Tag: Southern Border

Capitol Report (Aug. 9): Unprecedented Raid at Trump’s Estate; Midterms in Spotlight Following Raid

Former President Donald Trump’s home was raided Monday night, and a federal judge issued search warrants days ahead. Former Vice President Mike Pence and lawmakers are weighing in. A Trump-era Department of Justice official joins us to weigh in on the FBI raid of the former president’s home. His house, too, was recently searched by…


Capitol Report (July 29): House Passes Bill to Ban Semi-Automatic Guns; Pelosi Heads to Asia

The Democrat-controlled House pushed a bill to ban certain guns. Democrats say it’s needed to stop gun violence, while Republicans say it targets law-abiding citizens. The Biden administration seems to be acquiescing to calls to secure the southern border. Without walking back any of President Joe Biden’s campaign promises, the Biden administration released a quiet…


Capitol Report (July 18): Fauci Announces Plans to Retire; Oil Prices Rise After Biden’s Saudi Trip

After five decades working in the federal government, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the White House COVID-19 adviser, will likely leave his position by the end of President Joe Biden’s term. Biden is back on U.S. soil after four days in the Middle East, where he sought to build an alliance to reduce the threat from Iran….


Capitol Report (July 15): Officials: Border Crisis Constitutes Invasion; Getting Out of Inflation Spiral

On Capitol Hill, House Democrats passed a bill to expand abortion access and make Roe v. Wade the law of the land. Republicans are pushing back. Will there be enough support to get this through in the Senate? With President Joe Biden overseas hoping to get the Saudis to produce more oil, inflation still rages…


Arizona Earmarks Record $564 Million To Help Secure Southern Border

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has signed new border security legislation billed as the most meaningful in state history aimed at stemming the illegal migrant crisis. In a June 30 letter, Ducey described HB2317 as a “reasonable investment” designed to help secure Arizona’s 378-mile southern border with Mexico. “Inaction by President [Joe] Biden has led to…


Arizona Approves Record $564 Million to Help Secure Southern Border

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has signed new border security legislation billed as the most meaningful in state history aimed at stemming the illegal migrant crisis. The measure, sponsored by Republican state Rep. John Kavanagh, dedicates a record $564 million in targeted border security funds to help stem the migrant crisis. In a June 30 letter,…


4 Arrested Over Deadly Smuggling Operation That Left 53 Dead in Texas

Four people have now been arrested in connection with the people smuggling operation that resulted in the deaths of 53 people in the back of a sweltering semi trailer near America’s southern border, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Homero Zamorano, 45, was charged on Wednesday with one count of alleged alien smuggling resulting in…


4 Arrested, 2 Charged Over Deadly Smuggling Operation That Left 53 Dead in Texas

Four people have now been arrested in connection with the people-smuggling operation that resulted in the deaths of 53 people in the back of a sweltering semi-trailer near America’s southern border, according to the Department of Justice. Homero Zamorano, 45, was charged on Wednesday with one count of alleged alien smuggling resulting in death, and Christian Martinez,…


Capitol Report (June 29): Enes Kanter Freedom Risked His NBA Career; Border Crisis in Spotlight

The Biden administration kicked off its first sales for oil and gas leases on federal land, as environmental groups are pushing back in court. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is expected to release a ruling this week on the government’s role in environmental regulations. The crisis on the southern border is back in the spotlight, and…


Capitol Report (June 16): Illegal Border Crossings Break Record; Trump, Pence in Spotlight

What are the president and Congress doing to lower costs for everyday Americans? We’ll take a look at their latest actions and why some House Republicans say Thursday’s actions were a missed opportunity for more effective solutions. With the Supreme Court on the brink of releasing a landmark decision likely to overturn Roe v. Wade,…