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The President's Daily Brief

PDB Situation Report | June 8, 2024: Biden's Asylum Cap & Russia's Counter Space Weapon

Jun 8, 2024
Mark Krikorian discusses Biden's asylum cap at the border. Russia's 'Counter Space Weapon' threatening US satellites examined. Also, Iran's Supreme Leader backlash over backing Hamas attacks.
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  • President Biden signed an executive order placing a cap on asylum seekers at the US southern border, addressing the border crisis.
  • Russia launched a 'Counter Space Weapon' targeting US Satellites, raising concerns about national security threats in space.

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Impacts of President Biden's Executive Order at the Southern Border

President Biden signed an executive order placing a cap on asylum seekers at the US southern border. The order temporarily shuts down the border if daily crossings exceed 2,500 people. Individuals crossing unlawfully will be ineligible for asylum and could be removed within days. Despite exceptions like the CBP-1 app and mass parole program, the order marks Biden's first significant action addressing the border crisis.

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