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Texas AG Paxton criticizes Biden border policy ahead of Venezuelan migrants’ arrival
A caravan of about 2,000 migrants, many Venezuelan, is heading to the U.S.-Mexico border. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has blamed the border crisis on the Biden administration’s opposition to former President Donald Trump’s border policy. “If they would merely just do what the Trump administration did, which was enforce federal law, put the ‘Remain… -
Biden backtracks: Justice Dept. negotiating $450k payments to migrant families separated at border
The Biden administration faces criticism following reports the Department of Justice is negotiating $450,000 payments to migrant families. Hundreds of civil lawsuits filed against the federal government stem from a Trump-era border policy, which illegally separated children from their parents at the border in 2018. “There were reports that were surfacing that your administration is… -
Twitter watches cable news: reaction to Virginia election results
Reaction to the results of the Virginia gubernatorial election will continue for months as Democrats prepare to show voters they can make progress in Congress and fix the economy. At the same time, Republicans have a new guidebook for a path to victory in the midterms without former President Donald Trump. Glenn Youngkin managed to… -
Trump joins Braves fans in controversial ‘Tomahawk chop’ at World Series
Former President Donald Trump and first lady Melania joined Braves fans in the controversial ‘Tomahawk chop’ while attending game four of the 2021 World Series in Atlanta. Trump’s participation reignited the debate over whether the franchise should continue the home game tradition. Should the #Braves continue doing the “Tomahawk chop” or not? #WorldSeries #Astro #BattleATL… -
Rep. Cori Bush: “Joe Manchin does not dictate the future of our country”
Rep. Cori Bush (R-MO) blasted Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) Monday following his news conference on Biden’s infrastructure package. Manchin and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) continue to hold out on this crucial piece of legislation and further divide the Democratic party. “Simply put, I will not support a bill that is this consequential without thoroughly understanding the impact it… -
Straight To It: Cancelled flights, $6 billion to end world hunger, and a hostile holiday takeover
Jimmie’s picks for Monday, November 1 include: American Airlines canceled hundreds of flights Sunday for a third straight day as it struggled with staffing shortages and upended weekend plans for travelers. Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has challenged a United Nations official’s claim that just $6 billion could keep 42 million people from dying.… -
Is the Braves’ tomahawk chop on the chopping block?
The Atlanta Braves World Series matchup against the Houston Astros has renewed scrutiny of fans’ tomahawk chop. The chop is a mock Native American chant beloved by some Braves fans and hated by others. However, franchise history buffs remain unclear about the tradition’s origins. Many believe it started during the 1990s when NFL Hall of… -
Delayed asylum applications in Mexico push migrants north to Southern border
According to the Washington Post, a new caravan of migrants who attempted to seek asylum in Mexico is en route to the Southern border. Migrants are fleeing poverty and violence in countries like Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Haiti. Migrants who attempted to seek asylum in Mexico say they have waited months–and in some cases,… -
Straight To It: Bomb cyclone, Liberty scandal, Tesla rental cars, and more
Jimmie’s picks for Monday, October 25 include: A bomb cyclone caused massive flooding, wind damage, and mudslides in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Reports allege Liberty University leaders ignored rape victims and threatened to punish students who reported it. Hertz announced it will purchase 100,000 Tesla Model 3 vehicles to add to its rental car… -
What is a prop gun? Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ movie set turns deadly
All eyes are on actor Alec Baldwin after authorities say he shot and killed a cinematographer, and injured another crew member on a Sante Fe, New Mexico movie set Thursday. Baldwin was using a prop gun during the filming of a scene of the western film ‘Rust’. Authorities say cinematographer Haylna Hutchins was killed and… -
Accusations of flying unaccompanied migrant kids to US cities in secret
The Biden Administration responds to reports of unaccompanied migrant kids being flown to U.S. cities during the night, suggesting some type of secrecy. White House press secretary Jen Psaki addressed the topic during a press briefing. “I’m not sure if it’s during the middle of the night, but I can tell you what’s going here,”… -
The Darién Gap: A “tropical hell” Haitian migrants must survive to reach US border crossings
More than 90,000 migrants crossed the deadly Darién Gap between Panama and Colombia in 2021, according to Panamanian authorities. A majority of migrants making the dangerous trek are Haitians hoping to seek asylum in America. Adults and children rely on smugglers to transport them by boat and leave them to find their way through a 66-mile stretch… -
Straight To It: Voting rights bill, Condoleezza Rice and Facebook facelift
Jimmie’s picks for Wednesday, October 20 include: Senate Republicans block Democrats’ voting rights and elections bills. Condoleezza Rice issues tribute to Gen. Colin Powell, condemns Jan. 6 attack, and weighs in on the future of GOP on “The View” talk show. Students at Howard University in Washington, D.C. continue week-long protests against inhumane housing on-campus.…
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