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US-Mexico migration talks included benefits of 'regularizing' illegal immigrants living in US

December 28, 2023

US-Mexico migration talks included benefits of 'regularizing' illegal immigrants living in US

A meeting between U.S. and Mexican officials this week saw discussion about a pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants already in the U.S., a joint statement said.

Nearly 8,000-strong migrant caravan heads toward the US, Blinken urges Mexico help end 'irregular migration'

December 28, 2023

Nearly 8,000-strong migrant caravan heads toward the US, Blinken urges Mexico help end 'irregular migration'

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Mexico to discuss ways both countries can combat the "irregular migration" that has caused an unprecedented crisis.

Mayorkas, Blinken to meet with Mexican president to talk migrant crisis amid massive numbers, new caravan

December 27, 2023

Mayorkas, Blinken to meet with Mexican president to talk migrant crisis amid massive numbers, new caravan

Top officials from the Biden administration are meeting with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Wednesday, as a new migrant caravan moves north toward the U.S. border.

Issa says passport reform 'long overdue' as bill moves through House committee with bipartisan backing

December 15, 2023

Issa says passport reform 'long overdue' as bill moves through House committee with bipartisan backing

A bill to reform the passport processing system has moved through a House committee with bipartisan and unanimous support, positioning it to move closer to the president's desk.

Senior Hamas official threatens Blinken, says America must 'pay the price' for Gaza blood: report

December 14, 2023

Senior Hamas official threatens Blinken, says America must 'pay the price' for Gaza blood: report

A top Hamas official has called for violence against the allies of Israel, specifically attacking American and British "interests" as a price for the deaths of Gaza citizens.

Russia extends pre-trial detention of Evan Gershkovich, Putin talks release

December 14, 2023

Russia extends pre-trial detention of Evan Gershkovich, Putin talks release

A Moscow court extended Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich's pre-trial detention again Thursday as the U.S. negotiates his possible release.

Fresh sanctions on Hamas leaders highlights key NATO ally's troubling relationship with terrorists

December 13, 2023

Fresh sanctions on Hamas leaders highlights key NATO ally's troubling relationship with terrorists

Turkey's increasingly ardent support for Hamas has placed the U.S. in a difficult situation as Ankara continues to shield terrorist leaders from Israel and its allies.

Blinken: Sexual violence Hamas committed on Oct. 7 ‘beyond anything that I’ve seen’

December 10, 2023

Blinken: Sexual violence Hamas committed on Oct. 7 ‘beyond anything that I’ve seen’

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday the evidence of violence committed by Hamas on Oct. 7 in Israel is "almost beyond human description."

State Department bypasses Congress to clear tank ammunition sale to Israel: 'Vital to US national interests'

December 10, 2023

State Department bypasses Congress to clear tank ammunition sale to Israel: 'Vital to US national interests'

The Biden administration cleared the sale of $106.5 million worth of tank ammunition to Israel with Secretary of State Antony Blinken bypassing Congress.

Biden fought for Brittney Griner but forgot about Fogel

December 8, 2023

Biden fought for Brittney Griner but forgot about Fogel

On December 8, 2022, Brittney Griner was released from a Russian prison in exchange for Viktor Bout, the "Merchant of Death."