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US Border Cities Strained Ahead of Expected Migrant Surge

US Border Cities Strained Ahead of Expected Migrant Surge

Along the U.S. southern border, two cities — El Paso, Texas, and Ciudad Juarez in Mexico — prepared Sunday for a surge of as many as 5,000 new migrants a day as pandemic-era immigration restrictions expire this week, setting in motion plans for emergency housing, food and other essentials.Read more

Biden’s Bullish 2024 Talk Does Little to Tamp Down Chatter

Biden’s Bullish 2024 Talk Does Little to Tamp Down Chatter

President Joe Biden toasted a reelection campaign with his French counterpart. He and the Rev. Al Sharpton talked about the prospect during a photo-op. And, for someone who often meanders through his thoughts, Biden has been notably explicit about his political plans.Read more

Young Voters’ Enthusiasm for Democrats Waned During Midterms

Young Voters’ Enthusiasm for Democrats Waned During Midterms

Young voters who have been critical to Democratic successes in recent elections showed signs in November’s midterms that their enthusiasm may be waning, a potential warning sign for a party that will need their strong backing heading into the 2024 presidential race.Read more

WNBA Star Griner Freed in Swap for Russian Arms Dealer Bout

WNBA Star Griner Freed in Swap for Russian Arms Dealer Bout

Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a high-profile prisoner exchange, as the U.S. released notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout but failed to win freedom for another American, Paul Whelan, who has been jailed for nearly four years.Read more

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