While migrant crossings are reportedly down at the United States southern border, violence against asylum-seekers is on the rise, according to Mexican authorities. Police in Chihuahua, Mexico, announced on Monday, Aug. 12, that they have rescued more than 1,200 migrants from criminal gangs over the past seven months. Law enforcement said that kidnappings, extortion and…

The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced the seizure of 2,585 pounds of methamphetamine worth around $3.2 million disguised as produce on Monday, Aug. 12. DEA agents made the discovery at the Atlanta State Farmers’ Market in Georgia. “This was contained in a cover load of celery,” Robert Murphy, the DEA special agent in…

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,…

Half of all Americans view “large numbers of immigrants and refugees” as a “critical threat” to the nation, according to a survey by the Chicago Council of Global Affairs. The Chicago Council of Global Affairs conducted the survey highlighting these significant views on immigration and national interests. The survey indicates a majority of Americans support…

It was an emotional reunion as Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan returned home after the largest prisoner exchange between Russia and the U.S. since the Cold War. And former President Donald Trump’s running mate, Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, visits the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, August 2, 2024. Gershkovich, Whelan return…

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…

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security reportedly released a memo on Tuesday, July 30, that members of the Venezuelan gang known as Tren de Aragua (TDA) were given the “green light” to open fire on and attack Denver Police Department officers. The agency said it was tipped off to the threat by Albuquerque, New Mexico,…

In July, the number of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally decreased for the fifth consecutive month, according to the latest internal data. Border apprehensions fell to their lowest level since September 2020, during the Trump administration. Border Patrol agents apprehended fewer than 60,000 migrants last month, continuing a trend of declining apprehensions. This represents…

Young men are shifting toward the Republican Party in a way not seen in years, creating a new divide among voters under 30. This adds an unexpected twist to the 2024 presidential election. For decades, voters under 30 have been a key part of the Democratic base. However, the voters currently in the age group…