There Will Be Another Border ‘Surge’ and Biden Needs to Act
Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-New York) said on CNN News Central on Thursday that the situation at the US-Mexico border has “calmed down a little bit” recently, but that it’s only temporary and “as soon as the Mexican elections are over, we’re going to see another surge, people will start to gather at the border again […]
We Only Had Talks for Border Bill Because GOP Pushed for It
On “CNN News Central” on Thursday, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) acknowledged that “the whole reason” border legislation was negotiated in the Senate in the first place was at the “urging of Republicans.” Republicans said they wanted to pass a bipartisan border security bill. They also argued that Democrats “think border security is important.” “Remember, we […]
Chuck Schumer, Mitch McConnell Border Bill Flops in Senate Vote
A border bill pushed by Democratic and Republican Senate leaders failed in a floor vote with only 43 votes, far short of the 60 votes needed to begin debate or the 50 needed to pass. 50 Senators Voted Seven senators opposed the bill, including four Republicans. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) was the only Republican to […]
Turkish migrant crossing US border says Americans are ‘right’ to be concerned: ‘No security’
A Turkish migrant who told Fox News he sold all his possessions and paid about $10,000 to a drug cartel on his way to the U.S. said Americans should be concerned about insecurity on the southern border. After illegally entering Jacumba, San Diego County, California, the man told Fox News: “Actually, the Americans are right. […]
Senate downs border bill for second time
The Senate rejected a bipartisan border bill on Thursday, marking the second time in recent months that legislation has been blocked as Democrats try to make political headway and give President Biden and sitting senators momentum. As was widely expected, senators voted 43-50 in favor of scrapping the proposal, which Sens. James Lankford (R-Okla.), Chris […]
‘Remarkable situation’ as Texas troops seize border area
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Biden says GOP doesn’t care about securing border after border bill fails in Senate
President Biden on Thursday slammed Republicans for blocking a border security bill in the Senate, claiming that Republicans are not interested in securing the U.S. southern border. “Republicans don’t care about securing our borders or fixing America’s broken immigration system. If they cared, they would have voted for the toughest border security in history. But […]
Laughlin Air Force Base breached by Mexican national who ran from Border Patrol agents: CBP
A Mexican national jumped a fence and entered Laughlin Air Force Base in Texas on Thursday, officials confirmed. When Del Rio Border Patrol agents attempted a traffic stop on Highway 90 East early Thursday morning, a 17-year-old male escaped from the vehicle and entered the base, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said. (CBP) A spokesperson […]
Schumer-backed border bill fails a second time with even less Dem support
The Senate on Thursday failed to advance a border bill supported by some Democrats and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York, which has received less support than it did in February when it was first considered. Ta. Senators voted 43-50 not to move forward with the bill after bipartisan negotiations led by Sens. Chris […]
Senate votes down failed border deal in face of bipartisan opposition
The Senate rejected a bipartisan border deal on Thursday in a vote that Republicans denounced as “political theater” ahead of the November election. The border bill, originally tied to a larger package on foreign aid, failed on the Senate floor in February, with all but four Republicans lining up against it. Senate Democrats framed the […]