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Print this article Asylum-seeking migrant families wait to be transported by the U.S. Border Patrol after crossing the Rio Grande river into the United States from Mexico in La Joya, Texas, April 27, 2021. (Go Nakamura/Reuters) Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) told members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus that he is “actively exploring” ways to grant citizenship to millions of illegal immigrants via budget reconciliation, two people familiar with the...

Chicago’s Latino Caucus endorses civilian oversight plan following police killing of 13-year-old Adam Toledo Erika Pérez, La DePaulia Managing Editor|April 25, 2021 The Latino Caucus of the Chicago City Council voted to endorse the civilian police oversight ordinance on April 6. The ordinance is also backed by the Grassroots Alliance for Police Responsibility (GAPA) and the coalition for the Civilian Police Accountability Council (CPAC). According to the Chicago Sun-Times, five aldermen in t...

  MS. PSAKI:  Okay.  Happy Earth Day, everyone.  And joining us in the Briefing Room for the second time — I told you they’d come back and take more questions; I deliver on my promises — is National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy and Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry.   We’re, of course, very excited to have them here.  After their short remarks, they will be able to take just a few questions because they have a busy Climate Summit under way.       On day one, Pr...

Since leaving his post at Foggy Bottom in January, Pompeo has made speaking appearances in Iowa and New Hampshire, the first two states to vote in presidential nominating contests. He’s joined Fox News as a contributor, giving him a clear platform to speak to the network’s conservative audience. And he’s involving himself in legislative efforts on Capitol Hill, joining a group of Republican lawmakers this week in unveiling legislation curbing President Biden But despite his early and ag...

POLITICO Biden’s open to doing immigration through reconciliation, Hispanic lawmakers say The president spoke to members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus on Tuesday and pledged to lean in to immigration reform. Rep. Teresa Leger-Fernandez is one of multiple Congressional Hispanic Caucus members who met with President Joe Biden on Tuesday. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Link Copied President Joe Biden promised Hispanic lawmakers on Tuesday that he would make a more proactive case for the ...

Axios, April 17, 2021]. The would-be caucus members sounded what looks like an ignominious retreat (there are reports the proposal will be revived later this year), unquestionably because the GOP Congressional Leadership was pushing them to surrender. Well into the Biden Administration, the GOP has no strategy other than hoping Biden will fail—and attacking its own base. [ The Hill, April 18, 2021] To be clear, there may be something to the defense that the members of the America First Caucus...

POLITICO Get the POLITICO Nightly newsletter Email Sign Up By signing up you agree to receive email newsletters or updates from POLITICO and you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service. You can unsubscribe at any time and you can contact us here. This sign-up form is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Presented by With help from Myah Ward WAITING FOR A LEFT TURN — Two years ago this week, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez narrated a video th...

Hispanic Lawmakers raised concerns about the enlistment of individuals in the military who believe in white supremacy. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus also included individuals who have connections with extremist groups. CBS News noted that the group of Hispanic lawmakers had requested a meeting with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, scheduled by the end of April, to discuss the issue. Homeland Security Today noted that extremist movements pose many problems to society like spreading hate an...

Hispanic lawmakers press Pentagon on extremism in the military By Nikole Killion Extremism in the ranks: Vets and the insurrection The Congressional Hispanic Caucus is urging Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to prevent the enlistment of individuals in the military with ties to white supremacist ideologies or groups, according to a letter sent to the Pentagon on Tuesday that was exclusively obtained by CBS News.  The group requested a meeting with Austin by the end of April to...

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