US Homeland Security Adviser to Meet with Mexico President on Migration
White House Pushes for Legislation to Provide New Funds for Border Security
U.S. Homeland Security adviser Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall is scheduled to meet with Mexico’s president to discuss migration. The White House is advocating for legislation to allocate new funds for border security.
Visit at the Request of U.S. President Joe Biden
Mexico’s Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador confirmed that Sherwood-Randall’s visit is at the behest of U.S. President Joe Biden. The meeting aims to address negotiations on migration and security matters.
Biden Administration’s Stance on Aid to Israel
On Monday, the Biden administration expressed its opposition to a standalone bill backed by House Republicans to provide aid to Israel. The administration labeled the move as a “political ploy” and favored a broader bipartisan measure.
Broad Bipartisan Bill to Overhaul Migration Policy
The broader bipartisan bill, totaling $118 billion, seeks to revamp migration policy and allocate new funding for border security. Additionally, it includes provisions for emergency aid to Ukraine, Israel, and partners in the Indo-Pacific region.