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Deaths Of Migrant Children Haunt Former Official As Border Surge Increases
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
John Sanders led U.S. Customs and Border Protection under the Trump administration. At least five children died after being detained during the last surge, and he fears "history is repeating itself."
Young Migrants Held By Border Patrol Far Longer Than Allowed, Document Shows
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
The unaccompanied minors are spending an average of 117 hours in detention facilities, beyond the 72 hours allowed, according to a Department of Homeland Security document.
FEMA Asked To Help With Migrant Surge, GOP Lawmakers To Visit Border
Monday, March 15, 2021
The House takes up immigration legislation while some GOP lawmakers will travel to the southern border to highlight a surge in migrants. The Biden administration asked FEMA to help with the surge.
Biden Administration Rescinds Trump Policy Affecting Sponsors Of Young Migrants
Friday, March 12, 2021
The Trump administration had encouraged child welfare officers dealing with unaccompanied minors to share information about potential adult sponsors with immigration enforcement agents.
Children Spend Days In Crude Facilities As U.S. Border Resources Overwhelmed Again
Thursday, March 11, 2021
A record number of minors are being held in warehouse-style facilities as the Biden administration struggles to address a cyclical surge of unaccompanied children and teens crossing into the U.S.
'The Border Is Not Open': Biden Administration Seeks Foreign Aid To Slow Migration
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
The White House asks Congress for $4 billion in aid for countries in Central America to address root causes of illegal migration, as the number of border crossings into the U.S. spikes.
Venezuelans Granted Protected Status In U.S.
Monday, March 08, 2021
The Biden administration is granting temporary protected status to over 300,000 Venezuelans in the U.S., providing legal status to individuals who have fled the country — a shift in U.S. policy.
Undocumented Venezuelans Given Protected Status In United States
Monday, March 08, 2021
The Biden administration's decision represents a major policy shift from the Trump team, which withstood bipartisan calls to grant the protections to Venezuelans fleeing life-threatening crises.
Politics Chat: Senate Approves COVID-19 Relief Bill
Sunday, March 07, 2021
We look at the the coronavirus stimulus bill just passed by senate, as well as the changes to immigration policy the Biden administration is trying to bring about the U.S.-Mexico border.
Biden Administration Moves To Speed Up Processing Of Migrants In Family Detention
Thursday, March 04, 2021
Parents and children arriving at the border would be more quickly released within 72 hours, sources say.
Tanden Withdraws As Nominee For Office Of Management And Budget
Wednesday, March 03, 2021
President Biden's nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget has withdrawn from the proceedings. Key Democratic and Republican senators refused to back Neera Tanden.
Neera Tanden Withdraws Her Office Of Management And Budget Nomination
Tuesday, March 02, 2021
Neera Tanden has withdrawn her nomination to lead the Office of Management and Budget, the first big loss for the Biden administration in Congress.
U.S. Announces Sanctions On Russia Over Poisoning Of Opposition Leader Navalny
Tuesday, March 02, 2021
The U.S. will join the EU in sanctioning Russian officials allegedly behind poisoning Alexei Navalny and his ongoing detention in a Russian prison, senior U.S. officials told reporters.
Biden To Allow Some Separated Migrant Families To Reunite In The United States
Monday, March 01, 2021
"It takes time to build out of the depths of cruelty that the administration before us established," DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said.
Biden Pledges That Border Shelter For Teens 'Won't Stay Open Very Long'
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Advocates say reopening a Trump-era facility near the border in Texas to house minors suggests the president isn't following through on his promises to change the nation's approach to immigration.
Biden Executive Order Seeks Fixes For Shortfalls Of Foreign-Made Items
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
President Biden is expected to sign an order on Wednesday to kick off sweeping reviews of products that have run short in recent months, including semiconductors and pharmaceutical ingredients.
Biden Looks To Mayors To Help Make The Case For More COVID-19 Aid
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
President Biden is hoping mayors will help make the case for his COVID-19 aid bill, which mayors say is desperately needed to bolster their cities. But funding for local governments is a flashpoint.
Biden Signs Order Seeking Homegrown Fixes For Shortfalls Of Foreign-Made Items
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
During the pandemic, the U.S. couldn't import enough gloves. Recently, car makers ran out of semiconductors. So the White House wants to find ways to make more critical items in the United States.
Biden Takes His 'America Is Back' Message To The World In Munich Speech
Friday, February 19, 2021
President Biden sought to turn the page on the Trump administration's "America First" ethos in a speech to the Munich Security Conference where he tried to repair frayed ties with European allies.
Biden To Speak To National Security And Military Leaders At Munich Conference
Thursday, February 18, 2021
President Biden is set to give his first address to a foreign — yet familiar — audience at the virtual Munich Security Conference on Friday.