Biden administration gives California $45 million to help recently arrived migrants
Biden administration allocates $45 million to California programs aiding migrants, part of national $300 million effort by FEMA, including increased funding for San Diego County and Catholic Charities. [ more ]
Drownings Increase Along Border As Migrants Take Different Approach To Crossing Into US | KQED
Tougher enforcement at the southern border is leading migrants to try swimming around the wall, prompting a response from lifeguards on both sides. [ more ]
Greene Intends to Wreck the House in an Election Year If She Doesn't Get Her Way
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is causing tension within the Republican caucus by threatening to disrupt House proceedings over disagreeing on issues like funding for Ukraine and border security.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is facing challenges in managing the Republican caucus amidst pressure from members like Greene and directives from former President Donald Trump. [ more ]
Why Trump's alarmist message on immigration may be resonating beyond his base
Former President Trump's video includes anti-immigrant rhetoric and false claims about migrants being dangerous criminals.
Trump's messaging on immigration resonates with his core supporters and even some Democratic coalition members, affecting Biden's border security approval ratings. [ more ]
Texas Senate Bill 4: What you need to know about the SB4 anti-immigration' law
Texas Senate Bill 4 (SB4) allows state officials in Texas to arrest and deport migrants, but faces objections from the Biden administration due to federal authority on immigration enforcement.
SB4 includes provisions criminalizing illegal entry, allowing arbitrary detention of suspected illegal immigrants, and granting authority to deport individuals to Mexico under certain conditions, among other measures. [ more ]
Supreme Court Allows Texas to Enforce Law Giving Police Broad Powers to Arrest Migrants
The Supreme Court lifted a stay on a Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants suspected of crossing the border illegally.
The Biden administration is suing Texas over the law, arguing it violates federal authority and could create chaos in immigration law enforcement. [ more ]
How Congress Is Pursuing Endless War in Ukraine-and Trying to Stop a Trump Election
Senate Democrats passed a security supplemental bill that spends close to $100 billion, most of it on Ukraine, after border security negotiations failed.
Republican leadership prioritized Ukraine funding over border security, extinguishing hope for real border security before negotiations began. [ more ]
Former President Donald Trump criticizes the Senate's bipartisan border bill, calling it a "great gift to the Democrats" and a "Death Wish for The Republican Party."
Trump vowed to fight the bill and declared that there is zero chance he will support the "horrible, open borders betrayal of America." [ more ]
Who Will Replace George Santos? Takeaways From the Pilip-Suozzi Debate
The special House election debate was highly contentious, with candidates tangling over issues such as the migrant crisis and abortion rights.
The race has become a referendum on the influx of migrants trying to cross the US-Mexico border, with each candidate blaming the other for the issue. [ more ]
Biden Threatens to Veto Bill That Would Help Israel but Not Ukraine
President Biden vows to veto a House Republican bill providing aid to Israel as a political maneuver to hinder broader legislation.
Biden administration opposes the House bill, emphasizing the need for border security, support for Ukraine, and humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians. [ more ]
Kristi Noem Warns of "War" If Biden Federalizes National Guard in TX Dispute
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is being considered as a potential vice presidential running mate for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.
Noem suggests there could be a violent altercation between GOP-run states and the Biden administration if control of states' National Guard units is federalized. [ more ]