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GAO: More steps needed to secure U.S. northern border

The Government Accountability Office told lawmakers that more measures are needed to secure the northern U.S. border as Republican subcommittee leaders discussed border conditions.

Published Jul 2, 2026, 9:28 AM EDT | WFMZZ

At a recent Congressional hearing, the Government Accountability Office testified that additional actions are needed to secure the U.S. northern border. Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Chairman Michael Guest (R-Miss.) and Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence Chairman August Pfluger (R-Texas) discussed border security during the session, contrasting conditions at the southwest and northern borders.