Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, R, has signed a new executive order requiring hospitals across the state to collect information on the immigration status of patients. The order aims to track the financial impact of health care services provided to noncitizens. The order directs hospitals to document not only the immigration status of patients but also…

Congressional Democrats reintroduced a bill that would block future executive orders that mirror what was known as former President Donald Trump’s Muslim ban. The lawmaker’s bill would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to further regulate when and how presidents can restrict the entry of certain individuals into the United States.   “A hateful stain…

Following an executive order issued by President Joe Biden, Border Patrol apprehensions at the U.S.-Mexico border in June 2024 were 29% lower than the previous month. This represents the lowest monthly number of encounters along the southwest border since January 2021. Although these numbers are still above most of those seen during President Trump’s term,…

British police are preparing for the possibility of more violence as far-right protesters reportedly plan to target dozens of locations across the United Kingdom. Authorities announced the mobilization of around 6,000 specially trained officers on Wednesday, Aug. 7, in response to the ongoing threats. Riots have impacted cities and towns across the U.K. as anti-Muslim…

According to a report from the House Judiciary Committee, over the past three years, more than 250 migrants on the terrorist watch list entered the U.S. illegally at the southern border. At least 99 of those individuals were later allowed to stay in the country. The report states that many of these migrants came from…

United States law enforcement is becoming increasingly concerned about the violent Venezuelan gang known as Tren de Aragua (TDA). Members of TDA have established operations in major cities across the United States as reported on Sunday, Aug. 4. Federal authorities believe that members of the gang are hiding among thousands of Venezuelans fleeing the regime…

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) paused President Joe Biden’s migrant flight program after a report found sponsors were being improperly vetted. The program allowed 30,000 migrants per month from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela to come into the United States with the support of a financial sponsor. Those allowed in could live and work here…

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to make her pick for running mate within hours. And White House spokesperson John Kirby is pressed about the sudden reversal of a plea deal with the alleged 9/11 mastermind. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. VP Kamala Harris expected to name running mate soon Vice…

A Republican congressman wants to block federal funds from going to sanctuary cities if they send migrants to other cities without notification. The legislation, proposed by Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, is meant to prevent non-sanctuary cities from receiving immigrants they aren’t prepared to help without warning.  Owens’ district spans central Utah, near Salt Lake City…

Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, visited the U.S.-Mexico border on Thursday, July 30, to criticize Vice President Kamala Harris’ handling of immigration and drug issues like fentanyl. He emphasized that Harris has caused suffering for families impacted by migrants. “There are a lot of kids out there who have been deprived of second chances with their…