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Rep. Mark Green expects federal border authorities to have encountered 10 million migrants by the end of summer, an unprecedented figure.

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Rep. Green raises alarm over record 10 million migrant encounters under Biden

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Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security Rep. Mark Green said he expects federal border authorities to have encountered 10 million migrants by the end of the summer under the Biden administration. The number of migrants has never been seen in two-term presidential administrations — let alone one. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data, federal agents encountered more than 248,000 migrants nationwide in April, bringing the fiscal year total to nearly 2 million. Since President Joe Biden took office, more than 9.5 million migrants have been encountered at the nation’s borders. “It is unbelievable that we are…

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released a disturbing video Sunday, May 19, showing 8-year-old Ela Elyakim and her 15-year-old sister, Dafna, being coerced by Hamas terrorists into recording a message. The girls were held captive for 51 days before their release on November 26 during a temporary truce.

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IDF releases Hamas video of Israeli child hostages forced to film propaganda
An 80-year-old water treaty has Texas lawmakers demanding Mexico fulfill its water obligations, urging Congress to withhold funds to Mexico.

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Water war heats up as US officials seek to block funds to Mexico over treaty fight
Trump made unprecedented use of a law to overturn Obama-era rules. Biden has just weeks to secure his own policies from a similar fate.

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Biden has only weeks to safeguard policies from potential Trump victory
The House Oversight Committee hearing on Thursday, May 16, turned into a shouting match filled with insults.

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‘Fake eyelashes,’ ‘butch body’: Insults fly in congressional hearing
In the wake of violent brawls between pro-Palestinian protesters and pro-Israeli counter protesters, U.S. Congress is launching a probe of UCLA, looking into alleged antisemitic incidents in the past. However, another investigation is underway into pro-Israeli protesters as well, alleging violent acts against pro-Palestinian protesters by some offenders who have largely gone unidentified.

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Gaza protest fallout: Congress launches probe of UCLA after violence on campus
Closing arguments for Donald Trump's criminal trial could rest its case as soon as May 21 after a pivotal testimony from Michael Cohen.

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Trump trial recap: Legal analysts call Cohen cross-examination ‘damning’
A pair of bipartisan congressional members have introduced legislation that could halt regulators from mandating finger detection technology in table saws.

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Saw stop: Reps. introduce bill to derail rule that aims to prevent amputations
The first shipment of humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza to use the United States’ newly built pier made its way into the territory.

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Humanitarian aid begins entering Gaza via US-built pier
A group of congressional staff members protested on the Capitol steps as lawmakers voted on the Israel Security Assistance Support Act.

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Congressional staffers protest Israel vote, Republican calls for them to be fired
A bipartisan working group released a policy roadmap it hopes Congress will follow as members regulate artificial intelligence.

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Schumer hopes to pass AI legislation ahead of elections
President Biden issued a challenge to former President Trump asking for a debate. News outlets are responding to the debate differently.

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Unconventional Trump-Biden debate receives partisan criticism
The president's last minute assertion of executive privilege did not stop Republicans from taking a step toward holding Garland in contempt.

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Garland could be held in contempt as Biden asserts executive privilege over Hur recording
The U.S. military has anchored a temporary floating pier in Gaza to facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid.

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US-built pier for humanitarian aid anchored in Gaza
Slovakia’s prime minister is in serious but stable condition following an assassination attempt that was recorded on camera. Police subdued a 71-year-old suspect immediately after he shot Prime Minister Robert Fico five times Thursday, May 16, in what officials describe as a “politically motivated” attack.

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Slovakia’s prime minister in serious condition after assassination attempt
Russian President Vladimir Putin travels to China as he looks to strengthen ties between the two countries.

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Putin meets with Xi in China as leaders look to strengthen ties
The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee is investigating reports that Donald Trump asked oil executives for $1 billion.

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Raskin opens probe into Trump’s $1 billion request to oil executives
The Justice Department targets AI election crimes with tougher penalties as AI threats grow ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

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DOJ cracks down on AI threats ahead of 2024 election
President Biden has challenged former President Trump to a debate, which Trump quickly accepted on Wednesday.

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Biden challenges Trump to debates, Trump accepts. First one set for June 27
TikTok users and the company sue the U.S. government over a law forcing a sale or ban, citing free speech rights.

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TikTok users sue federal government over law that could ban app
The U.S. will send $1 billion in weapons to Israel. There are new details on a crash in Florida that killed eight migrant farmworkers.

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Biden administration plans $1 billion weapons deal with Israel
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is a key part of the Republicans effort to retake the Senate majority in the November elections.

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Larry Hogan win could make anti-Trump candidate Republican’s Senate savior
Harvard and pro-Palestinian student protesters reached an agreement on Tuesday to end an encampment on campus.

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Pro-Palestinian protesters agree to end encampment at Harvard
Both Biden and Trump believe raising tariffs on China is a winning move, especially in battleground states. But is it good for everyone?

Tariffs 101: Is raising tariffs on China a win for Americans?
Germany's newest military innovation could significantly impact Ukraine’s artillery capabilities. The country has created a prototype artillery shell with an impressive firing range of up to 62 miles, a substantial leap from the current 155 mm rounds that reach only 20 miles.

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German prototype shell to extend Ukraine’s artillery range against Russia