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Wednesday, February 12: A Comprehensive Update on Global and Domestic Affairs

Border Security and Migrant Smuggling: A Closer Look

On this Wednesday afternoon, the PDB bulletin sheds light on the ongoing efforts and challenges surrounding U.S. border security. The latest statistics suggest significant progress in curbing unauthorized crossings, with the daily average of known gotaways—migrants successfully entering the U.S. undetected—dropping precipitously to approximately 132 per day since early February. This figure represents a remarkable 93% decline from peak numbers observed under the previous Biden administration, according to a senior Department of Homeland Security source.