U.S. border officials have closed two rail bridges along the U.S.-Mexico border following a surge of migrants being smuggled into the country by train. U.S. Customs and Border Patrol said, starting on Monday, Dec. 18, it is temporarily suspending all operations at rail crossings in Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas, to redirect resources elsewhere…

Israel releases new details after three hostages taken by Hamas were mistakenly killed by Israeli troops. And, a driver crashes into President Biden’s motorcade outside his campaign headquarters. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Dec. 18, 2023. Israel reveals more details on 3 hostages mistakenly killed by IDF troops U.S. Defense…

As a pro-Israel rally unfolds in Washington, D.C., a substantial segment of the global population is condemning Israel’s war in Gaza, which has now killed over 10,000 Palestinians and displaced roughly 1.5 million civilians from their homes. Large pro-Palestinian demonstrations have become common around the world and in the United States. Straight Arrow News contributor…

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…

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…

Democratic mayors from some of the nation’s largest cities are meeting in Washington, D.C., Thursday, Nov. 2, to ask for more resources in handling the immigration crisis. Mayors from Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, and Houston are asking the federal government for help. New York City Mayor Eric Adams was planning to be in attendance but…

Amid the ongoing border crisis that is overwhelming immigration services and courts, one group that is facing considerable legal challenges is unaccompanied children. Tens of thousands of these children, many of whom have fled violence or poverty in their home countries, present a unique challenge. U.S. authorities are tasked with ensuring the well-being of the…

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…

A manhunt is underway after a mass shooting in Maine left multiple people dead. And, after three weeks, the United States has a new speaker of the House. These stories and more highlight the Morning Rundown for Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. Manhunt underway for suspect in Maine mass shooting A manhunt continues Thursday morning for…