The impact of immigration on the U.S. economy is a subject of continued debate following failed negotiations on immigration reform in Congress. Recently, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) published a report that attempted to sift through the arguments and lay out precise forecasts for economic growth linked to immigration over the next ten years. Straight…

Almost two years into its invasion of Ukraine, Russia takes control of a key stronghold. And the latest on what we know about the fatal shooting of two police officers and a paramedic in Minnesota. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. Ukraine forces withdraw from Avdiivka as 2nd…

The turmoil in Washington, D.C. continues as a bipartisan Senate compromise on southern border security recently fell apart, effectively snuffing out any prospects for immigration legislation in Congress. And while the Senate approved a $95 billion military aid package for Ukraine, that bill will face challenges in Speaker Mike Johnson’s House. Straight Arrow News contributor…

The retirements in Congress are continuing, and this time it’s two high-ranking Republicans. House Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green, R-Tenn., and the Chairman of the Select Committee on China Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., announced they won’t seek reelection this fall. Both lawmakers both said dysfunction is the reason why.  Gallagher blamed career politicians. “The Framers intended citizens…

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is reportedly considering a plan to release thousands of migrants held in detention facilities due to a lack of funding to sustain operations. Detention facility operations amount to some of the costliest expenses for the agency. To trim costs while facing a budget deficit, more migrants could potentially be released…

A Common Sense Media census report found that 56% of U.S. children have their own social media accounts, and calls from parents and advocates to protect kids from harmful content, bullying and sexual exploitation have been growing for years. On Thursday, Feb. 15, the Senate announced it has enough votes to pass the Kids Online…

More details are coming to light after a cryptic message by Congressman Mike Turner, R-Ohio, who warned of a “serious national security threat.” Turner, the Republican Chair of the House Intelligence Committee, called on President Biden to declassify all information related to the threat but did not elaborate further. Multiple news outlets, citing sources, said…

Democrat Tom Suozzi won a special election in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 13, giving Democrats another seat in the House of Representatives and further shrinking the Republican’s majority. Once Suozzi is sworn in, the House will have 219 Republicans and 213 Democrats.  The new balance of power means Republicans will only be able to lose…

Since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war, Gaza has experienced 130 days of nearly non-stop gunfire, bombing, destruction and death. The U.S. State Department said it is looking into whether U.S. weapons were misused in any instances where civilians were killed in Gaza, and whether Israel’s military operations violated international law. According to the Gaza…

In their second attempt, House Republicans vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. And a driver is killed after crashing into the emergency room of a Texas hospital, leaving others critically injured. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. House Republicans vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas…