Before policymakers can improve border security, they need confidence in how they're measuring it
Before policymakers can improve border security, they need confidence in how they're measuring it  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Wed Jul 15 2026
Description: Border security may be one of government's most visible missions but measuring what's happening along the border is far more complicated. A new GAO report examines whether DHS's metrics and reporting practices are giving Congress an accurate picture of performance. The short answer; not consistently, and Heather MacLeod, Director of Homeland Security and Justice at GAO is here to walk us through the details. Read the reporter here: https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-26-108715 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.