Florida Highway Patrol spent millions sending troopers to Texas-Mexico border
The Florida Highway Patrol spent at least $13.5 million over 10 months deploying troopers to the U.S.-Mexico border, records show. That’s about the same cost as hiring 48 new troopers with vehicles.
Border arrests plunge 29% in June to the lowest of Biden's presidency as asylum halt takes hold
Arrests for illegally crossing the border from Mexico plunged 29% in June to the lowest month of Joe Biden’s presidency.
Not all servicemembers have voting protections. Rep. Frost wants to change that
During a news conference Monday, Rep. Maxwell Frost announced the Voting Overseas Treated Equally for Servicemembers (VOTES) Act.
Rights group says Saudi Arabian border guards fired on and killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants
A rights group alleges that border guards in Saudi Arabia fired machine guns and launched mortars at Ethiopians trying to cross into the kingdom from Yemen, likely killing hundreds of the unarmed migrants.
‘Opportunity for a better life:’ UCF students share emotional trip to US-Mexico Border
Instead of vacationing or partying, a group of students from the University of Central Florida set out for the U.S.-Mexico border this summer.
Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost performs on stage with Paramore, slams DeSantis
Rep. Maxwell Frost, who represents Florida’s 10th Congressional District, had some choice words for Gov. Ron DeSantis while appearing on stage at Paramore’s concert Friday night.
Migrants seeking US sponsors find questionable offers online
An underground market has emerged for migrants seeking U.S. sponsors since the Biden administration announced last month that it would accept a limited number of people from Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua and Haiti.
U.S.-bound migration from Venezuela plunges under new policy
U.S. and Mexican officials say far fewer Venezuelans entered the United States in the first week of a U.S. policy to expel them to Mexico without a chance to seek asylum.
Here’s how US border policies affect COVID-19 infection rates
As the delta variant fuels an increase of COVID-19 cases in the U.S., some of President Joe Biden’s critics blame the surge on his border policies, which allow some migrants to enter the country to apply for asylum.
Texas governor: State, crowdsourcing will fund border wall
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has divulged some details on his emerging proposal to build more barriers along the U.S. border with Mexico in his ongoing political fight over immigration with the Democratic Biden administration.