Biden confronted by ‘reality’ of border crisis politics

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President Joe Biden‘s declaration that he is prepared to “shut down” the border if given new authorities by Congress underscores the shifting public sentiment on immigration as migrant crossings break new daily records.

The emerging border compromise being negotiated in the Senate represents a possible escape hatch to the crisis, allowing Biden to address the border, both in practice and rhetorically.

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