Results for: Border Crisis

The Arizona Senate race between Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego and Republican Kari Lake remains undecided as ballot counting continues. While Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes assures voters that the process is taking longer than usual due to signature verification, Kari Lake urges voters to volunteer to help ‘cure’ ballots to ensure every vote is counted. This tight race comes against the backdrop of the ongoing border crisis, which Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb, a guest on ‘Fox News @ Night’, highlighted as a significant issue impacting the 2024 presidential election results.

In his final North Carolina campaign stop before Election Day, former President Donald Trump announced he would impose a substantial tariff on Mexican goods if the country doesn’t curb the flow of migrants entering the U.S. He also outlined a tough immigration plan including a 10-year prison sentence for illegal re-entry and the death penalty for migrants who kill Americans. Trump’s speech comes as early voting data shows Republicans outpacing Democrats in North Carolina.

A conservative group, the Center to Advance Security in America (CASA), is suing the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for documents detailing how taxpayer money is being used to house and shelter illegal immigrants. The lawsuit comes amid growing concerns about the handling of the migrant crisis and the lack of transparency surrounding the use of federal funds.

Republican Ohio Senate candidate Bernie Moreno has launched a scathing attack on incumbent Democrat Sherrod Brown, accusing him of supporting ‘open border’ policies, a ‘far-left, anti-American agenda,’ and failing to prioritize American interests. Moreno, a successful businessman, emphasizes the stark contrast between their visions for the country, arguing that Brown’s record does not reflect Ohio’s values.

A group of Republican senators, led by Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), are raising serious concerns about the rising number of tuberculosis cases in the U.S., blaming the ongoing border crisis for the alarming trend. They’ve sent a letter to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, demanding action to reinstate border security measures and address the public health threat.

Vice President Kamala Harris has challenged former President Donald Trump to take a cognitive test, after he suggested she should be tested due to her mental fitness. In a speech, Harris also laid out her plan to address the border crisis, promising to swiftly remove illegal immigrants, prosecute cartels, and support Border Patrol. This comes as Republicans have been hammering Democrats over the border crisis, and with the National Border Patrol Council endorsing Trump.

Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick, a former Army paratrooper and successful businessman, challenges incumbent Senator Bob Casey, highlighting Pennsylvania’s struggles with inflation, crime, and the border crisis. He presents a policy agenda focused on economic growth, job creation, and family support, contrasting his outsider approach with Casey’s long-standing political career.

Former President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on Vice President Kamala Harris’s record on border security, showcasing the tragic story of a 12-year-old girl allegedly murdered by illegal immigrants. He also announced a plan to create a compensation fund for victims of migrant crime, funded by seized assets from criminal gangs.

Vice President Kamala Harris faced intense scrutiny over the Biden administration’s immigration policies during a CNN town hall, with moderator Anderson Cooper pressing her on the border crisis, her stance on border wall funding, and the timing of executive actions to curb illegal crossings. Harris defended the administration’s approach, emphasizing a desire for bipartisan solutions and highlighting the administration’s efforts to reduce illegal immigration. However, Cooper challenged her on contradictions in her past statements and the effectiveness of the current strategies.

Former President Barack Obama defended Vice President Kamala Harris’s record on immigration, arguing that former President Donald Trump’s policies failed to address the issue effectively. Obama criticized Trump’s immigration approach, highlighting the record number of illegal border crossings during his presidency. Meanwhile, the Biden-Harris administration faces criticism for reversing Trump’s policies and grappling with a persistent immigration crisis.