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California Governor Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders are engaged in negotiations to remove a Prop 47 reform measure from the November ballot, facing opposition from Republican leaders who support the measure’s repeal. Prop 47, enacted in 2014, reduced certain crimes to misdemeanors and lowered penalties for drug possession, but has been blamed for increased theft. Law enforcement and businesses advocate for reforms while some Democrats favor addressing the issue through legislative measures. Meanwhile, Republican leaders denounce the inclusion of “poison pills” in public safety bills that would prevent them from taking effect if Prop 47 reforms are passed by voters, calling it a “cynical attempt” to mislead them.

President Biden and former President Trump are scheduled to visit the Texas border on Thursday, amid ongoing debate over the border crisis. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has defended Biden’s approach, arguing that solving the issue requires bipartisan legislation and that Republicans are blocking progress. Jean-Pierre has faced criticism for not taking unilateral action, given the President’s authority to do so. Despite taking executive actions in the past, the Biden administration maintains the need for a legislative approach to address the broken immigration system.

Democratic Senator Joe Manchin has stressed the need for bipartisan support on a border security bill, highlighting the rising number of illegal border crossings since President Biden took office. Manchin’s comments follow Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s announcement that the Senate will vote on a standalone border bill this week, after a previous attempt failed due to Republican opposition. Senator David McCormick, a Republican candidate for the Pennsylvania Senate, criticized Schumer’s actions, calling them ‘the height of cynicism.’ According to Fox News, Republicans have indicated they will continue to block any Democrat-backed border legislation.

Democrats in the Senate are attempting to revive a border bill, despite previous opposition from Republicans. The bill, negotiated by a bipartisan group of senators, would aim to address the issue of border security and illegal immigration. However, Republican leaders have announced their intention to block the bill, labeling it as ineffective and counterproductive.

The Biden administration has reportedly been considering the option of resettling Palestinian refugees from Gaza, but this has been met with strong opposition from Republican senators. In a letter led by Senator Joni Ernst, 34 Republicans demanded that President Biden cease such plans. They expressed concerns about the potential security risks associated with accepting refugees who may have terrorist ties or sympathies. The White House has not directly confirmed but stated that it has been helping American citizens and vulnerable individuals leave Gaza for medical treatment and humanitarian assistance. However, the administration has emphasized that it categorically rejects any forced relocation of Palestinians from Gaza or the West Bank.

House GOP Speaker Mike Johnson has faced criticism from fellow Republicans for supporting additional aid to Ukraine, despite a majority of Republican voters opposing such funding. Polling shows that 60% of registered GOP voters believe the U.S. is doing too much to help Ukraine. Conservative members have also expressed concern over a lack of border security provisions in the aid package. In response to the backlash, some Republican representatives have called for Johnson’s resignation.