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us-border-crisis1 year ago•3 min saved

"Border Crisis: Migrants, Cartels, and Cowboys in Your Backyard"

Jim and Sue Chilton, ranchers in Arizona, are grappling with the impact of the U.S.-Mexico border crisis on their property, which spans along a corridor for a record wave of undocumented immigration. They have encountered drug smuggling, witnessed migrants stranded in the desert, and campaigned for border security measures. The Chiltons' efforts to navigate the complexities of the crisis reflect the challenges faced by ranchers living in border regions.

via The New York Times|

#border-security #cartel-violence #migrant-crisis

politics2 years ago•6 min saved

"The Impact of Trump Loyalty on Republican Voters"

Former Trump skeptics like Miranda Blair in New Hampshire are now fervently supporting him due to financial struggles under the Biden presidency, citing the soaring cost of living, US involvement in foreign conflicts, and a belief that the Biden government has abandoned people like her. Trump's supporters in New Hampshire are drawing a stark contrast between their lives during his presidency and now, with many believing that they were better off under Trump. Despite challenges, Trump's victory in the Republican primary is looking likely, but not guaranteed, as former UN ambassador Nikki Haley gains ground and attempts to court moderate Republicans and independent voters.

via BBC.com|

#donald-trump #economy #new-hampshire

immigration2 years ago•9 min saved

"Record-Breaking December Sees Over 302,000 Migrants at US Border Amid Security Warnings"

December 2023 saw a record-breaking number of over 302,000 migrants attempting to cross the U.S. southern border, marking the highest monthly total ever recorded. This surge in illegal crossings has become a significant political issue for President Biden, who is facing criticism from both Republicans and some Democrats for his handling of the situation. Amidst this, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed new laws granting state law enforcement the power to arrest and remove illegal migrants, a move that is expected to face legal challenges from the Biden administration. The ongoing border crisis and the political responses to it are likely to remain contentious as the U.S. grapples with immigration reform and border security.

via Daily Mail|

#biden-administration #immigration #immigration-policy

international-relations2 years ago•4 min saved

Russia urges U.S. to prioritize border crisis over Ukraine support

Russia's envoy to the US has suggested that the White House should redirect funds being used to support Ukraine towards the southern border to address America's long-running migration crisis. The envoy framed his opposition to the latest American security package as a humanitarian concern. The US has directed more than $75 billion in support to Ukraine since Moscow's full-scale invasion began in February 2022. Migration pressure at the southern border poses a significant political problem for President Joe Biden.

via Newsweek|

#international-relations #migration #military-aid