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March 18, 2024 at 8:08 PM

Trump claims attacks on migrants help 'stir debate,' says he will 'soon' announce abortion position

Trump on Sunday defended some of his controversial attacks on migrants, insisting that he has to use "certain rhetoric" to "stir debate"
March 18, 2024 at 8:08 PM
Trump claims attacks on migrants 'stir debate,' will 'soon' decide abortion position
March 17, 2024 at 9:54 PM

The ‘American public disagrees’ with Trump's migrant rhetoric: Rep. Mike Turner

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, on “This Week.”
March 17, 2024 at 9:54 PM
The ‘American public disagrees’ with Trump's migrant rhetoric: Rep. Mike Turner
March 17, 2024 at 5:58 PM

Rep. Turner disagrees with Trump's anti-migrant rhetoric but argues he can 'fix' border 'crisis'

Rep. Mike Turner, a top House Republican, on Sunday said he disagreed with Trump calling some migrants "not people" and "animals"
March 17, 2024 at 5:58 PM
Turner disagrees with Trump migrant comments but argues he can 'fix' border 'crisis'
March 13, 2024 at 1:44 AM

New York City officials investigating stun gun arrest of migrant holding baby caught on tape

An NYPD spokesperson says that on March 8, police were called to a dispute with an "intoxicated and disorderly male who was threatening staff members."
March 13, 2024 at 1:44 AM
NYC officials investigating stun gun arrest of migrant holding baby caught on tape
March 11, 2024 at 7:47 PM

Biden 'did not apologize' for using term 'an illegal' during State of the Union, White House says

He said he regrets using the word, saying he should have said "undocumented."
March 11, 2024 at 7:47 PM
Biden 'did not apologize' for using term 'an illegal' during State of the Union: WH
March 10, 2024 at 1:02 PM

Trump blasts Biden over Laken Riley's death after Biden says he regrets using term 'illegal'

Biden used the term during State of the Union to describe a suspected killer.
March 10, 2024 at 1:02 PM
March 7, 2024 at 10:53 PM

Immigration, border security standoff backdrop for State of the Union

How President Biden addresses the key issue could define this election year.
March 7, 2024 at 10:53 PM
Immigration, border security standoff backdrop for State of the Union
March 6, 2024 at 9:20 PM

2 congresswomen discuss House bill to reinstate 'Remain in Mexico' policy

Reps. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., and Lori Chavez-Deremer, R-Ore., discuss a new bill that would reinstate the “Remain in Mexico” policy and include $66.3 billion in foreign military aid.
March 6, 2024 at 9:20 PM
2 congresswomen discuss House bill to reinstate 'Remain in Mexico' policy
March 5, 2024 at 3:47 PM

Supreme Court pauses strict Texas immigration law ahead of ruling

The Biden administration is taking its fight against Texas' strict immigration law to the Supreme Court.
March 5, 2024 at 3:47 PM
Supreme Court pauses strict Texas immigration law ahead of ruling
March 3, 2024 at 9:41 PM

Democrats need to 'go on the offense' on border control: Sen. Chris Murphy

ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., on “This Week.”
March 3, 2024 at 9:41 PM
Democrats need to 'go on the offense' on border control: Sen. Chris Murphy
March 3, 2024 at 7:58 PM

Biden 'almost certainly' will take executive action on the border: Martin

The Powerhouse Roundtable breaks down the latest news on “This Week.”
March 3, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Biden 'almost certainly' will take executive action on the border: Martin
March 2, 2024 at 5:18 PM

President Biden and Donald Trump at the border on the same day

Deputy Political Director Averi Harper and ABC White House correspondent MaryAlice Parks take a closer look at the top political headlines this week.
March 2, 2024 at 5:18 PM
President Biden and Donald Trump at the border on the same day
March 1, 2024 at 7:34 PM

Dueling border visits

President Biden and former President Trump delivered opposing messages on how they plan to address the migrant crisis. ABC News’ Perry Russom reports.
March 1, 2024 at 7:34 PM
Dueling border visits
March 1, 2024 at 3:46 PM

Immigration is at the center of the 2024 election for many. Why?

Here’s how Americans feel about the issues of immigration and the border, and whether Biden or Trump would handle it better
March 1, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Immigration is at the center of the 2024 election for many. Why?
March 1, 2024 at 3:13 PM

Biden and Trump visit border on the same day

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump both made visits to the U.S.-Mexico border on Thursday, spotlighting an issue of top concern for most Americans.
March 1, 2024 at 3:13 PM
Biden and Trump visit border on the same day
March 1, 2024 at 1:47 AM

Biden challenges Trump to drop opposition to bipartisan border security bill

In Brownsville, Texas, Biden told Trump to "stop playing politics."
March 1, 2024 at 1:47 AM
Biden challenges Trump to drop opposition to bipartisan border security bill
March 1, 2024 at 1:08 AM

Biden and Trump pitch solutions to migrant crisis at dueling Texas border visits

During separate visits to key Texas locations, the presidential candidates expressed different solutions to the border crisis.
March 1, 2024 at 1:08 AM
Biden and Trump pitch solutions to migrant crisis at dueling Texas border visits
March 1, 2024 at 12:01 AM

Biden, Trump make visits to US border to address immigration debate

President Biden and former President Trump are putting a spotlight on the migrant crisis at the southern border. Rep. Pete Sessions discusses how those visits translate on Capitol Hill.
March 1, 2024 at 12:01 AM
Biden, Trump make visits to US border to address immigration debate
March 1, 2024 at 12:01 AM

Biden speaks at southern border

Growing numbers of state and federal officials are considering cellphone bans in schools. Plus, our panel answers what song defines their generation.
March 1, 2024 at 12:01 AM
Biden speaks at southern border
February 29, 2024 at 11:44 PM

Trump doubles down on warnings of 'migrant crime' in border speech

As Trump was touring the Texas border on Thursday, ahead of remarks in which he denounced Biden's handling of immigration, he waved to migrants across the Rio Grande
February 29, 2024 at 11:44 PM
Trump doubles down on warnings of 'migrant crime' in border speech
February 29, 2024 at 10:16 PM

Trump, Biden visit southern border

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump both visit Texas amid a surge of migrants at the southern border.
February 29, 2024 at 10:16 PM
Trump, Biden visit southern border
February 29, 2024 at 10:08 PM

As Trump returns to the border, a closer look at what he's pledging to do on immigration if elected

Trump has made immigration a central message and spent nearly every appearance on the trail talking about it while touting what he would do about it in a second term
February 29, 2024 at 10:08 PM
As Trump returns to border, a closer look at what he's pledging to do if elected
February 29, 2024 at 9:26 PM

New York City discovers migrants being housed illegally in furniture store

A Bronx furniture store where people were being illegally housed has been vacated by the city after people were found in unsafe living conditions.
February 29, 2024 at 9:26 PM
City discovers migrants being housed illegally in furniture store
February 29, 2024 at 9:26 PM

Biden and Trump visit the border

ABC News correspondent Mireya Villarreal discusses President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump’s trips to the U.S-Mexico border and its impact on the presidential election.
February 29, 2024 at 9:26 PM
Biden and Trump visit the border
February 29, 2024 at 8:04 PM

Biden, Trump headed for border clash with immigration in 2024 spotlight

Joe Biden and Donald Trump are both going to the southern border Thursday, an election-year clash sure to spotlight an issue that is of top concern for most Americans.
February 29, 2024 at 8:04 PM
Biden, Trump headed for border clash with immigration in 2024 spotlight
February 29, 2024 at 6:52 PM

Judge puts temporary halt to strict Texas immigration law

A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction Thursday to temporarily prevent one of the strictest immigration bills in the country from going into effect in Texas.
February 29, 2024 at 6:52 PM
Judge puts a halt to strict Texas immigration law
February 29, 2024 at 6:04 PM

Biden, Trump head to southern border to spotlight immigration issue

The president will again blame Trump for tanking the bipartisan border deal. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump has been promising mass deportations if he wins in November.
February 29, 2024 at 6:04 PM
Biden, Trump head to southern border to spotlight immigration issue
February 29, 2024 at 3:17 PM

Biden, Trump to have dueling visits to border

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will both visit the southern border separately on Thursday, where they will lay out their visions for tackling the immigration crisis.
February 29, 2024 at 3:17 PM
Biden, Trump to have dueling visits to border
February 29, 2024 at 12:25 PM

Ahead of Biden and Trump's dueling visits, what's the situation at the Texas border?

Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott is in a standoff with the White House over control.
February 29, 2024 at 12:25 PM
Ahead of Biden and Trump's dueling visits, what's the situation at the Texas border?
February 28, 2024 at 7:23 PM

High-level migration meeting between US, Mexico, Guatemala to result in 'several important announcements,' officials say

Wednesday's meeting between the United States, Mexico and Guatemala on managing migration will result in "several important announcements," senior U.S. officials said.
February 28, 2024 at 7:23 PM
'Important announcements' expected from US-Mexico-Guatemala migration meeting
February 28, 2024 at 12:56 PM

NYC Mayor Eric Adams calls for modifying sanctuary city status

Mayor Eric Adams said on Tuesday that migrants who commit serious crimes should be deported and the city should be able to communicate with federal ICE agents.
February 28, 2024 at 12:56 PM
NYC Mayor Eric Adams calls for modifying sanctuary city status
February 28, 2024 at 11:39 AM

NYC Mayor Eric Adams calls for modifying sanctuary city status

Mayor Eric Adams said on Tuesday that migrants who commit serious crimes should be deported and the city should be able to communicate with federal ICE agents.
February 28, 2024 at 11:39 AM
NYC mayor calls for modifying sanctuary city status
February 28, 2024 at 4:40 AM

By The Numbers: Immigration is again the top concern of Americans

A look at the numbers behind immigration now surpassing "government" as the top concern for Americans.
February 28, 2024 at 4:40 AM
By The Numbers: Immigration is again the top concern of Americans
February 27, 2024 at 8:44 PM

Georgia governor blames Biden after woman allegedly killed by undocumented migrant

Gov. Brian Kemp is demanding answers from President Joe Biden after Laken Hope Riley was allegedly killed by Jose Antonio Ibarra, who authorities believe illegally entered the U.S in 2022.
February 27, 2024 at 8:44 PM
Georgia governor blames Biden after woman allegedly killed by undocumented migrant
February 27, 2024 at 2:08 PM

Armed bandits rob migrants crossing border illegally, border patrol chief says

A group of “armed bandits” near the U.S. southern border attempted to rob migrants crossing illegally, according to US Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens.
February 27, 2024 at 2:08 PM
Armed bandits rob migrants crossing border illegally, border patrol chief says
February 27, 2024 at 9:43 AM

Biden to make his 2nd visit to southern border on the same day as Trump

President Joe Biden will make his second visit to the U.S.-Mexico border on Thursday to make another push for Congress to pass a bipartisan border deal.
February 27, 2024 at 9:43 AM
Biden to make his 2nd visit to southern border on the same day as Trump
February 22, 2024 at 11:46 PM

Biden considering executive action at the border

Pres. Joe Biden is weighing executive action following the failure of a bipartisan border deal, according to an administration official.
February 22, 2024 at 11:46 PM
Biden considering executive action at the border
February 22, 2024 at 9:14 PM

Biden considering executive action on border to toughen asylum restrictions

The administration hasn't made a decision yet, but the president could impose tough restrictions on asylum seekers after Congress failed to act.
February 22, 2024 at 9:14 PM
Biden considering executive action on border to toughen asylum restrictions
February 22, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Biden considering executive action on southern border

An administration official told ABC News a decision hasn't been made yet, but the president could impose tough restrictions on asylum seekers after Congress failed to act.
February 22, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Biden considering executive action on southern border
February 22, 2024 at 3:29 PM

White House considering executive action on border

President Joe Biden is considering executive action on the border to stem the flow of migrants after Congressional Republicans killed a bipartisan compromise on border security.
February 22, 2024 at 3:29 PM
White House considering executive action on border
1 month ago

Biden weighs tightening asylum restrictions at the southern border, official says

President Joe Biden is looking at the possibility of taking executive action to tighten asylum restrictions, an administration official confirms to ABC
1 month ago
Biden weighs tightening asylum restrictions at the southern border, official says
1 month ago

Biden mulling changes to asylum seeker rules: Sources

President Joe Biden is considering new action on the border and placing restrictions on asylum seekers, sources have told ABC News.
1 month ago
Biden mulling changes to asylum seeker rules: Sources
1 month ago

Texas governor building 2,300-bed military base at seized border park

Texas is building a new military base for National Guard members deployed to the southern border in Eagle Pass, Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott said last week
1 month ago
Texas governor building 2,300-bed military base at seized border park
1 month ago

Bipartisan House members unveil new border, foreign aid proposal

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers unveiled a new proposal to provide defense-only aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan and funds for the U.S. southern border.
1 month ago
Bipartisan House members unveil new border, foreign aid proposal
1 month ago

Actor takes role that imitates real-life immigration struggles

Actor Ezekiel Pacheco takes on a role that resembles some of the immigration struggles he faces in real life. ABC's Armando Garcia sits with him to discuss his first lead role in "At The Gates."
1 month ago
Actor takes role that imitates real-life immigration struggles
1 month ago

Senate Republicans block bipartisan border deal

The Republican blockade shut down a bill that would have provided not only a major win for President Biden, but foreign aid to Taiwan, Border Patrol, Israel and Ukraine.
1 month ago
Senate Republicans block bipartisan border deal
1 month ago

Senate GOP blocks bipartisan border deal

Just one day after a failed impeachment attempt Capitol Hill is scrambling to reach an agreement about the southern border, also more American families on the brink of financial disaster.
1 month ago
Senate GOP blocks bipartisan border deal
1 month ago

Border bill fails Senate vote

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien is on Capitol Hill where a Senate vote for a bill that would give funding to border security as well as providing funds to Ukraine has failed.
1 month ago
Border bill fails Senate vote
1 month ago

House GOP fails to impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas over border

The final vote to impeach Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas was 214-216 after four Republicans defected and joined all Democrats present in opposing the measure.
1 month ago
House GOP fails to impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas over border
1 month ago

Amid battle over Senate border bill, here's how it would overhaul the system

The new Senate immigration bill seeks to address one of the most complex and politically fraught issues facing the United States: what to do about the southern border
1 month ago
Amid battle over Senate border bill, here's how it would overhaul the system