Drug Cartels Steer the Flow of Migrants at Border; Can Biden Make Mexico Stop Them?
One sector of the U.S.-Mexico border witnessed nearly a third of all migrant encounters while another portion saw just 2 percent. When it comes to the flow of migrants, cartel smuggling rings play a major role.
70 Venezuelans Apprehended by CBP as Number Arriving at Border Rises Amid Country's Turmoil
The group of undocumented migrants was encountered in Big Bend National Park, which sits on a portion of the border in West Texas.
Migrants in Detention Centers Have Increased More Than 55 Percent Since Biden Took Office
About 77 percent of those in detention were arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection while 23 percent were apprehended by ICE, according to Syracuse University's TRAC.
Russia Plans to Make 'Aggressive Moves' to Destabilize Ukraine, U.S. Official Warns
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said if Russia moves against Ukraine, the U.S. and NATO would respond with "a range of high-impact economic measures.”
Concerns Over COVID-19 Keep Migrants Stuck in Jail as Courts Close at Border
After waiting for nearly three months, some 30 migrants will have to wait longer for their hearings after two county officials tested positive for COVID-19.
New Migrant Caravan of 2K Moves North as Efforts to Contain in Southern Mexico Fail
"In Tapachula, there's no life for migrants. We don't have work, we don't have money to pay for housing," Atis, a migrant from Haiti, said.
Pandemic Prompted 35 Percent Spike in Central Americans Who Wanted to Migrate: Report
When the same question was asked in 2019 before the pandemic, just eight percent of respondents expressed the same desire of wanting to migrate.
Greg Abbott Gets Texas Border Wall Deal Amid Warning of Approaching Migrant Caravans
The announcement of the deal comes as a part of Abbot's June disaster declaration to construct a border wall to "provide safety for (Texas') citizens”
Texas Leaders Want Federal Funding, Say Border Infrastructure Can't Handle Migrant Surge
"The fact that these migrants showed up in Del Rio [Texas] was not an accident," Texas Senator John Cornyn said.
Arrive Early—TSA Warns Travelers of Pre-Pandemic Level Surge Ahead of Thanksgiving
"People can expect to see lines in parking lots, at airline check-in counters and at checkpoints," a TSA spokesperson told Newsweek.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Sponsors Bill to Award Kyle Rittenhouse a Congressional Gold Medal
The proposed recognition cites Rittenhouse "protect(ing) the community of Kenosha, Wisconsin, during a Black Lives Matter (BLM) riot on August 25, 2020.”
It's Been 5 Months Since Kamala Harris Visited the Border—What Has She Said Since?
The vice president has faced criticism for her role in responding to the border crisis. But with the number of migrant crossings on the decline, her mission to address root causes could finally be paying off.
Hundreds of Google Employees Encourage Co-Workers to Resist Company's Vaccine Mandate
"I do not believe Google should be privy to the health and medical history of Googlers and the vaccination status is no exception," the manifesto states.
Texas Deploys 10,000 State Troopers and National Guard as Migrant Caravan Heads North
The 10,000 members of law enforcement could potentially meet up with more than 10,000 migrants.
Rick Scott Calls for Investigation Into Migrant Vetting Amid Surge at Southern Border
The bill "requires an immediate investigation to ensure the proper vetting and processing of anyone that comes into our country," the Florida senator said.
Harassment, a Book Deal and Nursing Homes: Read the Full Andrew Cuomo Impeachment Report
The investigation presents evidence regarding Cuomo's alleged wrongdoings during his time in office.
Protests Against COVID Restrictions Erupt in Netherlands, Police Car Set on Fire
"The virus is everywhere and needs to be combated everywhere," Prime Minister Mark Rutte said before imposing COIVD-19 restrictions.
Trump Fumes After McConnell Shrugs Off His Threats, Meets With Schumer on Debt Ceiling
"The Old Broken Crow has to be willing to play this hand, not like last time when he folded up like a cheap umbrella," Trump wrote about McConnell.
Booker, Maloney Sponsor Bill to Guarantee Pharmacies Provide Birth Control Access
"Protecting Americans' access to contraception is more important than ever," Senator Cory Booker said in a statement.
Kim Kardashian, Cory Booker, Others React to Stitt's Julius Jones Sentence Clemency
Upon news of Stitt's decision, some of America's most prominent influencers, actors, and activists released statements on Twitter sharing their thoughts.