CNN: Biden seizes on tougher border measures as he tries to fend off Trump attacks
“[The compromise] would give me, as President, a new emergency authority to shut down the border when it becomes overwhelmed. And if given that authority, I would use it the day I sign the bill into law,” Biden’s statement said.
NBC News: Biden promises to ‘shut down’ the border if given the authority in a bipartisan bill
In a strongly worded statement, Biden threw his support behind an emerging immigration deal in the Senate, one that Trump is seeking to torpedo since it could hand a legislative victory to his likely opponent in November.
US House committee to file articles of impeachment against Mayorkas
Mayorkas has repeatedly violated laws enacted by Congress on immigration and border security, the articles state, which violate the separation of powers in the Constitution and “threatens our national security.”
WaPo: Trump brags about efforts to stymie border talks: ‘Please blame it on me’
The Republican front-runner slams bipartisan talks in the Senate for a deal as Biden calls for emergency authority to address surging crossings.
Sen. Lankford hits back at Republicans over border deal criticism
“Right now these internet rumors is all the people are running on,” Lankford said. “It would be absolutely absurd for me to agree to 5,000 people a day. This bill focuses on getting us to zero illegal crossings a day. There’s no amnesty."
A timeline of the ongoing fracas at Eagle Pass
Eagle Pass, Texas, has turned into the epicenter of a growing feud between Texas and federal authorities over how to tackle the migrant crisis and who has jurisdiction over that part of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Abbott: Texas prepared in ‘unlikely event’ Biden federalizes National Guard
"We are prepared in the event that that unlikely event does occur to make sure that we will be able to continue exactly what we’ve been doing over the past month and that is building these barriers,” Abbott added.
Border Patrol union slams Biden, proclaims support for Texas National Guard
"Rank-and-file BP agents appreciate and respect what TX has been doing to defend their state in the midst of this catastrophe that the Biden Admin has unleashed on America. We want to be perfectly clear, there is no fight between rank-and-file BP agents and the TX NG, Gov. Abott, or TX DPS."
Mexico 'increasingly concerned that they're getting invaded'
The Mexican government views the crisis affecting its border with the United States as an invasion of its own southern boundary, according to a senior U.S. lawmaker.
Alan Dershowitz Slams Biden For Border Crisis Response: 'Foolish Constitutionally'
"It would have been a great debate between Alexander Hamilton and James Madison, but in the end I think Hamilton would have said to Madison, ‘You know, you are right about this.’ Here the states have greater interest in this than the federal government does."
‘God’s Army’ protest convoy going to southern border for rallies
The organizers of the “Take Our Border Back” convoy say their mission is to stand up against “globalists” who they claim are conspiring to keep the U.S. border open and allow illegal immigrants to cross from Mexico.
Daily Beast: The MAGA Truckers Are Back — And Heading to the Border
A convoy that includes election deniers, anti-vaxxers, and QAnon devotees is determined to insert itself into the border battles — and experts warn that trouble could escalate.
Elon Musk Reacts To Alleged Letter By Ex-FBI Agents On US Facing 'Imminent Danger' From Illegal Aliens
Musk has reiterated his concern about illegal immigrants after billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman shared an alleged letter from former FBI executives.
Denver Cracks Down After Taking More Migrants Per Capita Than Anywhere Else
The City of Denver will begin ordering foreign national migrants in its shelter system to leave on Feb. 5 after they have spent a certain number of days in facilities.