BORDER SECURITY

Feb 12 2025OPINION

Border Trouble: The Drug War is Real

The southern border of the USA is in serious trouble. We have a big problem with drugs like fentanyl flooding in. This drug is causing lots of deaths, especially among young people. Why are we letting this happen? Fentanyl is a strong painkiller that can kill you with just a small amount. The issue has gotten worse over time, and now we are forced to deal with it....

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

Border Patrol Boosts Security with Razor Wire and Tech

In a move to tighten border security, the Yuma Border Patrol is installing over a mile of razor wire east of the San Luis Port of Entry. This effort aims to prevent illegal entries of people and goods, according to Justin De La Torre, the Yuma Border Patrol Chief. The installation of razor wire is part of a larger plan to reduce illegal border crossings under the ad...

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Trump Talks Tough and then Takes a Breather

Things heated up in the early week. Trump and Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum already agreed to step back from imposing tariffs on the other’s goods. This happened in a month after a quick phone chat. Sheinbaum will send 10, 000 troops to the region to halt drugs and illegal immigrants from crossing north. Just a few days prior, the United S...

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

Democrats Divided: How to Respond to Trump's Immigration Crackdown? #

When Donald Trump first ran for president in 2016, Democrats fiercely opposed his immigration policies. Flash forward to his second term, and some Democrats are considering working with Trump on certain immigration bills. This shift shows how divided the Democratic Party is on how to handle Trump’s tough immigration stance. A recent bill, called the Laken Riley Act, ...

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Trump's Deportation Plans: A Test for Detention Centers

President Trump's ambitious plan to deport millions of undocumented immigrants is facing a significant hurdle: space. The current capacity of immigration detention centers is around 41, 000 beds, but there are an estimated 11. 7 million people living in the U. S. illegally. To achieve his goals, Trump needs more detention space, and that comes at a cost. The Departm...

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

Inauguration Day: What to Expect from Trump's Second Term

Donald Trump will take office for his second term as U. S. President on Monday, with significant plans in store. Despite his past promises, such as closing borders, reinstating travel bans, and mass deportations, it's unclear how these will impact the economy, particularly sectors like agriculture that rely on migrant labor. He aims to repeal executive orders on gun ...

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Immigration Crackdown: Trump's New Plan

In the early hours of his presidency, Donald Trump and his team are preparing to roll out a tough new approach to immigration. The goal? To quickly deport people already living in the US without documents, especially those with criminal records. They're also looking at sending more military resources to the border with Mexico and tightening the rules for who can ente...

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

Trump's Canada Idea: Why Not an Anglosphere Alliance Instead?

In the past, the U. S. has tried to invade Canada several times. Now, President-Elect Donald Trump seems interested in absorbing Canada into the U. S. But why? Is it a serious proposal or just a bluff? Many Canadians don't want to be part of the U. S. , and annexing Canada could change U. S. politics significantly. Instead of threatening Canada, why not form a close ...

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

Biden's Border Blunder and Other Whoppers: A Weekly Roundup

This week started with a whopper from President Biden himself. He claimed that Republicans in Congress wanted to play politics with the border, and that his administration fought to fix it. But let's be real, the White House only started caring about the border when it became a political hot potato. They even tried to pass off a bill that would have made things worse...

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Immigration Debate: A New Path for Democrats?

With Donald Trump set to become president again, some Democrats and pro-immigration groups are considering new ideas to address immigration. Some want to reduce overall immigration numbers while creating better legal paths for immigrants based on the economy's needs and humanitarian relief. Representative Veronica Escobar from Texas teamed up with a Republican colle...

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