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Senate Republicans cite 'Sound of Freedom' to demand hearings on human trafficking, Biden's border policies

July 29, 2023

Senate Republicans cite 'Sound of Freedom' to demand hearings on human trafficking, Biden's border policies

Senators led by Ron Johnson are citing the "Sound of Freedom" movie as they call for more hearings on human trafficking into the United States.

White House agrees to accept more foreign nationals living in Mexico as refugees

July 28, 2023

White House agrees to accept more foreign nationals living in Mexico as refugees

The White House says it will accept refugee referrals from nationals of Venezuela, Haiti, Nicaragua and Cuba who are living in Mexico after meeting with Mexican leaders.

House passes bill to bar DHS from using drones made by foreign adversaries, amid China threat

July 28, 2023

House passes bill to bar DHS from using drones made by foreign adversaries, amid China threat

The House on Thursday passed legislation via voice vote that bars DHS from using drones at the southern border and elsewhere that have been made by foreign adversaries.

RFK Jr. says Biden administration rejected his request for Secret Service protection in 2024 race

July 28, 2023

RFK Jr. says Biden administration rejected his request for Secret Service protection in 2024 race

RFK Jr. is claiming his request for Secret Service protection as a 2024 candidate was denied by President Biden's Department of Homeland Security

Biden lets in immigrants and taxpayers get stuck with the bill

July 28, 2023

Biden lets in immigrants and taxpayers get stuck with the bill

Our immigration law sensibly provides that any person who looks like they would be a "public charge" would be ineligible for a visa. That rule is worthless today.

Rejection of Biden asylum rule after court challenge raises fears of fresh border surge

July 28, 2023

Rejection of Biden asylum rule after court challenge raises fears of fresh border surge

A federal court's rejection of a key Biden administration asylum rule enacted in May is raising fresh concerns of a potential border surge.

Republicans fume at Mayorkas over border policies at fiery House hearing: 'Our constituents want answers'

July 26, 2023

Republicans fume at Mayorkas over border policies at fiery House hearing: 'Our constituents want answers'

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas received a grilling from House Republicans on the chamber's Judiciary Committee on Wednesday over his handling of the border crisis.

Mayorkas baffled by Dem rep's bizarre historical trivia in border hearing

July 26, 2023

Mayorkas baffled by Dem rep's bizarre historical trivia in border hearing

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas bristled at a bizarre line of questioning by a Democratic congressman who repeatedly asked him the names of past presidents.

House Republican demands Mayorkas answer on DHS collusion with social media: ‘Who determines what’s false?'

July 26, 2023

House Republican demands Mayorkas answer on DHS collusion with social media: ‘Who determines what’s false?'

Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., grilled DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on the Biden administration's alleged efforts to stamp out conservative free speech online.

Mayorkas tells Dem rep. he'd rather not answer 'questions of history'

July 26, 2023

Mayorkas tells Dem rep. he'd rather not answer 'questions of history'

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tells Rep. Ted Lieu that he'd rather not answer "questions of history" at a House hearing.