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House GOP is moving swiftly toward Mayorkas’ impeachment

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Committee Chairman Mark Green says "no American is safe" under Mayorkas' handling of the U.S.-Mexico border. But Democrats say disagreement over President Joe Biden's policies is not grounds for impeachment of Mayorkas.

Biden brings congressional leaders to White House at pivotal time for Ukraine aid and U.S. border deal

By Lisa Mascaro, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

President Joe Biden is convening top congressional leaders at the White House to press for the $110 billion package, which includes a potential landmark immigration deal that would unlock the stalled aid to Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies.

WATCH: White House holds briefing as Biden meets with congressional leaders on Ukraine aid and U.S. border deal

By Associated Press

Biden convened top congressional leaders at the White House to underscore Ukraine's security needs, a meeting that comes at a pivotal time as senators narrow on a landmark immigration deal that could unlock $110 billion in stalled aid to Ukraine,…

Record 3 million cases clog U.S. immigration courts

By Giovanna Dell'Orto, Associated Press

Fueled by record-breaking increases in migrants who seek asylum after being apprehended for crossing the border illegally, the court backlog has grown by more than 1 million over the last fiscal year and it’s now triple what it was in…

Texas blocked border agents attempting to save 3 migrants who drowned, U.S. officials say

By Valerie Gonzalez, Associated Press

The U.S. Homeland Security Department said Saturday that Texas denied federal agents access to a stretch of border when they were trying to rescue three migrants who drowned.

News Wrap: Temperatures plummet dangerously from Pacific Northwest to Rust Belt

In our news wrap Sunday, temperatures plunged to dangerous levels across the U.S., Israelis marked 100 days of war against Hamas with a rally demanding the release of hostages, officials say three people drowned trying to cross the Rio Grande,…

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Texas is blocking U.S. border agents from patrolling, Biden administration tells Supreme Court

By Valerie Gonzalez, Associated Press

The request Friday sets up another showdown between Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and the Biden administration over immigration enforcement.

U.S. officials report drop in illegal border crossings as Mexico steps up enforcement

By Valerie Gonzalez, Elliot Spagat, Associated Press

Mexico has increased immigration enforcement in recent weeks, a move that U.S. officials say has contributed to a sharp drop in illegal border crossings.

Justice Department sues Texas over law that would let police arrest migrants who enter U.S. illegally

By Paul J. Weber, Acacia Coronado, Associated Press

The lawsuit filed Wednesday accuses Texas of violating the U.S. government's authority over immigration enforcement.

Trump’s vow to deport millions is undercut by history

By Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press

In summer 1954, the Eisenhower administration launched a military-style effort to remove Mexican immigrants who were in the country illegally. Donald Trump has lauded the raids since he first ran for president.