{"id":2139662,"date":"2024-01-03T15:31:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T20:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/as-speaker-johnson-gop-reps-visit-southern-border-biden-reopens-border-crossings\/"},"modified":"2024-01-03T15:34:42","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T20:34:42","slug":"as-speaker-johnson-gop-reps-visit-southern-border-biden-reopens-border-crossings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/as-speaker-johnson-gop-reps-visit-southern-border-biden-reopens-border-crossings\/","title":{"rendered":"Speaker Johnson and GOP representatives visit southern border as Biden reopens crossings"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fas-speaker-johnson-gop-reps-visit-southern-border-biden-reopens-border-crossings%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2139662&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>House Speaker Mike Johnson\u2062 Arrives at Southern Border as \u200cBiden\u200b Administration Reopens Crossings<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">As House Speaker <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/mike-johnson\">Mike Johnson<\/a> was about to \u2063arrive at the southern border on Tuesday, the Biden administration made a surprising announcement &#8211; \u2062they\u2062 were \u2063reopening southern border crossings this week.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">In December, U.S. agents \u2063recorded a staggering quarter of \u2063a \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-illegal-border-crossings-on-the-way-to-hitting-1m-by-the-end-of-july\/\" title=\"Report: Illegal border crossings on the way to hitting 1M by the end of July\">million illegal crossings<\/a> at the southern border, \u200dmarking the highest\u200b monthly total ever\u200c recorded. Despite this, the Biden administration had previously closed border crossings in Texas, Arizona, and California,\u2063 as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/immigration\/2024\/01\/02\/us-border-mexico-migrants-closures\/?utm_medium=social&#038;utm_campaign=wp_main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reported<\/a> \u2062 by The Washington Post. However, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has\u200d now revealed\u200b that crossings\u2063 in\u2062 Eagle Pass, Texas;\u2062 San Ysidro,\u200b California; Nogales, Arizona; and Lukeville, Arizona \u200dwill be\u2064 reopened.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">CBP stated on Tuesday, &#8220;We continue\u200b to \u2062assess security situations, adjust our operational plans, and\u200c deploy resources \u200dto maximize\u2062 enforcement efforts\u2063 against those noncitizens who \u200bdo not use lawful pathways or processes.&#8221; They are committed to prioritizing \u200cthe border\u2063 security mission in response \u200cto this evolving situation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">President Biden\u2062 has requested $13.6 billion to \u200dfund &#8220;border enforcement and migration management.&#8221; This funding would include the\u200b hiring of more judges and asylum staffers to expedite the screening\u200c process, according\u2063 to White House \u2064Communications Director Ben LaBolt.<\/p>\n<h3>47 Texas Counties Declare an &#8220;Invasion&#8221; from Across the Border<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The situation at the border \u200bhas led 47 Texas counties to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/texas\/article_829c56c6-a65f-11ee-ae66-1fc4c7c8d126.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">declare<\/a> \u200d an &#8220;invasion&#8221; from across the border.\u2064 These\u200d counties\u2063 include Atascosa, Burnet, Chambers, Clay, Collin,\u200d Crockett, Ector, Edwards, Ellis, Fannin, \u200cFranklin, Frio, Goliad, Hamilton, \u2064Hardin, Harrison,\u200b Hood, \u200dHunt, Jack,\u2063 Jasper, \u200bJohnson,\u200c Karnes, Kinney, \u200dLa \u2064Salle, \u2062Lavaca, Leon, \u200bLiberty, \u2063Live Oak, Madison, \u2064McMullen, Medina, Montague, Navarro, Orange, Parker, Presidio, Shackelford, Somervell, Terrell,\u200d Throckmorton, Tyler, Van \u2063Zandt,\u2062 Waller,\u200c Wharton, Wichita, Wilson, and Wise counties.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kinney County Attorney \u2062Brent Smith <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/texas\/article_7d5502a0-aa68-11ee-b4ee-53a60e69abea.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">expressed<\/a> his\u2062 concerns, stating, &#8220;Congress can\u200b stop this invasion right now with the \u2063power of the purse. Our government\u200d is funding this\u200d invasion\u2062 with our tax dollars. It needs to stop. We don&#8217;t know\u200c who is coming in.\u200d It\u200d only took \u206419 people to change the world as we know it on 9\/11. That&#8217;s a fraction of the thousands coming\u200c through an hour and\u200c we don&#8217;t \u200cknow who\u2062 they are.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">He\u2062 added, &#8220;Congress has the constitutional authority, and \u200dmost importantly, the responsibility to ensure that federal \u200cfunding promotes and protects the safety and \u2063security of\u200b American citizens. Our homeland is\u2062 more vulnerable today to a\u2064 terrorist attack because of the ongoing border crisis. And this is preventable.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does the Biden administration plan to work with international \u200bpartners in\u200d order \u2063to address the root causes of migration from Central America?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  .9 billion in his budget proposal to address the challenges at the southern border, including improving infrastructure, technology, and staffing. This funding \u2062will be used to support CBP&#8217;s efforts in securing the border and processing migrants in a \u200dhumane manner. Additionally, the \u200badministration aims to invest in addressing the root causes of migration from Central America, working with international partners to\u2062 create safer and more prosperous conditions in these countries.<\/p>\n<p>House Speaker Mike Johnson&#8217;s visit \u200dto the southern border comes at a critical time, as the \u2064Biden administration faces criticism for its handling of the immigration issue. Republican lawmakers have been vocal in their opposition to the administration&#8217;s policies, arguing that they have led to a\u2062 significant increase in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-quietly-auctioning-off-parts-of-unused-border-wall-report\/\" title=\"Biden administration discreetly selling sections of unused border wall: Report\">illegal border\u200c crossings<\/a> and strained resources.<\/p>\n<p>During \u2064his visit, Speaker Johnson will meet\u2064 with\u2064 CBP officials and tour the border facilities to assess the situation firsthand. He will\u2063 also\u200b have the opportunity to speak with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/president-trump-pledges-orderly-transition-of-power\/\" title=\"President Trump pledges orderly transition of power\">local law enforcement<\/a> and community leaders \u200cto understand the impact of the border crisis on border towns and communities.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement prior to \u200bhis visit, Speaker Johnson expressed his concerns about the border situation and emphasized the need for strong border security measures. He stated, &#8220;Securing our border is not only a matter of national security but also a \u200bmatter of protecting American jobs \u200band ensuring the safety and\u2064 well-being of our\u2064 communities. I look forward to seeing the situation on the ground and discussing potential solutions with the dedicated \u200cmen and women\u2064 who are working tirelessly to \u2062secure our border.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The reopening of southern border crossings is a significant development that reflects the evolving nature of the immigration situation. As the Biden administration continues to \u2064grapple with the challenges at the border, it remains to be seen how they will balance border security with a more humane\u2062 and compassionate approach towards migrants.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200b visit by House \u2062Speaker Mike \u200dJohnson underscores the importance of bipartisan cooperation in addressing the immigration\u2062 issue. It highlights the need for lawmakers to work together to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/group-that-allegedly-committed-10-armed-robberies-in-30-minutes-caught-on-camera-its-very-shocking\/\" title=\"10 armed robberies in 30 minutes caught on camera by alleged group, shocking.\">find effective solutions<\/a> that prioritize national security while upholding\u2064 America&#8217;s values.<\/p>\n<p>As\u2063 the Biden\u200b administration moves forward with its immigration policies, it is \u2063crucial for them to maintain transparency\u2063 and communication with lawmakers and the American public. Addressing the root\u200c causes of migration, enhancing border security, and creating a fair and efficient immigration\u2064 system will require a comprehensive and collaborative approach.<\/p>\n<p>House Speaker \u200dMike Johnson&#8217;s visit to the\u2062 southern border is an\u2064 opportunity \u2062for lawmakers to gain insights \u2062into the challenges and complexities\u200b of border security. It\u2062 is a chance \u200bfor both Republicans and Democrats to come together and find common ground on this important\u200b issue.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the reopening\u2062 of southern border \u200bcrossings and Speaker Johnson&#8217;s\u2064 visit highlight the urgent need for comprehensive immigration reform. \u2062It is imperative that policymakers work towards implementing lasting solutions that address border security, immigration processes, and the broader issues that drive migration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>House Speaker Mike Johnson was en route to the southern border when the Biden administration declared the reopening of border crossings this week. In December, U.S. agents documented a record-breaking number of nearly 250,000 illegal crossings, marking the highest monthly total ever recorded<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":60,"featured_media":2139663,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2139662","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2139662","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/60"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2139662"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2139662\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2139663"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2139662"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2139662"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2139662"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}