"Funding Shortfall Leaves High-Tech Fentanyl Scanners Unused at US Border"

Despite investing in advanced Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) technology to detect fentanyl at the US-Mexico border, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is unable to utilize many of these high-tech scanners due to a lack of funding for installation. This impasse reflects the broader challenges in prioritizing national security and public health initiatives, as the opioid crisis continues to escalate. The standoff over funding not only hampers CBP's ability to curb fentanyl smuggling but also underscores the need for a comprehensive strategy and bipartisan support to confront the crisis.