Border declaration, terrorist designations would unlock new options—and new risks

In his inaugural speech, Donald Trump reiterated his vow to declare a national emergency at the southern border and to designate some drug cartels and gangs as foreign terrorist organizations. Both actions, if made, would unlock new authorities for dealing with migrants and transnational criminal organizations, including possible military action—and new risks as well.Earlier on Monday, a spokesperson for the new administration gave reporters a bit more detail. The Venezuela-based gang Tren