"Migrant Surge Forces Suspension of Southern Border Rail Operations"
The U.S. southern border experienced a record number of over 12,600 migrant encounters in a single day, with thousands flooding into Eagle Pass, Texas. The surge in recent weeks has overwhelmed authorities, leaving them outmanned and facilities at 260% over capacity. Arizona's Democratic Governor mobilized the National Guard to the border, while the Biden administration seeks additional funding and immigration reform legislation from Congress. Talks for a deal on border security have been ongoing, but a resolution before Christmas seems unlikely.