In a lively first briefing, Leavitt also announced that the New Jersey drones were all FAA-approved and that plans to slap tariffs on Canada and Mexico were still on track for February 1.
U.S. President Donald Trump declared a national emergency over the border and signed executive orders signaling a serious crackdown on immigration.
U.S. President Trump said that his administration could impose a 25% tariff on Mexican exports. But will he actually act on his threat?
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said she had discussed the issue with Trump and does not believe the president has wavered from the Feb. 1 start date for tariffs.
I think he’s going to be wise in how he does that,’ the House speaker said Monday of Trump’s warnings to America’s neighbors.
Trump has repeatedly insisted that tariffs are coming on Canada and Mexico, despite both countries seeking to address his stated concerns about illegal border crossings and the smuggling of fentanyl. But the Republican president is also motivated by the idea that tariffs would force other countries to “respect” the United States.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced he is sending additional troops and military assets to the border to supplement federal agents. However, unlike the last four years, he has the support of the White House.
Follow updates as President Donald Trump is in Miami ahead of a Republican policy conference and Cabinet nominees like Scott Bessent prepare for confirmaiton votes.
Here's how Mexico's politicians, lawmakers and party leaders have responded to the return of Donald Trump to the White House.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the additional troops will work alongside federal border agents amid the Trump administration's crackdown on immigrants.
The White House and the State Department are denying news reports that Mexico is refusing migrant deportation flights, saying there was a miscommunication. On Saturday night, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said via X: “Thanks to President Trump: Yesterday,