John Burnett

John Burnett appears in the following:

Biden's 100-Day Deportation Moratorium Blocked By Federal Judge

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

A federal judge in Texas halted President Biden's 100-day moratorium on deportations of unauthorized immigrants. That is just one obstacle as Biden tries to end Trump-era immigration policies.

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Asylum Seekers Hope Biden's Pledge To Welcome Immigrants Includes Them

Friday, January 22, 2021

One of the most daunting immigration challenges facing the Biden administration is what to do about the multitudes of migrants who want asylum protection in the United States.

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President Biden's White House Introduces Initiatives On Immigration

Thursday, January 21, 2021

President Biden seeks not just to undo Trump's most controversial immigration policies, but to make a pathway to legalization for more than 10 million immigrants who are in the country illegally.

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'Where The Magic Happens': Following A Tasty Taco Trail In South Texas

Sunday, January 17, 2021

In Brownsville, Texas, two Mexican restaurants are pushing the envelope of what a corn tortilla can envelop, and an award-winning cafe cooks barbacoa the old-fashioned way.

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Trump Visits Border Wall To Show Off A Signature Election Promise

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

President Trump on Tuesday made a quick trip to the southern border in Texas to highlight his immigration agenda, which he considers one of the major accomplishments of his presidency.

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Behind Backyard Bar-B-Que's James Beard Award-Winning Barbacoa

Saturday, January 02, 2021

Barbacoa, the ancient method of cooking meat until it's tender, gained one establishment in South Texas the prestigious James Beard Award in 2020.

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Person Responsible For Nashville's Christmas Day Blast Is Identified

Monday, December 28, 2020

Investigators have found that Anthony Warner is the person responsible for the blast. They say he died in the bombing. Officials wouldn't comment on possible motives for the bombing.

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Investigators In Nashville Looking For The How And Why To Christmas Day Explosion

Sunday, December 27, 2020

Investigators in Nashville are combing the site of a Christmas morning explosion. Authorities say it was caused by an RV filled with explosives, which issued a 15-minute warning before it blew up.

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The Latest From Nashville After Explosion

Saturday, December 26, 2020

The latest on the Christmas Day explosion in downtown Nashville.

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Contractors Dynamite Mountains, Bulldoze Desert In Race To Build Trump's Border Wall

Friday, December 11, 2020

They're destroying wilderness prized by biologists to construct as many miles of border wall as possible — even though the incoming Biden administration is expected to cancel the barrier.

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COVID-19 Hits Hard For South Louisiana's Cajun Musicians

Saturday, November 28, 2020

Cajun life is all about getting together to be with people to celebrate what you love: music, food and camaraderie. But the pandemic has shut that life down.

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Judge Says Coronavirus Can't Be Used As Reason To Quickly Deport Unaccompanied Minors

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Judge Emmet Sullivan issues a preliminary injunction, telling agents to stop the rapid expulsions of kids arriving with no adult. Since March, nearly everyone seeking asylum has been turned back.

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Trump's Border Wall Builders Carry On Even Though Projects May Never Be Completed

Monday, November 16, 2020

Builders are hurrying to get as many miles completed as possible before President-elect Joe Biden can cancel contracts. Biden has said his administration would stop building the wall.

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Many Texans Who Voted For Trump Are Not In A Conciliatory Mood

Monday, November 09, 2020

Donald Trump supporters in Texas react to Joe Biden's presidential victory, and talk about their expectations for the coming weeks and years.

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How Texas' Longtime Democratic And Heavily Latino County Flipped Red

Thursday, November 05, 2020

One of the most unexpected election results happened in Texas on the U.S.-Mexico border. President Trump made inroads in the longtime Democratic stronghold and flipped one Latino county red.

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Sanctuary Immigrants Take Refuge In Texas Church, Watch Election Closely

Monday, November 02, 2020

President Trump's immigration policies are on the line and many are hoping Joe Biden will follow through on pledges to help immigrants and asylum-seekers if he wins the election.

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During Trump Presidency, Sanctuary Immigrants Take Refuge In Texas Church

Monday, November 02, 2020

With President Trump's immigration policies on the line, immigrants will be watching to see if Joe Biden wins the election, and then follows through on pledges to help immigrants and asylum-seekers.

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His Private Border Wall Enraged Neighbors. Then He Got $2B To Build Walls For Trump

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

The privately built border wall in Texas teeters on the banks of the Rio Grande with serious erosion problems. The contractor was awarded more than $2 billion in official wall contracts.

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Amid The Destruction Of Hurricane Delta, Humanity Rises To The Occasion

Sunday, October 11, 2020

When Hurricane Delta sloshed ashore in Louisiana a few days ago, it inundated the state and knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of household. It also managed to bring out the best in people.

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Cleanup Begins After Hurricane Delta Pummels Louisiana

Saturday, October 10, 2020

People in south Louisiana are cleaning up after another hurricane walloped the state. Delta hit with 100-mph winds. More than a half-million homes and businesses are without power.

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