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THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Trump Hits 16-Month Streak of Zero Border Releases. Wed Sep 16 21:09:34 2026

The Trump administration has announced 16 consecutive months of zero releases at the U.S.-Mexico border.

The Trump administration has set a new record in border security, marking 16 months of zero releases at the U.S.-Mexico border while significantly reducing illegal crossings and increasing drug seizures. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: - DETAIL: On Wednesday, it was revealed that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) made zero releases at the border last month. This represents a record low and a decrease from the over 10,000 releases made under the Biden government in August 2024. CBP apprehended 8,870 migrants at the Southwest border in August, a five percent decrease from July. This also represents a 94 percent decline from the monthly average experienced under former President Joe Biden. “Border security starts with knowing who and…Open

YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Trump border wall construction paused at Texas' Big Bend National Park amid bipartisan pushback Wed Aug 19 00:45:34 2026

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Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Rodney Scott said he would halt construction activity in Big Bend National Park as efforts to erect a border barrier have met bipartisan pushback. #borderwall #cpb #trumpadministration #trump #bigbend

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Border construction in Texas' Big Bend National Park paused amid bipartisan pushback Tue Aug 18 20:59:18 2026

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Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott is on the ground at Big Bend National Park, where a controversial border security construction project has been paused temporarily. NewsNation's Ali Bradley reports on what led to the pause and why opponents say the stoppage doesn't go far enough in addressing concerns about disrupting the park's natural beauty. #border #BigBend #Texas Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live" with Nichole Berlie. Weekdays starting at 12p/11C. NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.

THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Border Protection Chief: Wall Set to Finish Early and Under Budget. Thu Jun 11 19:12:13 2026

President Trump's border wall will finish ahead of schedule and under budget, according to Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Rodney Scott.

Rodney Scott, the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, has stated that President Trump’s border wall system is progressing under budget and ahead of schedule after renewed funding from Congress. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump’s border wall will be finished ahead of schedule and under budget, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Rodney Scott. DETAIL: Scott, a former Chief of Border Patrol during Joe Biden’s term and Trump’s first term, explained that while the Biden government attempted to halt construction by slow-rolling contracts, wasting potentially billions of taxpayer dollars, Congress never rescinded the allocated funds, allowing work to resume in January…Open

THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Illegal Border Crossings Drop 94% as Trump Admin Hits 12 Months of Zero Releases. Fri May 15 20:00:32 2026

The Department of Homeland Security is stressing a dramatic turnaround in border security after Biden, with illegal crossings plummeting under President Trump.

PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS ) announced that April marked twelve consecutive months of zero releases of illegal aliens apprehended at the southwest border into the U.S. interior. This milestone reflects a significant shift from the situation under the former Biden-Harris regime. DETAIL: DHS reports a 94 percent drop in illegal border apprehensions compared to the former Biden regime, with daily crossings in April 2026 lower than what agents encountered in a single hour at the height of the border crisis in 2023. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that “the days of catch and release are over,” highlighting enforcement policies that send illegal aliens back to their home…Open

REDSTATE (Ben Smith) - Whistleblower Complaint Accuses CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott of Using Internal Affairs Against Rivals Mon Mar 9 23:20:12 2026

NEWSNATIONNOW (Ali Bradley) - Border Patrol agents vigilant as Middle East conflict escalates Mon Mar 2 19:42:22 2026

Border Patrol chief Rodney Scott is issuing daily briefings after FBI Director Kash Patel told federal officers to prepare to be mobilized if needed.

THEFEDERALIST (Brianna Lyman) - Foreign-Born Member Of Congress Threatens Republicans With Prison When Democrats Regain Power Wed Feb 11 12:40:30 2026

Foreign-born Rep. Shri Thanedar openly threatened to prosecute his political enemies this week — a reminder of what Democrats plan to do if they get power back. During a committee hearing Tuesday, Thanedar — struggling to speak English — threatened to prosecute Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott when President Donald Trump is out […]

JUSTTHENEWS (Misty Severi) - Noem directs federal officers in Minneapolis to immediately start wearing body cameras Mon Feb 2 22:52:30 2026

Noem said that the order was made in conjunction with President Donald Trump's border czar Tom Homan, Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott and acting ICE Director Todd Lyons.

JUSTTHENEWS (Misty Severi) - House Homeland Security Committee announces immigration officials to testify in February Tue Jan 27 22:38:00 2026

The hearing will include testimony from Immigration and Customs Enforcement leader Todd Lyons, Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Joseph Edlow.