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Border Gotaways Surge & The Dow’s Historic High | Afternoon Update | 5.16.24

May 16, 2024
07:45
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Topics discussed include the surge in 'gotaways' at the border under Biden, the Dow hitting 40,000, conflicts between Congress and the Justice Department over investigation records, a Supreme Court ruling on funding structure, Kamala Harris accepting a VP debate offer, and a North Carolina bill banning public mask wearing.
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  • Significant increase in illegal immigrants evading border patrol under Biden admin
  • Dow Jones reaches historic high due to strong earnings reports and potential interest rate cuts

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Soaring Illegal Immigration under Biden

The new data reveals a significant increase in illegal immigrants evading border patrol under President Biden's administration. Numbers obtained from the FOIA request by Fox News indicate a rise to approximately 1.6 million gotaways, surpassing the entire decade's count before Biden's term. This surge highlights the challenges faced in border control and immigration policies under the current administration.

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