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Former senator Alejandra León Gastélum was detained by US Customs and Border Protection at the Calexico port of entry in Baja California while trying to enter the United States. Reports link the questioning to alleged drug-related money laundering, but León Gastélum downplayed the incident, saying her visa was not cancelled and questioning why there was so much uproar. The case is drawing attention given her background with the PT and Morena.
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US Customs and Border Protection under the Trump administration has halted a migrant policy implemented during the Biden era, according to Fox News reporting. The move marks another step in the administration's broader rollback of its predecessor's immigration policies. The specific policy affected and details of the halt were not immediately clear, but the decision is drawing significant attention amid the ongoing national debate over border enforcement and asylum rules.
- 3Somali World Cup referee denied US entry over vetting concerns▼World Cup referee from Somalia denied entry to the US 'due to vetting concerns': CBP
A football referee from Somalia scheduled to officiate at the World Cup has been denied entry into the United States, with Customs and Border Protection citing vetting concerns. The decision raises questions about travel restrictions affecting match officials ahead of the tournament hosted in North America.
- 4Trump-friendly TV ads funded with border protection money, official says▼Pro-Trump TV ads paid for with Customs and Border Protection money, official says
A federal official says television ads supportive of President Trump were paid for using Customs and Border Protection funds. The claim raises questions about the use of taxpayer money for political messaging and could draw scrutiny from oversight bodies and Congress. No further details on the ads' cost or reach were given.
- 5Traveller mocks US border seizure of half a tomato●Kudos to the Customs and Border Patrol officer who searched and confiscated the half tomato in my camper’s refrigerator
A traveller crossing from Canada into the United States says a Customs and Border Protection officer confiscated half a tomato found in a camper refrigerator. The account, shared sarcastically with praise for the officer's thoroughness and a jab about being lucky not to be detained, is drawing attention as commentary on aggressive agricultural inspections at the US border.
- 6CBP awards $20 million media contract to LMD Agency●Here's a $20 million order, paid for by CBP's Office of Public Affairs, awarded to LMD Agency for a national media campa
US Customs and Border Protection's Office of Public Affairs has awarded a $20 million order to communications firm LMD Agency for a national media campaign beginning September 20, according to federal spending records. Commentators note the first ad in the campaign, described as pro-Trump, aired just days later on September 23, raising questions about the use of taxpayer funds for political messaging by a border agency.
- 7Trump Administration Used Border Protection Funds for Political Ads●Trump Administration Used Customs and Border Protection Resources to Pay for Government Funded Political Ads
The Trump Administration is accused of using Customs and Border Protection resources to pay for government-funded political advertisements. The claim was made in an official House announcement, raising concerns about the use of federal agency resources for political purposes. The allegation adds to ongoing scrutiny of how the administration handled government funds and agency independence during its time in office.