"Border Patrol Chief Warns of National Security Threat from Illegal Crossings"

US Border Patrol chief Jason Owens has labeled the migrant crisis at the US-Mexico border a "national security threat," expressing concerns about terrorists and dangerous individuals slipping through. With record levels of migrants crossing the border, including thousands claiming asylum and being released into the country, Owens emphasized the need for stronger penalties against offenders and highlighted the presence of individuals with criminal backgrounds among the migrant population. President Biden has criticized Republicans for obstructing a bipartisan deal to address the border crisis, while Owens stressed the importance of border security in national security and the need to prevent exploitation of vulnerabilities at the border.