Venezuela thinks a large part of Guyana doesn’t actually belong to the Guyanese. Tensions over the issue are mounting to the point there could be an official armed conflict between two South American countries for the first time in three decades. The tensions center on a disputed part of Guyana called Essequibo. Venezuela, a former…

Congress is trying to address multiple urgent issues in an upcoming supplemental funding bill, including humanitarian aid for Palestinian civilians and military assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific region. However, Republicans want the package to include changes to immigration policy, which is proving to be a sticking point for the two sides struggling to…

A group of 60 congressional Democrats is asking President Biden to give Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforcement Departure (DED) to Palestinians in the United States. Reps. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., and Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., are leading the effort. If approved, TPS and DED would allow Palestinians in the United States,…

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…

The United States recently lifted some of its sanctions against Venezuelan oil. The decision comes as part of a deal to reward Venezuela for pro-democracy progress and in light of far more serious threats emerging around the world. The Biden Administration has warned, however, that the U.S. may reimpose these sanctions if Venezuela does not…

Migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border surged in 2023, reaching 2.47 million encounters. The Biden administration is working to address the immigration crisis but faces additional pressure from Texas. The state has filed multiple lawsuits accusing the administration of obstructing its efforts to curb illegal immigration. In September, federal courts sided with Texas, allowing the…

Recent figures from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) paint a concerning picture of the situation at the southern border. In September, there were a record-breaking 270,000 migrant encounters, contributing to a total of 2.47 million encounters for fiscal year 2023. This marks the second consecutive year with encounters surpassing 2 million. Governmental response CBP is…

The first deportation flight to Venezuela landed on Wednesday, Oct. 18, in Caracas under Biden’s new directive as the administration grapples with a record number of illegal border crossings. Venezuelan men and women were seen being escorted onto a charter plane in Harlington, TX while wearing shackles. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said about 130…

President Biden is set to address the nation following his visit to Israel. And, after 18 years, the main suspect in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway confesses – these stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023.   Biden to address nation on Israel-Hamas war; aid headed to Gaza President Joe Biden…

Americans are getting older, and there aren’t enough working-age citizens to replace retirees, creating a labor shortage in the United States. In an effort to fill job vacancies, the Biden administration offered around 472,000 Venezuelan migrants temporary deportation relief and work permits back in September. But the president announced in early October that Venezuelans will…