Immigration continues to be a topic of debate among everyday American citizens and within the halls of Congress. As migrants and refugees pour into the United States over the U.S.-Mexico border, U.S. immigration courts struggle to process their cases. U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas recently hinted that mass amnesty might be required…

The White House warns the U.S. is running out of money to aid Ukraine. And, a house explodes in Virginia as police attempt to execute a search warrant. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. White House warns U.S. is running out of Ukraine aid A letter the White…

As 2023 comes to a close, Republicans are asking Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to answer for the crisis at the U.S. southern border, which continued to grow worse throughout the year. Bloomberg News recently pressed Mayorkas on that issue, and asked the secretary for a solution to the influx of undocumented immigrants. Mayorkas hinted…

Chicago city officials are seeking to turn a vacant parking lot into a temporary winterized tent community to house migrants. The city inked a deal in October with the owners of the vacant lot, located at 38th and California in the Brighton neighborhood, according to NBC News Chicago. The project hasn’t started construction yet, and…

The United States is fortunate to share its borders with amicable North American neighbors. It boasts the longest undefended border globally with Canada and a 2,000-mile border with Mexico. The U.S. government recognizes Canada as a “neighbor, friend and ally” while referring to Mexico as a “strategic partner.” Straight Arrow News contributor Ruben Navarrette reminds…

Five Republican candidates took the stage Wednesday night, Nov. 8, making their case to be the next president in the third GOP primary debate. And Hollywood actors reach a tentative deal with the studios to put an end to the nearly four-month strike. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Nov. 9. Recapping…

Senate Republicans say they will refuse to proceed on an Israel-Ukraine funding package if it doesn’t also strengthen security at the U.S. southern border. The refusal, combined with House Republicans’ border and immigration reform demands, means a serious compromise will be necessary to get those three measures approved together. “I’m not going to vote for…

Thousands of migrants are currently journeying towards the U.S. southern border, but their progress has slowed. Organizers claim that families and children have become too fatigued and hungry to continue. As they make this arduous journey, some migrants are resorting to an extreme form of protest to draw attention to their struggles. In protest, they…

Since taking office, President Joe Biden has faced challenges in curbing illegal immigration. To address the issue, the President met with officials from 11 other nations in the Americas on Friday, Nov. 3 to focus on shared migration challenges and building economic relationships. The Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity Leaders’ Summit aims to reduce dependence…

Migrant caravans moving north in Mexico are not a recent phenomenon and have previously gained national attention. In 2018, a migrant caravan drew the focus of then-President Donald Trump, leading to increased border enforcement measures in the United States. Thursday, Nov. 2, a growing number of migrants are making their way north from Mexico’s southern…