The Washington Examiner — There’s been a theme to recent press coverage of Jeb Bush and the rest of the Republican 2016 presidential field. The theme is contrast: While Bush was in San Francisco delivering a moderate message on immigration, other candidates gathered at Rep. Steve “Deportable” King’s meeting in Des Moines to hew to a […]
Obama’s immigration action carries limited economic appeal
The Washington Examiner — President Obama’s attempts to link his executive action on immigration reform to bolstering the middle class are likely overblown, as economists argue that White House efforts to spare up to 5 million illegal immigrants from deportation will have a limited impact on the overall economy. Obama is highlighting his power play on […]
2015 border surge likely, data shows
The Daily Caller — The flow of Central American migrant families across the Texas border is continuing at almost the same level as a year ago, according to newly released federal data. In the last three months of 2014, 7,468 Central American migrants crossed in family units, down only 12 percent from the 8,511 migrants who […]
California DMV ordered to overlook identity theft by illegals
Breitbart — Illegal aliens may enjoy a free pass on identity theft due to a new investigative policy at California’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The policy, issued last year and effective as of Jan. 1, 2015, directs DMV investigators to overlook identity theft by applicants “who may have attempted to obtain or been issued a license […]
House GOP leaders cancel vote on border security bill amid complaints
FOX News — House Republican leaders on Monday sidelined a controversial border security bill amid widespread disagreement among GOP lawmakers, making it the latest piece of legislation caught in an internal battle in the caucus. Chamber leaders blamed the decision to cancel the vote, which had been set for Wednesday, on the massive snowstorm hitting the […]
Congress must plot next move on Homeland Security spending
The Washington Examiner — With one month remaining before a Department of Homeland Security funding bill expires, senators this week are expected to begin huddling over the fate of House-passed legislation that extends the department’s spending while also curbing President Obama’s executive actions benefiting illegal immigrants. It’s legislation that could ultimately provoke a major internal GOP […]