A number of beaches in San Diego County are closed due to high bacteria levels from sewage flowing from Mexico down the Tijuana River.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the border closure after Mexico reported a case of a flesh-eating parasite northeast of Mexico City.

A San Ysidro man was charged Wednesday in San Diego federal court with attempting to smuggle 14 exotic toucans across the U.S.-Mexico border after the protected birds were found bound and hidden in his car’s dashboard. The driver, 35, was charged with smuggling merchandise and importation contrary to law, according to federal prosecutors.

On July 12, 2025, activists in Santa Teresa, New Mexico will gather for a non-violence protest rally against border militarization. The event is organized by immigration and public-lands advocates and begins at 9 AM.

President Trump warns Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney of a new 35% tariff on Canadian imports if the country doesn't address fentanyl trafficking and existing trade disputes.

Canada is the U.S.' second largest trading partner. It recently rescinded a digital services tax to get Trump back to the negotiating table.