1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. (In this article, 1st and 2nd paragraphs). List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)

2. a) For what reason did CBP delete the press release on the recent arrests of two terrorists who illegally entered the U.S. on our now open southern border?
b) What do you think of this explanation?

3. How did Customs and Border Protection (CBP) respond to multiple inquiries about the deletion of the press release?

4. For what reason are people placed on the terrorist watchlist?

5. a) What had Republican Rep. John Katko, a member of the House Homeland Security Committee told reporters during a trip to the border last month?
b) How did Democrats and undocumented rights activists react to Congressman Katko’s concerns?

6. a) What response did President Biden’s press secretary Jen Psaki have when asked about terrorists sneaking into the U.S. through our open southern border?
b) Based on Psaki’s response, what question(s) should reporters ask?

7. Read the press release on the Yemeni terrorists that CBP deleted, which is still visible at archive.org.

a) Where was each man caught?
b) What is additionally concerning about the 33-year-old terror suspect arrested on Jan. 29?

8. Read the “Background” below the questions. Do you think Republican Rep. McCarthy is raising valid concerns? Do you think the Biden administration is taking a serious approach to the issue of terrorists sneaking into the U.S. over our southern border? Explain your answer.