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☆ Biden, ahead of border trip, says 'Republicans haven't been serious about this at all'
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( Nicole Gaudiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

President Joe Biden will make his first visit as president to the US-Mexico border on Sunday. Biden has been under GOP pressure to make the trip, but he says they haven't been serious about the issue. Biden will visit El Paso before traveling to Mexico for the North American Leaders' Summit. Absent congressional action, Biden on Thursday announced new enforcement measures to boost border security and reduce the number of unlawful migrant crossings. Republicans have been pressuring Biden to visit the border and some have said Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas should be impeached for failures there.

☆ Hardliner Jim Jordan emerges as a Republican alternative for U.S. House speaker
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-03 | by ( Richard Cowan | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Twenty Republicans voted for Jordan - fewer than a tenth of those backing McCarthy, but enough to stop his progress. The House recessed after three votes without giving McCarthy the House majority he needed on Tuesday and adjourned until noon ET (1700 GMT) on Wednesday to try again. A champion wrestler in high school and college before becoming a college coach, Jordan denied the accusations and thrived in Congress. In 2011, with a newly installed Republican majority in the House, Jordan made President Barack Obama's life miserable by demanding deep budget cuts opposed by Democrats. With then-Speaker John Boehner maneuvering to bring a similar bill to a vote in the House, Jordan told Reuters at a key moment that it was dead.

☆ White House condemns Texas governor after migrants were dropped off outside Kamala Harris' house: 'Abbott abandoned children on the side of the road in below freezing temperatures'
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-26 | by ( Oma Seddiq | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Greg Abbott after busloads of migrants arrived in Washington, DC. Busloads of migrants arrived on Christmas Eve outside of Vice President Kamala Harris' home. The move comes as the future of an immigration policy known as Title 42 remains uncertain. "Governor Abbott abandoned children on the side of the road in below freezing temperatures on Christmas Eve without coordinating with any Federal or local authorities," White House spokesperson Abdullah Hasan said in a statement. Abbott previously sent migrants to Harris' home in September to pressure the administration to take further action.

Three buses coming from Texas dropped off about 140 recent migrants — including babies and young children — near Vice President Kamala Harris’ residence in Washington, D.C. in historically frigid temperatures on Saturday evening. But immigration activists said Saturday’s incident was particularly cruel because of the freezing temperatures in Washington, D.C., and because of the fact that it occurred on Christmas Eve. Madhvi Bahl, an organizer with the Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid Network, confirmed the arrival of the migrants on Saturday to NBC News. The buses dropped the migrants near Harris’ residence at the Naval Observatory. There have been several instances of migrants being dropped off outside, or near, Harris’ residence.

☆ Insana: Signs of slowing inflation emerge, and the Fed now risks doing too much
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-23 | by ( Ron Insana | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Certainly, Friday's inflation data, included in the personal income and spending report, showed a marked deceleration in so-called personal consumption expenditure inflation. Over the past five months, many measures of inflation have fallen more quickly than forecast, including those most closely watched by the Federal Reserve. It now risks doing too much and pushing the U.S. economy into an entirely unnecessary recession next year. That comes at a time when seasonal and historical patterns — like the presidential cycle — favor a positive stock market performance in 2023. First, as was the case in 2021, U.S. population growth was abysmal this year, rising only 0.4%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

☆ America needs immigrants to solve its labor shortage
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-22 | by ( Vanessa Yurkevich | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

But If you’re wondering why America’s labor shortage persists nearly three years into the Covid pandemic, it’s in part because America doesn’t have enough immigrants. Immigrants are vital to the US economy and fill thousands of US jobs – jobs many Americas don’t want to do. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said that in addition to an aging workforce there is a lack of foreign labor contributing to labor shortages. Those types of industries had higher rates of unfilled jobs last year – adding to existing labor shortages, according to UC Davis research. “The farm labor crisis is hindering production and contributing to food price inflation.

Sinema herself, however, said she would not caucus with the Republican Party, according to an interview Politico published on Friday. It will be up to Senate Democrats to foil Republican initiatives. Sinema and Democratic Senator Joe Manchin have kept Washington in suspense over the last two years as they repeatedly withheld needed votes for legislation sought by Biden. Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) walks from her hideaway office to the Senate floor at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S. August 2, 2022. Just this week, Sinema and Republican Senator Thom Tillis unveiled an immigration reform plan that is getting bipartisan attention in the Senate.

Biden had been hopeful that Russian President Vladimir Putin would be more apt to free Griner once America’s midterm elections were done, a calculation that proved correct. Still detained in Russia is Paul Whelan, a businessman whom the White House has also been working to free without success. In a 2012 interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” when he was vice president, Biden came out in favor of same-sex marriage, and he is expected to sign the measure into law. White House officials acknowledged the headwinds and worried that the midterm elections would be a repudiation of Biden’s record. “When I look at what the Biden White House has done, I think experience and patience really paid off,” said Jennifer Palmieri, who served as White House communications director during the Obama administration.

☆ Congress is unwilling to trust the private sector on immigrant hiring, says Carlos Gutierrez
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-07 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCongress is unwilling to trust the private sector on immigrant hiring, says Carlos GutierrezCarlos Gutierrez, former CEO of Kellogg’s and EmPath co-founder, joins CNBC's 'Squawk Box' to discuss the need for immigration reform in the U.S.

☆ CEOs are very cautious but hopeful of a soft landing, says Business Roundtable's Josh Bolten
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-06 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCEOs are very cautious but hopeful of a soft landing, says Business Roundtable's Josh BoltenJosh Bolten, Business Roundtable CEO and president, joins CNBC's 'Squawk Box' to discuss the need for U.S. immigration reform, CEO confidence, and more.

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan Senate duo has launched a last-minute push to enact immigration reform before the end of the year. Under the proposal, the boost in border security would include higher salaries for border patrol agents, and increased staffing and other resources for border patrol and border protection. “They have clearly found a successful equation here," the Senate aide said. If they can strike a deal, pro-immigration reform members are hoping to attach their proposal to a bill to keep the government funded that must pass later this month. I’ve been in touch w/ my colleagues & will carefully review their proposal,” Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin, D-Ill., tweeted on Monday.

☆ America's failure to fix its legal immigration system is hurting worker retention
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailAmerica's failure to fix its legal immigration system is hurting worker retentionCNBC's Steve Liesman joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the U.S. gridlock on immigration reform, the need for more immigrant workers in healthcare, and how America's problems with illegal immigration conflict with legal immigrants.

☆ Countries lure workers away from U.S. as immigration reform remains gridlocked in Washington
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCountries lure workers away from U.S. as immigration reform remains gridlocked in WashingtonCNBC's Steve Liesman joins 'Squawk Box' to report how other countries are recruiting talent away from the U.S. amid the country's broken legal immigration system.

☆ Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto wins reelection over Republican Adam Laxalt, NBC News projects
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-12 | by ( Chelsey Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) speaks at a campaign rally for Nevada Democrats at Cheyenne High School on November 01, 2022 in North Las Vegas, Nevada. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., won her reelection bid against former state Attorney General Adam Laxalt, defending a swing-state seat for the Democrats, NBC News projected. Cortez Masto has represented Nevada in the U.S. Senate since 2017, the first Latina elected to the chamber. The former state attorney general replaced the late Sen. Harry Reid, who held the seat from 1987 to 2017. Cortez Masto served two terms as Nevada's attorney general from 2007 to 2015.

☆ Live Results: Rep. David Valadao, an anti-Trump Republican, faces off against Democrat Rudy Salas in California's 22nd Congressional District election
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Hanna Kang | April Joyner | Nov | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Rep. David Valadao is running against Democratic Assemblyman Rudy Salas in California's 22nd Congressional District. The 22nd District is located in the Central Valley and includes Hanford, where Valadao was born and raised. 2022 General EmbedsCalifornia's 22nd Congressional District candidatesValadao is one of the few House Republicans who voted to impeach President Donald Trump. Similar to Valadao, Salas has represented the agricultural heart of California since 2012 and has supported Latino students' education. Voting history for California's 22nd Congressional DistrictCalifornia's 22nd Congressional District is located in the Central Valley and includes Delano, Porterville, Hanford — where Valadao was born and raised — and portions of Bakersfield.

☆ Republican Catalina Lauf seeks to oust incumbent Rep. Bill Foster in Illinois' 11th Congressional District election
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-05 | by ( Hanna Kang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Republican Catalina Lauf looks to unseat Democratic Rep. Bill Foster in Illinois' 11th Congressional District. IL-17IL-06IL-13 HouseRepublican Catalina Lauf looks to unseat longtime Democratic Rep. Bill Foster in Illinois' 11th Congressional District. Illinois' 11th Congressional District candidatesLauf, who sits on the large bench of Republican Latino candidates the GOP built this year, is a Woodstock, Illinois, native and daughter of Latin American immigrants. "I think for many women of all ages it may be the number one issue," Foster told a local station. Voting history for Illinois' 11th Congressional DistrictIllinois' 11th Congressional District, which under its previous boundaries covered the west and southwest suburbs, now stretches into the northwest territory of McHenry, Boone, DeKalb, and Kane counties.

☆ Op-ed: Democrats are better for our country and economy
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Rep. Suzan Delbene | Chair Of The New Democrat Coalition | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

All of this is a direct result of the work Democrats have done in Congress and in the White House. While Democrats are moving America forward, Republicans are working to move our country and economy backward. Under President Biden's leadership, Democrats have grown our economy 3 times faster than when Republicans controlled Congress and the White House. This is what a pro-business, pro-worker, pro-economic growth party and economic plan look like. While Republicans look to the past, New Dems look to the future – and in about a week, Americans will decide between the two.

☆ Crist to DeSantis: Will you run for president? Florida governor refuses to say in caustic debate
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Marc Caputo | Marc Caputo Is A Senior National Political Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

“You’re running for governor,” Crist said, looking at DeSantis as the governor looked forward. “It’s not a tough question,” Crist said, filling the dead air. When Crist blamed DeSantis for rising utility bills and the skyrocketing cost of hurricane insurance, DeSantis faulted Crist for supporting Biden’s policies amid rising inflation. Time and again Monday night, Crist returned to the issue of DeSantis’ looming decision about whether he would run for president in 2024. It wasn’t the only question DeSantis wouldn’t answer.

☆ Inflation, crime and immigration remain front-and-center issues for GOP, says Rep. Kevin Brady
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailInflation, crime and immigration remain front-and-center issues for GOP, says Rep. Kevin BradyU.S Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, the lead republican on the House Ways and Means Committee, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss workers experiencing net pay-cuts, immigration reform, government interest towards innovation and tax reform, and midterms.

☆ These 10 LGBTQ candidates could make political history in November
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-23 | by ( Matt Lavietes | Matt Lavietes Is A Reporter For Nbc Out. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +11 min

More than 600 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer candidates will be on the ballot Nov. 8 — up from the 432 candidates in the previous midterm elections in 2018 — according to the political action committee LGBTQ Victory Fund. But even as an LGBTQ political leader, Balint, who is a lesbian, has faced pushback for her sexuality. He previously told NBC News that his Republican political affiliation was a result of his family's affection for former President Ronald Reagan. Jennie ArmstrongRunning for: Alaska House of Representatives, District 16Andrew GrayRunning for: Alaska House of Representatives, District 20If elected would be the first: LGBTQ state lawmaker(s) in Alaskan history. Alaska is one of four states with zero out LGBTQ state lawmakers, according to the LGBTQ Victory Fund.

☆ Rep. David Valadao, an anti-Trump Republican, faces off against Democrat Rudy Salas in California's 22nd Congressional District election
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( Hanna Kang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Rep. David Valadao is running against Democratic Assemblyman Rudy Salas in California's 22nd Congressional District. The 22nd District is located in the Central Valley and includes Hanford, where Valadao was born and raised. California's 22nd Congressional District candidatesValadao is one of the few House Republicans who voted to impeach President Donald Trump. Similar to Valadao, Salas has represented the agricultural heart of California since 2012 and has supported Latino students' education. Voting history for California's 22nd Congressional DistrictCalifornia's 22nd Congressional District is located in the Central Valley and includes Delano, Porterville, Hanford — where Valadao was born and raised — and portions of Bakersfield.

☆ Microsoft, Apple, Meta, other big U.S. firms run ads urging Congress to protect 'Dreamers' as DACA fades
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Julia-Ainsley-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Julia Ainsley | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

“Collectively, we represent the backbone of an American economy facing tremendous workforce challenges as a result of the pandemic. Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that DACA was illegal but allowed more than 600,000 current DACA recipients to keep their status while a lower court reviewed a new DACA rule the Biden administration put forward. He is predicted to rule against the new DACA rule ultimately, because he found its previous iteration illegal. “Tragically, the 5th Circuit and courts have made it clear that not only did they rule the current DACA rule is illegal, but the new DACA rule will be illegal, too,” said Todd Schulte, the president and executive director of FWD.US, a group that has advocated for DACA to continue. “Now, no one trusts Democrats of the Biden administration to actually enforce the law and crack down on illegal immigration.

☆ U.S. retail sales unchanged; consumers showing resilience
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-14 | by ( Lucia Mutikani | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

But consumers are not rolling over yet, with the report from the Commerce Department on Friday also showing a measure of underlying retail sales rising last month, thanks to strong wage gains and savings. These so-called core retail sales were also stronger than initially thought in August. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterThe unchanged reading in retail sales last month followed an upwardly revised 0.4% rise in August. Retail sales increased 8.2% on a year-on-year basis in September. Data for August was revised higher to show these core retail sales rising 0.2% instead of being unchanged as previously reported.

☆ Biden White House preparing to take executive action to protect DACA 'Dreamers'
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-29 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Josh-Lederman-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Josh Lederman | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

The White House is preparing to take executive action to protect hundreds of thousands of immigrants known as “Dreamers,” people close to the White House told NBC News, as the Biden administration braces for a potential court defeat that could end the decade-old Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Circuit Court of Appeals, possibly within days. Although the Biden administration is likely to appeal the order, the Supreme Court has indicated it would agree with a 5th Circuit ruling that ends the Obama-era program. The order would direct Immigration and Customs Enforcement to deprioritize deporting DACA recipients and refrain from deporting them if they aren’t deemed threats to public safety or national security. And if something terrible comes out of the 5th Circuit, I think it could be an issue in November,” said Durbin, referring to the November midterm elections.

☆ Our lawsuit against DeSantis over his migrant political stunt is a chance to reflect
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-29 | by ( Oscar Chacón | Oscar Chacón Is The Executive Director Of | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

Ron DeSantis flew to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, in a political stunt. Our organization is a network of groups that help immigrants achieve a sustainable way of life throughout the Americas. Ultimately, the Martha’s Vineyard case is an opportunity to reflect on how we can do better, honoring the critical role migrants play in bettering our nation. Overall, our immigration laws are obsolete and impractical. The Martha’s Vineyard lawsuit is a chance for us to revisit the conversation about whether we are truly prepared to honor our promise of being a country that welcomes immigrants.

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