#GOP border bill would gut pathways to asylum 

#GOP border bill would gut pathways to asylum 

A Republican border and immigration bill set to come to the House floor Thursday would represent one of the biggest clawbacks of asylum rights in decades if enacted, experts warn.  The GOP is aiming to pass the bill May 11 — the same day President Biden is set to lift Title 42. It’s a move that will…

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#READ: Federal criminal indictment against George Santos

#READ: Federal criminal indictment against George Santos

Rep. George Santos (D-N.Y.) has been hit with federal charges amid growing scrutiny over his personal background and his campaign finances. The Department of Justice on Wednesday released the indictment, which slaps him with charges including wire fraud, money laundering and others. Read the indictment here. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This…

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#Trump returns to CNN: Five things to watch

#Trump returns to CNN: Five things to watch

An explosive piece of political theater is set for Wednesday evening when former President Trump appears at a town hall event televised by CNN — a day after he was found liable in a civil trial of sexual abuse. Trump and the network have been fierce foes in recent years. Trump even went so far, while…

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#Five takeaways from the Biden, McCarthy meeting on debt limit debate

#Five takeaways from the Biden, McCarthy meeting on debt limit debate

President Biden and the top four congressional leaders, including Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), came away from their Tuesday meeting with no path forward to avoid the nation defaulting on its debts. The president’s meeting with McCarthy, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.)…

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