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Oklahoma is a step closer to criminalizing people in the state without legal immigration status. Democrats questioned the bill’s legal and moral merits, as well as the consequences of its passage, intentional or not, during a tense House floor discussion Thursday morning.
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House and Senate leadership unveiled details on a proposal punishing people for entering and remaining in the state without legal permission Thursday, and they want to create a new crime to try and combat illegal immigration.
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The budget approved by the Republican-led House includes over $9.5 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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The speech — as well as the response — reflect how difficult the border issue has become ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
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President Biden used the high-profile speech to draw a contrast with his 2024 likely opponent, former President Donald Trump. He hit on the economy, abortion, the Mideast and the border.
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Alabama GOP Sen. Katie Britt and Texas Rep. Mónica De La Cruz delivered rebuttals to Biden's speech focusing on immigration, crime, inflation and national security.
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President Biden is trying to go on the offensive on migration, an issue that is a big liability this year. He visited the Texas border on the same day as former President Donald Trump.
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After tense talks in the Oval Office, congressional leaders said they were hopeful they could reach a deal to avert a partial government shutdown on Friday. But they appeared divided on Ukraine aid.
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President Biden told governors that he's looking for ways to take executive action to reduce the number of migrants crossing the southern border — but he's limited by laws and lack of funding.
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Tom Suozzi will replace ousted Rep. George Santos in a critical swing district. The Democrat's win narrows the already razor-thin majority for Republicans in the House.