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The migrant crisis is putting a strain on the resources and economies of U.S. border cities. Now, those cities are seeking help from communities and organizations across the country. One group in Omaha, Nebraska, has been doing what it can to ease the burden on El Paso, Texas, which officials say has been stretched beyond…
Texas is taking the federal government to court over border protection. A significant development occurred on Monday, Oct. 30, when a federal judge issued an order preventing U.S. Border Patrol agents from removing or cutting the razor wire installed by the state along the border. This order comes in response to Texas’ lawsuit against the…
In fiscal year 2023, the U.S. Border Patrol allowed over 900,000 migrants who entered the country illegally to move into the interior of the United States, according to recently released Customs and Border Patrol data. The data underscores the ongoing challenges of maintaining border security and ensuring lawful immigration. A total of 908,669 migrants were…
An ongoing crisis has been unfolding along the borders of Afghanistan for over 40 years — a region marked by conflict, instability and political shifts. It’s currently the world’s most extensive refugee crisis, with 8.2 million Afghans residing in neighboring countries, according to the United Nations. Since the Taliban takeover in 2021, nearly 600,000 Afghans…
Migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border surged in 2023, reaching 2.47 million encounters. The Biden administration is working to address the immigration crisis but faces additional pressure from Texas. The state has filed multiple lawsuits accusing the administration of obstructing its efforts to curb illegal immigration. In September, federal courts sided with Texas, allowing the…
Israel’s ground invasion into Gaza is still expected to happen by most accounts, but no one seems to know exactly when it will start. Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi said his troops are ready to take their war with Hamas terrorists in Gaza to the next stage, but there are…
Recent figures from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) paint a concerning picture of the situation at the southern border. In September, there were a record-breaking 270,000 migrant encounters, contributing to a total of 2.47 million encounters for fiscal year 2023. This marks the second consecutive year with encounters surpassing 2 million. Governmental response CBP is…
Report: US planning for potential evacuation of Americans in Middle East: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 24, 2023
As a report comes out on the government’s potential plans to evacuate U.S. citizens from the Middle East, former President Barack Obama reacts to the intensifying war. And an off-duty pilot is accused of trying to shut down the engines of an Alaska Airlines plane mid-flight. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for…
Republicans are set to vote on a new speaker of the House nominee Tuesday morning, Oct. 24. They hope to move to the floor for an official vote soon after the candidate is chosen, perhaps as early as Tuesday evening Oct. 24. The process will be similar to ranked-choice voting. All eight candidates will be…
The immigration crisis is straining New York City’s shelter system. In an effort to alleviate some pressure, Mayor Eric Adams announced a 60-day limit for migrant families to stay in shelters. The new rules require asylum-seekers who reach the shelter time limit to leave their current shelter and reapply for admittance. This move comes as…
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