Tag: Border

President Trump said Mexico would pay. Mexico said, "No thank you." The Trump administration pivoted and announced that they had discovered a new way, as they put it, to make Mexico pay after all. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Beltway Confidential

In the Trump administration, is anything worse than economic uncertainty?

Bruce Yandle · May 5, 2017 5:44 pm

Homeland Security secretary says arrests of people entering the United States illegally across the Mexican border plummeted in March 2017. That's a signal that fewer people are trying to sneak into the U.S. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy: Trump’s ‘virtual wall’ may remove need for real wall

Eddie Scarry · May 4, 2017 1:26 pm

The bill would force cities and counties in the Lone Star State to fully follow federal immigration policies. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Greg Abbott: ‘I’m getting my pen warmed up’ to sign sanctuary cities bill

Anna Giaritelli · May 4, 2017 1:48 am

Rep. Andy Biggs writes that he's flabbergasted that the Republican Party would promote a bill that does nothing to address out-of-control spending or deficit reduction. (AP Photo/Bob Christie, File)

Freedom Caucus member Andy Biggs: Budget bill surrenders to demands of Democrats

Rep. Andy Biggs · May 3, 2017 8:48 pm

U.S. troops observe a target being struck by coalition artillery in Iraq during the offensive to liberate West Mosul from ISIS. U.S. troops are already serving in a quasi-peacekeeping role, patrolling areas in Syria where rival factions might otherwise be fighting among themselves. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Hull)

National Security

The Pentagon isn’t planning to send more troops to enforce Trump’s Syria safe zones, sources say

Jamie McIntyre · May 3, 2017 7:28 pm

The number of illegal immigrants apprehended at the border has plunged, but the president said a wall is still necessary. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

Trump: Wall necessary despite drop in number of illegal immigrants caught at the border

Anna Giaritelli · May 2, 2017 10:29 pm

DHS has put out two solicitations: one for a concrete wall, and one for other designs. DHS said numerous submissions were made for both kinds of walls. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

National Security

‘Hundreds’ of border wall designs submitted to DHS

Pete Kasperowicz · May 2, 2017 8:36 pm

Kelly said the spending bill represents the biggest investment in border security in a decade. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

John Kelly slams Democrats, media for celebrating lack of border wall funding

Kyle Feldscher · May 2, 2017 6:06 pm

The legislation angered conservatives who expected a GOP-controlled Congress and White House result in more Republican provisions. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Ryan, McConnell defend wins in spending bill

Susan Ferrechio · May 2, 2017 5:31 pm

President Trump touted the victories he said Republicans secured with a spending deal struck in Congress this week. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

National Security

Trump: Spending deal is a ‘clear win’

Sarah Bedford · May 2, 2017 4:18 pm

President Trump on Tuesday called for a government shutdown at the end of September in order to kill the legislative filibuster in the Senate so he can pass more of his priorities. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Trump calls for government shutdown-nuclear option combination in September

Kyle Feldscher · May 2, 2017 1:21 pm

Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., chairman of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, said his group has not taken a formal position on the bill, but he is fielding angry feedback from constituents. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

National Security

Conservatives fume over ‘complete’ spending concession to Democrats

Susan Ferrechio · May 2, 2017 12:34 am