All articles tagged with #border issues
The community of Point Roberts, a pene-exclave surrounded by water and sharing a land border with Canada, is experiencing economic and social disruptions due to President Trump's attacks on Canada, leading to decreased cross-border traffic, strained local businesses, and increased tensions among residents who are linked to both countries.
Donald Trump is set to visit Michigan and Wisconsin to criticize President Joe Biden's handling of the U.S.-Mexico border, focusing on the recent surge in illegal border crossings and high-profile crimes involving immigrants. Trump's campaign accuses Biden of bringing chaos and killing into American communities. Meanwhile, Michigan's violent crime hit a three-year low in 2022, and the state's governor emphasizes the need for a solution to the border issue. Republicans in both states are playing catchup organizationally, with the Trump campaign planning to open offices and hire staff in the coming months.
John Sayles, writer and director of the film Lone Star, shares his inspiration for the movie and the challenges of making it. Actor Chris Cooper discusses his role and the personal connections he drew upon for his character. The film's seamless transitions between past and present reflect the idea that history is never far from the present, and its exploration of border conflict remains relevant today.
The House failed to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over border issues, marking the first failed impeachment vote for a Cabinet member in almost 150 years. Legal experts argued that the investigation was a policy dispute rather than evidence of "high crimes and misdemeanors." Meanwhile, a $118 billion Senate package addressing border measures and funding for Ukraine and Israel is on the verge of collapse, with Republican senators expressing reluctance to move forward despite the bill's bipartisan nature.
The White House urged House Republicans to choose between solving border issues and scoring political points after Speaker Mike Johnson criticized the Senate border deal. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre emphasized the bipartisan talks in the Senate and criticized House Republicans for considering the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas instead of working on a solution. Senate Republicans are seeking an alternative plan to provide aid to Ukraine after the White House coupled it with funding for the border.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican presidential candidate, criticized former President Donald Trump's recent remarks on immigration, stating that they did not help "move the ball forward" on border issues. DeSantis and fellow GOP candidate Nikki Haley both expressed disapproval of Trump's language, with Haley calling it unhelpful, non-constructive, and unnecessary. Trump has faced criticism from Senate Republicans and others for his comments, which have been compared to Adolf Hitler's rhetoric. DeSantis, however, stated that he was unclear about Trump's intention with the remark.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican presidential candidate, criticized former President Donald Trump's recent remarks on immigration, stating that they did not help "move the ball forward" on border issues. DeSantis and fellow GOP candidate Nikki Haley both expressed disapproval of Trump's language, with Haley calling it "not helpful" and "not necessary." Trump has faced criticism from Senate Republicans and others for his comments, which have been compared to the rhetoric of Adolf Hitler. DeSantis, however, expressed uncertainty about Trump's intention with the remark.
President Biden and Mexican President López Obrador have pledged to work together on addressing migration and combating fentanyl trafficking, two key issues that have been targeted by 2024 Republican presidential candidates. The leaders, who have had disagreements in the past, expressed mutual admiration during their meeting in San Francisco. While no major new initiatives were announced, they emphasized their commitment to preventing drug trafficking and addressing the migratory phenomenon. Republicans have sought to tie Biden's policies to the surge in migrants and the influx of illicit drugs, making it an issue he is expected to confront in 2024. Former President Trump is planning to visit the U.S.-Mexico border to exploit Biden's weak numbers on immigration, particularly in the Rio Grande Valley, which is seen as an opportunity for Republicans to make strides with Latino voters.
Republican Senator Ted Cruz and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas engaged in a heated exchange during a Senate Judiciary hearing over border issues, with Cruz blaming Mayorkas for crimes against children and calling for his resignation. Mayorkas called Cruz's comments "revolting" and refused to address them. The two have sparred before, with Cruz previously calling Mayorkas the "largest human trafficker on Earth." Senator John Cornyn also pressed Mayorkas about fentanyl crossing the border, with Mayorkas stating that about 90% of fentanyl is brought in through ports of entry, a claim Cornyn disputed.
Republican Senator Ted Cruz and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas engaged in a heated exchange during a Senate Judiciary hearing over border issues, with each official referring to one another as "revolting." Cruz blamed Mayorkas directly for crimes against children and accused him of letting children be raped to follow political orders. Mayorkas called Cruz's comments "revolting" and refused to address them. This is not the first time the two officials have sparred, with Cruz previously calling Mayorkas the "largest human trafficker on Earth."