody melee. Any thaw between the countries could have global implications.World - The New York Times - October 23 -
India says it has reached deal with China to resolve border conflict
India and China have reached a deal to end a four-year military stand-off on their disputed border, paving the way for improved ties between the Asian giants.Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
How U.S.-Mexico border cities, immigration are shaping the 2024 election
Omar Villafranca is traveling the southern border and talking to locals as part of the new CBS News series, "Border Towns." Around 58% of voters say immigration will be a big factor in their vote ...Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
Illegal border crossings fall to lowest level since 2020
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has confirmed previous CBS News reports that illegal border crossings have reached the lowest point of Biden's presidency. CBS News national correspondent Omar ...Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
U.S.-Mexico cross-border trucking traffic hits a record ahead of election
Trucking data shows that cross-border trade between Mexico and the U.S. has reached a record this year, with heavy cargo volumes headed to U.S. retailers.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
Judges and Border Police Targeted by Anti-Government Extremists, Doxed as ‘Traitors’
A report from the US Department of Homeland Security claims that self-identified militia members have posted the names and photos of US government officials in reaction to their work on the ...Tech - Wired - October 24 -
Metula, Israeli Town on Lebanon Border, Worries for Its Future
Abandoned and off limits to civilians, Metula, a symbol of early pioneering Zionism, is left half-ruined by Hezbollah’s rockets and missiles.World - The New York Times - October 24 -
Satellite images show Israel bolstering defences on Syria border
Digging of new trench in Israel-occupied Golan Heights comes as IDF prepares against potential threats from war-torn neighbourBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
Arizona border towns consider drug trafficking issue before election
Voters in Arizona's border towns are considering the effects of drug trafficking as the battleground state prepares to vote. CBS News' Omar Villafranca spoke to Americans who live on the ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
'Made in Mexico' trade controversy is provoking another kind of border war
Chinese and European companies that manufactured in China are moving to Mexico, with billions invested in new trade strategies, and political battles to come.Business - CNBC - October 25 -
Watch live: Trump gives remarks on immigration, border security in Texas
Former President Trump will give remarks to the press Friday afternoon from Austin, Texas, focusing on immigration and border security, according to his campaign. Trump has leaned in to the issue ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Destruction of Lebanon-Syria border crossings in Israeli airstrikes creates difficulties
A stream of refugees fleeing Lebanon to Syria have been crossing a narrow makeshift bridge in the Qusair area of Syria’s Homs province since the official border crossing was put out of commission ...World - ABC News - October 27 -
India says frontier disengagement with China along their disputed border is 'almost complete'
India's defense minister says India and China have pulled most of their frontline troops further away from their disputed border in the remote Himalayan Ladakh regionWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
About 8,000 North Korean soldiers at Ukraine border, says US
Antony Blinken warns that Russia is preparing to deploy the troops into combat ‘in the coming days’. About 8,000 North Korean soldiers are stationed in Russia on the border with Ukraine, the US ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -