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politics1 year ago

"Republican Response to Biden's Immigration Policies and State of the Union Address"

U.S. Sen. James Lankford faced backlash from his own party for his work on a bipartisan immigration package, leading to censure by the Oklahoma County Republican Party. During President Biden's State of the Union address, Lankford nodded and mouthed "It's true" as Biden discussed the border bill, later explaining on CNN that he was actually listening to the President and acknowledging the bill's potential impact on border security and asylum processes, while also criticizing Biden for not utilizing certain executive actions and legal authorities to address the issue.

via Oklahoman.com|
#bipartisan-deal#cnn#immigration
politics1 year ago

"GOP Commentator Threatens Senator Over Border Bill, Party Betrays Him"

Right-wing radio host Jesse Kelly claimed to be the "popular commentator" who threatened Sen. James Lankford over an immigration bill, but sources say Lankford was not referring to Kelly. Lankford spoke about facing backlash from pro-Trump media over the bipartisan border security and foreign aid bill, and while he did not identify the commentator, Kelly has publicly expressed opposition to the immigration deal and willingness to see Lankford's political destruction.

via The Daily Beast|
#conservative-media#immigration#james-lankford
politics1 year ago

"Conservative Media Threatens Republican Senator Over Border Deal Negotiations"

Conservative radio host Jesse Kelly claimed credit for threatening Sen. James Lankford over his push for a bipartisan immigration bill, which was heavily criticized by former President Donald Trump and his allies. Lankford had previously mentioned an unnamed "popular commentator" who vowed to "destroy" him if he pursued the bill. Kelly later confirmed on social media that he was the one being referred to. Kelly, known for controversial comments, was previously a frequent guest on Tucker Carlson's show and has made provocative statements about the future of American politics.

via Yahoo News|
#conservative#immigration#james-lankford
politics1 year ago

"Senator Lankford Threatened Over Border Bill: Biden Blames GOP"

Senator James Lankford revealed that an unnamed media personality threatened to "destroy" him for pursuing a bipartisan immigration bill, which ultimately failed in a Senate vote. The bill, crafted with Democratic senators, aimed to address the border crisis but faced opposition from former President Trump and conservative commentators. Lankford expressed frustration over false claims that the bill provided amnesty and highlighted the challenges of breaking through misinformation.

via HuffPost|
#bipartisan-compromise#immigration-bill#james-lankford
politics1 year ago

"Trump's False Claims and GOP Senator's Border Policy Standoff"

Senator James Lankford, a Republican from Oklahoma, worked on a border security compromise alongside Democratic and independent senators, but faced opposition from his own party. Despite his efforts to include strict immigration policies demanded by his party, fellow Republicans were unwilling to embrace the plan, highlighting the lack of political ground for compromise on immigration within the Republican Party.

via The New York Times|
#border-security#compromise#james-lankford
politics1 year ago

"Sen. Lankford Criticizes Musk, Highlights Senate Border Bill's Impact on Tesla Recall"

Senator James Lankford responded to Elon Musk's criticism of the Senate border security bill, dismissing Musk's claim that the bill aims to enable illegal immigrants to vote as "absurd" and suggesting that Musk focus on the 2.2 million recalled Tesla vehicles. Lankford defended the bill, emphasizing that it does not allow non-citizens to vote in federal elections and arguing against Musk's assertions. The bill seeks to overhaul border security with tougher enforcement measures triggered by specific encounter thresholds, but has faced criticism from conservatives for being too lenient.

via Fox Business|
#border-security-bill#elon-musk#illegal-immigration
politics1 year ago

"Trump's False Claim on Endorsing Border Bill Co-Author Sparks Controversy"

Former President Donald Trump falsely claimed he did not endorse Sen. James Lankford for re-election in 2022, despite previously giving him his "Complete and Total Endorsement." Trump's false claim came after Lankford helped negotiate a bipartisan border security bill that Trump is trying to quash, leading to criticism from the former president.

via NBC News|
#bipartisan-bill#border-security#donald-trump
politics1 year ago

"Trump's False Claim: Did Not Endorse Republican Immigration Negotiator Lankford"

Former President Donald Trump falsely claimed that he did not endorse Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma, the primary Republican negotiator of a bipartisan immigration bill, despite having given Lankford his "Complete and Total Endorsement" in September 2022 and specifically praising Lankford's stances on various issues. Trump's claim of not endorsing Lankford is contradicted by his own endorsement statement, making his assertion false.

via CNN|
#donald-trump#endorsement#fact-check
politics1 year ago

"Sen. Lankford Faces Backlash Over Bipartisan Border Security Bill Amid Trump Criticism"

Sen. James Lankford defends a bipartisan border security bill, emphasizing its focus on reducing illegal crossings and denying amnesty, while facing criticism from GOP colleagues and former President Trump. The bill ties Ukraine funding to border policy changes and has garnered support from President Biden. Lankford refutes claims of jeopardizing security and liberty, while Democrats accuse Trump of acting against national security interests for political gain. The bill aims to grant new emergency authority to shut down the border when unauthorized crossings surpass 5,000 over a five-day average and make changes to the U.S. asylum process.

via The Washington Post|
#bipartisan-bill#border-security#donald-trump
politics2 years ago

"Save the Children CEO discusses Gaza crisis on 'Face the Nation'"

On "Face the Nation," Senator Bernie Sanders criticized the Israeli government's military approach in the Israel-Hamas conflict, calling for pressure on Netanyahu to stop the humanitarian disaster in Gaza. He also expressed concerns about the impact of the conflict on the upcoming presidential election. Meanwhile, a CBS News poll shows that Americans view inflation as the top problem facing the country, with disapproval of President Biden's handling of it. Immigration at the border, the state of democracy, and gun violence are also major concerns. Negotiations for a border aid package, tied to Ukraine aid, are ongoing in the Senate.

via CBS News|
#bernie-sanders#immigration#inflation
politics2 years ago

"Senators Struggle to Resolve Aid Crisis in Ukraine, Israel, and Border"

Senator James Lankford, the lead Republican negotiator on border security, emphasizes the need for action on the chaotic situation at the US-Mexico border. He criticizes the Biden administration's approach, stating that simply providing funding without addressing policy changes will not solve the problem. Lankford highlights the high number of illegal border crossings and the challenges of processing asylum claims. He argues for managing capacity issues and stopping the release of individuals identified as national security risks. Lankford also addresses the linkage between border funding and Ukraine aid, asserting that American national security should not be ignored in favor of other countries.

via CBS News|
#funding#immigration#james-lankford
politics2 years ago

Border Policy Sparks Controversy and Criticism from Officials and Experts.

Senators Kyrsten Sinema and James Lankford criticized the Biden administration for not enforcing border laws and called out White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre for falsely claiming that illegal immigration has decreased since President Biden took office. Sinema, who hails from Arizona, said that anyone with eyes can see that the border is not secure and that border communities in her state are already suffering. She suggested that the administration begin by enforcing the laws that are on the books to address the border crisis. Title 42 is expected to expire on May 11.

via Fox News|
#border-crisis#immigration#james-lankford