Arizona Senator Mark Kelly Emerges as Potential VP Pick Amid Border Crisis

Senator Mark Kelly, a Democrat from Arizona, has been floated as a potential running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris, who has faced criticism for her handling of the border crisis. Kelly, while broadly supportive of the Biden administration, has shown a willingness to push back on certain policies and has called for increased resources and stronger measures to address the border situation. Some political observers believe Kelly’s moderate stance and border state experience could be beneficial to Harris’s campaign.

Buttigieg Defends Harris on Immigration, Blames Trump for Border Crisis

Former presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg defended Vice President Kamala Harris’ role in handling immigration, arguing that she was tasked with diplomatic efforts in Central America and that President Biden’s attempts at comprehensive immigration reform were thwarted by former President Trump. Buttigieg and Fox News’ Shannon Bream engaged in a heated exchange, with Buttigieg pushing back against criticism of Harris’ handling of the border.

Kamala Harris’s Border Crisis: A Timeline of Challenges and Responses

This timeline examines Vice President Kamala Harris’s role in addressing the ongoing migrant crisis at the US-Mexico border, tracing her actions, statements, and criticisms from her initial assignment as ‘border czar’ in 2021 to her current position as presumptive 2024 Democratic nominee for president. The article details her focus on addressing the root causes of migration, her responses to accusations of inaction, and the evolving challenges the Biden administration faces in managing the crisis.

House Votes to Condemn Kamala Harris’ Border Policies Amid GOP Attacks

The House of Representatives passed a resolution condemning Vice President Kamala Harris’ handling of the U.S. southern border, with six Democrats joining all Republicans in voting for the measure. The resolution, the first targeting Harris since she became Democrats’ presumptive 2024 nominee, comes as Republicans intensify their attacks on Harris’ record as ‘border czar.’ Democrats countered that the resolution is politically motivated and an attempt to interfere in the 2024 election.

House Votes to Defund Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas’ Salary

The House of Representatives voted to block Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ salary, an amendment introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs. This move comes amidst ongoing Republican criticism of Mayorkas and the ongoing border crisis. The amendment passed with just one Republican dissenting, while another amendment to reduce Mayorkas’ salary to zero failed. The DHS appropriations bill also includes funding for border wall completion and restrictions on abortion and transgender care for non-citizens in ICE custody.

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