Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions persist after border incident
Pakistan reported killing 15 militants near North Waziristan and renewed its demand for written assurances from Kabul, leaving border tensions unresolved.
Border Security
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Border Wall Work Begins Near Tohono O’odham Nation Despite Objections
Contractors began drilling and soil sampling near the Tohono O’odham Nation after a judge denied an injunction against a disputed border-wall project.
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Federal judge extends Big Bend construction pause through Sept. 15
A federal court agreement pauses new ground-disturbing border construction near Big Bend through Sept. 15, while a separate Santa Elena access restriction remains.
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Pakistan Opens Door to Taliban Talks, Demands Verifiable Action
Pakistan says it is open to a Taliban-proposed security mechanism, but wants verifiable action against militants and stronger border controls first.
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U.S. Military Says Laser Downed Three Cartel-Linked Drones
The military says a border task force used an Army high-energy laser against three hostile drones, while the site, airspace and operators remain undisclosed.
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Chad Raises Border Alert After Accusing Sudan of Airstrikes
Chad says airstrikes hit a convoy inside its territory on August 20. Sudan denies responsibility, while the African Union warns of wider regional escalation.
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India and China Add Border Hotlines as Talks Continue
India and China agreed to add military hotlines and senior-command meeting points after August 25 talks, improving crisis communication without settling the boundary dispute.
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Judge declines to halt Tohono O’odham border-wall project
A federal judge denied the Tohono O’odham Nation’s request to pause the Tucson 5 border-wall project, but the broader sovereignty lawsuit continues.
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EU Entry/Exit System Registers More Than 145 Million Crossings Since April 10 Launch
The European Commission says the EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System has recorded more than 145 million entries and exits since becoming fully operational across the Schengen area on April 10, 2026.
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GAO: DHS has 39 priority recommendations still needing attention
A newly released GAO oversight report says DHS implemented five recommendations but added seven more, leaving 39 priorities open across key mission areas.
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Judge lets DHS border-wall project near Presidio proceed for now
A federal judge denied a request to halt DHS border-wall work near Presidio, Texas, while a lawsuit over levee safety and federal authority continues.
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Liberia burns record cocaine haul as two senior police face charges
Liberia destroyed about 4.2 metric tons of cocaine after its largest reported seizure, while two senior police officials faced charges in a trafficking probe.
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Federal Register: DHS IIRIRA waiver for Tucson-sector barrier/road work
July 21, 2026 DHS waiver lets barrier/road construction proceed in a Tucson Sector border segment—bypassing multiple federal environmental and historic-preservation requirements.
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Blanche v. Lau: Supreme Court eases evidence step in green-card re-entry
United States Immigration Borders and Federal Courts – On June 23, 2026, the Supreme Court in Blanche v. Lau rejected a “clear and convincing” evidence requirement at the border.
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EU migration pact takes effect, tightening screening and returns
The bloc’s new asylum rules began on June 12, starting uniform screening, faster returns, and a solidarity mechanism for pressured states.
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Senate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill, sending it to House
The Senate passed the Secure America Act 52-47 on June 5. The bill would fund ICE and CBP through 2029, but it still needs House action.