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Building on the Success of Uniting for Ukraine
reason.com CBS News recently published an article reviewing the impressive success of the Uniting for Ukraine program, which allows Americans to sponsor Ukrainian migrants fleeing…
Greg Abbott backs Republican who enraged MAGA ally
newsweek.com Texas Governor Greg Abbott backed fellow Republican Representative Tony Gonzales of San Antonio on Wednesday, after Gonzales recently sparked outrage from a Make America…
Senate easily passes $95bn aid bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan majority
fortune.com The Senate has passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and contentious debate over…
Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan in big bipartisan vote
pbs.org The Senate has passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and contentious debate over…
Mexico's meth trade has become so lucrative it is exported as far away as Hong Kong or Australia
fortune.com The head of Mexico’s detective service acknowledged Tuesday that the country is “the champion” of fentanyl production, something that appears to run counter to past…
Broken Heart Emojis: Doc Talk Podcast Digs Into Participant Shutdown With Oscar-Nominated Filmmakers Julie Cohen & Betsy West
deadline.com The news last week that Participant Media would be shutting down shocked the entertainment industry, but it hit the documentary community with particular force. Going back…
Tucker Carlson to blame for "demonization of Ukraine": Mitch McConnell
newsweek.com Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell blamed former Fox News host Tucker Carlson for Republican opposition to aid for Ukraine amid its ongoing war against Russia. The…
The head of Mexico's detective service says his country is the 'champion' of fentanyl production
apnews.com The head of Mexico’s detective service acknowledged Tuesday that the country is “the champion” of fentanyl production, contradicting President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.…
Donald Trump friend questioned at airport: "Never been treated like that"
newsweek.com Donald Trump has told a radio host how one of his friends was given a hard time coming into the United States, contrasting the experience with illegal immigrants who…
Texas' ocelot wild cats more widespread than scientists thought
newsweek.com There might be more ocelots in Texas than first thought, scientists said. An unfortunate ocelot was found to have been hit by a car in 2021 in Hidalgo County—just south of…
$95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan up for Senate vote after months of delay
pbs.org The Senate is returning to Washington on Tuesday to vote on $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, taking the final steps in Congress to send the legislation…
Donald Trump's Truth Social business applied for the foreign worker visa that the former president called 'very bad' and tried to restrict
fortune.com The social media company founded by former President Donald Trump applied for a business visa program that he sought to restrict during his administration and which many of…
Trump called this visa 'very bad' for Americans. Truth Social applied for one
finance.yahoo.com The social media company founded by former President Donald Trump applied for a business visa program that he sought to restrict during his administration and which many of…
Migrants get visas for being "victims" of Ron DeSantis
newsweek.com The approximate four dozen migrants that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis helped fly from Texas to Martha's Vineyard about a year and a half earlier have been granted visas due…
Republican infighting is getting uglier
newsweek.com Infighting in the Republican Party has increased in recent months due to divisions over foreign aid and Mike Johnson's speakership. On Saturday, after months of wrangling,…
Catholic charity uses taxpayer money for migrant plane tickets
newsweek.com A Catholic charity in Texas is refuting claims by U.S. lawmakers on both sides of the aisle that emergency funds are being misused to purchase plane tickets for migrants.…
Here's what Israel and Ukraine are getting under the aid package
newsweek.com Despite some backlash from conservative lawmakers, the $95 billion package that will provide military aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan cleared the U.S. House of…
Investors need to buckle up because this is the most dangerous time since the end of World War II, former top diplomat says
aol.com With geopolitical tensions soaring and a U.S. election looming that could redefine its role in the world, investors should brace for the extremely perilous environment they…
Fox News host confronts Marjorie Taylor Greene on "creating drama"
newsweek.com Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia Republican, doubled-down on her efforts to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson on Sunday amid criticism that her motion is…
Liz Cheney responds to Republicans opposing Ukraine aid
newsweek.com Former Representative Liz Cheney, a Wyoming Republican, praised House members on Saturday for passing a supplemental funding package for Ukraine, calling it a vote "to stand…
Marjorie Taylor Greene's furious reaction after Ukraine aid passes
newsweek.com Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia Republican, decried the House of Representatives for passing a Ukraine aid bill on Saturday. As Ukraine continues to fight…
Republican reveals possible GOP plan to allow Democratic House speaker
newsweek.com As House Speaker Mike Johnson continues to face criticism from conservatives over his support for Ukraine aid, Representative Anna Paulina Luna, a Florida Republican, warned…
House passes $95 billion in aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies
fortune.com The House swiftly approved $95 billion in foreign aidfor Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies in a rare Saturday session, Democrats and Republicans joining together after…
House passes new $61 billion aid package for Ukraine after long congressional stalemate
pbs.org The House is pushing swiftly through a series of votes in a rare Saturday session to approve $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies, Democrats…
Here's everything Ukraine will get if historic aid bill passes House
newsweek.com Long-awaited legislation to help Ukraine continue its fight against Russian is set to go before U.S. lawmakers, with its priorities including Washington providing ballistic…
Lauren Boebert gets support for becoming House speaker
newsweek.com Representative Matt Gaetz floated the prospect on Thursday that Representative Lauren Boebert could be better suited to serve as House speaker than current Speaker Mike…
Ukraine and Israel aid clears procedural hurdle, House pushes toward weekend votes
pbs.org With rare bipartisan momentum, the House pushed ahead Friday on a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and humanitarian support as a coalition of…
China hits back at Mike Johnson
newsweek.com China issued a stern rebuke to the U.S., after House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) referred to the country's leader Xi Jinping, Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, and Iran as…
Ukraine official talks US aid package: "We have no plan B"
newsweek.com Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba reiterated on Thursday that his country has no "Plan B" for acquiring additional military aid from the United States. After…
Closing arguments heard in trial of an Arizona rancher charged in fatal shooting of unarmed migrant
pbs.org Lawyers in closing arguments Thursday debated the actions of an Arizona rancher charged with fatally shooting an unarmed migrant on his property near the U.S.-Mexico border…
Matt Gaetz reveals new plan for Ukraine aid money
newsweek.com Representative Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican, revealed a new plan for the money that the U.S. may get back from Ukraine if a new aid bill gets passed. On Wednesday, House…
Lauren Boebert demands explanation from Mike Johnson
newsweek.com Representative Lauren Boebert is the latest to condemn House Speaker Mike Johnson's call for his Republican colleagues to provide tens of millions in aid to Ukraine. Johnson…
Tucker Carlson sparks conservative fury
newsweek.com Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has sparked conservative ire on social media after going after Rep. Dan Crenshaw, a Texas Republican. On Wednesday evening, Carlson…
California sees more Haitian migrants cross border than Florida
newsweek.com Haitian migrants continue to attempt to cross into California over the U.S.-Mexico border, with the state experiencing heavier traffic among the demographic compared to…
Marjorie Taylor Greene demands space lasers to combat migrants
newsweek.com Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is calling for the development of "space laser technology" at the U.S.-Mexico border. "Israel has some of the best unmanned defense systems in…
US Senate Opens Impeachment Trial of Secretary Mayorkas
youtube.com The Senate has opened the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the the U.S.-Mexico border, with senators sworn in as…
Refugees would get millions for housing under new bill
newsweek.com Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson announced Wednesday that his chamber will finally hold a vote this weekend on passing additional foreign aid including support for…
Mayorkas impeachment fail sparks Republican outrage
newsweek.com After the Democrat-controlled Senate dismissed the impeachment case against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Republican lawmakers quickly…
Mike Johnson's letter sparks new flood of Republican backlash
newsweek.com House Speaker Mike Johnson's letter about foreign funding bills sparked a new flood of Republican backlash on social media on Wednesday. It has been months since the Senate…
WATCH LIVE: Senators sworn in as Mayorkas impeachment proceedings begin
pbs.org Senate Democrats could end the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday before arguments even begin. The event is scheduled to begin…
Kamala Harris is almost as popular as Beyoncé, new poll shows
newsweek.com Vice President Kamala Harris is almost as popular as Beyoncé, a new poll shows. Echelon Insight's April omnibus survey found that 43 percent of voters have a favorable view…
Texas secessionist warns U.S. over "Civil War" movie
newsweek.com A Texas secessionist warned the United States that Alex Garland's Civil War was "pouring gasoline on the fire" of "Texit" arguments, as he renewed calls for a referendum on…
Read House GOP’s full impeachment articles against Homeland Security head Mayorkas
pbs.org House Republicans formally delivered articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate on Tuesday. House Republicans…
Despite Republican objections, House Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on aid for Ukraine, Israel and other allies
pbs.org Defiant and determined, House Speaker Mike Johnson pushed back Tuesday against mounting Republican anger over his proposed U.S. aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other…
Ukraine's desperate wait may soon be over as Mike Johnson vows vote
newsweek.com A long-delayed U.S. assistance package for Ukraine to fight Russian aggression will be voted on this week, U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson has said. Months of Congressional…
Fox News host confronts Mike Johnson on FISA change
newsweek.com Fox News host Maria Bartiromo confronted House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, on Sunday on his change of heart when it came to a proposed amendment to the…
Trump Suggests Offering Aid To Ukraine In The Form Of A Loan
zerohedge.com Trump Suggests Offering Aid To Ukraine In The Form Of A Loan Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times, Former President Donald Trump has suggested that he would support…
Putin ally declares Mike Johnson "our Johnson"
newsweek.com A Russian state-run media host recently referred to House Speaker Mike Johnson as "our Johnson" while discussing the continued stalling of military aid to Ukraine. Johnson,…
Mary Trump hypes new "smoking gun" against Donald Trump
newsweek.com Former President Donald Trump's estranged niece Mary Trump revealed a "smoking gun" against her uncle on Friday about solving the migrant crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.…
Trump-allied governor banned from another Native American reservation
newsweek.com A third Native American tribe has banned South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem from visiting its reservation following Noem's accusations that Mexican drug cartels are…
Map shows only state where immigrant population is falling
newsweek.com Only one state has seen a drop in its foreign-born population over a 10-year period, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The report, released on April 9, comes…
Democrat warns party about making "big mistake" on the border
newsweek.com One key Democrat believes his party must correct course on how it communicates with Americans about the U.S.-Mexico border challenge or risk ceding the issue to Republicans…
List of GOP senators who didn't sign a call for Mayorkas impeachment trial
newsweek.com Six Republican senators decided against signing a stern letter that was sent to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, demanding an impeachment trial for Department of…
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs Texas-like immigration law
msnbc.com Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a law that would allow local law enforcement officials to arrest some undocumented immigrants and state courts to order their deportation,…
Greg Abbott deploys airboats against migrants in Texas border battle
newsweek.com Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has shared photos on X, formerly Twitter, showing members of the state's National Guard using airboats to patrol the Rio Grande in a bid to control…
Donald Trump handed Latino boost
newsweek.com Donald Trump has secured a boost among Latino voters, as the number who support the construction of a border wall and deporting all illegal immigrants has soared in recent…
Donald Trump issues Social Security warning
newsweek.com Donald Trump has accused the Democrats of "killing" Social Security and Medicare by allowing an "invasion" of migrants into the country. The former president took aim at…
Latino support for border wall, deportations jumps, Axios-Ipsos Latino Poll shows
axios.com The percentage of Latinos who say they support building a border wall and deporting all undocumented immigrants has jumped by at least 10 points since 2021, according to the…