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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 White House announced it will end new coal leases in the Powder River Basin, a region that produces about half of America’s coal supply.

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Biden admin to end mining leases in the nation’s largest coal-producing region
The FDA gave Neuralink approval to implant its chip in a second human patient after it updated issues that caused the wires to disconnect.

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FDA clears Neuralink chip for 2nd human trial, company says wire issue fixed
2 out of 5 Americans prioritize news from politically aligned journalists, while local news consumption shifts toward online sources.

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More Americans want journalists to hold their political views: Poll
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket successfully launched six passengers into space, including Ed Dwight, the first Black astronaut candidate.

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Blue Origin breaks 2-year hiatus, launches 6 passengers to edge of space
Iranian state media confirmed this morning that Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday, May 19.

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Iranian president killed in helicopter crash
A group of billionaires privately pressed NYC Mayor Eric Adams to break up campus protests at Columbia University.

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Billionaires discuss how to shut down Columbia protests in group chat: Report
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
McDonald's introduces the Grandma McFlurry to win back customers amid rising prices and plans for a $5 value meal.

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McDonald’s unveils Grandma McFlurry as company looks to win back customers
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
Since March 26, the crew of a ship that hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge causing it to collapse has been trapped aboard the Dali. Officials have no timetable for when the men can disembark, but maintain the men's needs are being tended to. However, the men have had their personal cell phones confiscated by the FBI as part of the ongoing investigation, and are only left with temporary phones that have no data.

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Nearly 2 months after Baltimore bridge collapse, Dali crew still stuck on board
Protesters against the Israel's war in Gaza reportedly targeted the homes of University of Michigan regents with graphic displays.

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University of Michigan regents cry foul after protesters target homes
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
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
American workers increasingly cheat on drug tests, with tampering rates reaching a 30-year high in 2023, according to Quest Diagnostics data.

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More American workers cheating to pass workforce drug tests
A new potential buyer for TikTok has emerged, billionaire, Frank McCourt, who wants to fundamentally change the app and the internet.

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Potential buyer of TikTok emerges in hopes of fundamentally changing app
The Fed vows to keep interest rates restrictive until inflation goes down. But what's left of inflation is largely out of the Fed's control.

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How much sway does Fed’s interest rate policy have over residual inflation?
Mothers of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA speak out against the organization after their daughters abruptly resigned earlier this month.

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Mothers of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA speak out against organization
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
The U.S. Justice Department has found that Boeing violated a settlement that allowed the company to avoid criminal prosecution following two deadly crashes involving its 737 MAX aircraft in 2018 and 2019. Boeing failed to implement changes to prevent violations of federal anti-fraud laws, a condition of the 2021 settlement.

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Boeing faces potential prosecution over 737 Max crashes
Red Lobster is closing 48 restaurants across 20 states. The move comes as the chain is reportedly considering filing for bankruptcy protection.

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Red Lobster shutters 48 stores across 27 states amid uncertain future
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