To help secure the U.S.— Canada border, North Dakota will receive more than $9.6 million in DHS grants; the funds are aimed at helping local law enforcement agencies prevent a terrorist attack, secure the border, and bolster emergency preparedness
Railroad giant Union Pacific Corp. agreed last week to invest $50 million to help protect the U.S.-Mexico border and to improve supply chain security; the announcement comes as the settlement of an ongoing dispute between the railroad company and U.S. border officials over nearly $500 million in fines
Immigration reform faces obstacles * Border security complicates life along U.S.-Canada border * Two drug smugglers caught after tense chase * Locals voice concerns over Secure Communities * Border security tech showcase at Texas convention