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Record Border Crossings & SBF Dodges Charges | 1.2.24

Jan 2, 2024
14:06
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Record-breaking numbers of illegal border crossings, escalating conflict in the Red Sea, and controversy surrounding a Democrat mega-donor's dodging of charges are discussed in this episode. Also mentioned are taxpayer-funded health care for legal immigrants in California and growing unrest in the Middle East.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Southern border witnessed a historic surge in illegal immigrant encounters, prompting states like Texas to take drastic measures to address the crisis.
  • The U.S. faces challenges in recruiting allies for Operation Prosperity Guardian, a mission aimed at reopening Red Sea shipping, amidst ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.

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Record Number of Illegal Immigrant Crossings at Southern Border

Last month saw the highest number of illegal immigrant encounters at the Southern border in history, with over 276,000 encounters. This represents a 262% increase compared to the same month in 2020. The crisis is unprecedented and states like Texas are taking aggressive action by allocating billions of dollars towards border security and passing immigration measures.

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