Following a meeting at the White House on Wednesday, Jan. 17, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told reporters he pressed President Biden on immigration reform, calling the southern border a “national security and humanitarian catastrophe.” Biden invited congressional leaders to push for more aid to Ukraine, aid that has been blocked by House Republicans for…

Developing stories out of the Middle East as Pakistan fires back at Iran and the U.S. launches additional strikes at Houthi targets. And the latest Apple Watches will be back on sale on Thursday, Jan. 18, but with some changes. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. Pakistan strikes…

The number of immigrants, who according to U.S. law have no legal basis to stay in the country but are given permission to remain, has gone up more than 100-fold since President Joe Biden assumed office. Parole, according to the American Immigration Council, temporarily allows immigrants to remain in the United States while they apply…

Following the death of a mother and two children in the Rio Grande River, a filing from the Department of Justice confirmed that the migrants had died an hour before federal officials made contact with state officials. Initial headlines blamed Texas officials for “physically barring” and preventing federal officials from saving the migrants drowning near…

The White House announced on Tuesday, Jan. 16, that President Biden will meet with top lawmakers to push for more aid to Ukraine and Israel, efforts that have stalled in Congress. According to ABC News reporting, on Wednesday, Jan. 17, Biden will meet with House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y.,…

The U.S. launched another airstrike against Houthi targets, as the Iranian-backed group is expected to be relisted as a global terrorist organization. And the next Republican debate is canceled just days before the New Hampshire primary. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. US launches strike as Houthis expected…

New York state and New York City officials are set to disclose their proposed budgets for the upcoming fiscal year, with immigration emerging as a major focus. As New York City supports nearly 70,000 migrants in shelters, there’s a pressing need for additional funds to continue caring for them with food, shelter and medical care.…

Former President Donald Trump won the Iowa caucuses on Monday, Jan. 16, with Ron DeSantis claiming second place and Nikki Haley landing third. Trump’s performance matches trends from nationwide polls showing him as the favored Republican nominee. The general election is 10 months away on Nov. 5, however, some organizations are already preparing for litigation…

A mother and two children have drowned trying to cross the Rio Grande into Texas. The border tragedy has pitted federal and state officials against each other once again. The Biden administration claims Texas prevented border agents from trying to rescue the migrants. However, Texas said that description of events is “wholly inaccurate,” and that…

Immigration on the southern border is breaking records and costing states and localities billions of taxpayer dollars. During a hearing Thursday, Jan. 11, a House Judiciary subcommittee explored the impacts illegal immigration is having on social services. As an example, the Eagle Pass Fire Department in Texas responded to more than 9,000 calls in 2023,…