Pledges to do what it takes to move his agenda forward. On Thursday, President Biden held the first press conference since being inaugurated. Journalists asked a wide variety…
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Migrant Children Housed at Military Bases
DOD approves request from HHS to use Texas bases. The Pentagon approved the first of what is expected to be a series of requests to house migrant children…
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Administration Officials Travel to Mexico, Guatemala
They are seeking joint solutions to migration issues. Three officials from President Biden’s administration are traveling to Mexico Monday and then to Guatemala to meet with their foreign…
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House Moves Immigration Bills Forward
Legislation to reform immigration making slow progress. Immigration legislation has been a sticking point in the House of Representatives for decades, and President Biden’s promise to make citizenship…
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Dreamers Citizenship Bill Passes House
Legislation creates pathway to citizenship. The Dream and Promise Act passed in the House of Representatives in a 228-197 vote on Thursday. The bill takes a piecemeal approach…
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DHS Secretary Testifies Before House Panel
Lays out strategy to address border surge. On Wednesday, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified before the House Homeland Security Committee. He spoke about the current…
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GAO Review of Border Wall Funding Freeze Requested
Forty senators suggest president’s actions are unlawful. On Wednesday, a group of 40 senators asked the Government Accountability Office to determine whether President Biden’s decision to freeze more…
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New Administration Declines to Uphold Public Charge Rule
President Trump’s rule on immigration will not be defended before Supreme Court. President Biden’s administration formally notified the Supreme Court this week that it would not defend an…
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President Reinstates Child Asylum Applications
Part of the new administration’s immigration reforms, as long as parents are approved. As the United States experienced an exponential influx of asylum seekers, former President Trump signed…
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House Passes Major Labor Bill
The PRO Act is very pro-labor unions, opponents say. The House of Representatives voted 225-206 to pass a sweeping labor rights bill aimed at making it easier for…
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