border security

Color index for US border security is rejected
Color index for US border security is rejected
Color index for US border security is rejected
Five years ago, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security dropped its color-coded terror threat index developed after the 9/11 attacks amid widespread confusion and ridicule. So what did it do when tasked by Secretary Jeh Johnson in 2014 with measuring security along the country's borders?
Despite rhetoric, border security less urgent in 2015
Despite rhetoric, border security less urgent in 2015
Despite rhetoric, border security less urgent in 2015
In the weeks leading up to Thursday's first debate of the 2016 presidential race, Republican candidates have sought to distinguish themselves from each other -- and President Barack Obama -- with ever-tougher positions on border security and illegal immigration, claiming current measures are failing.