Mayorkas blames violence, 'pent-up thirst for relief' for migrant surge
Fox News
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is again blaming root causes in Central America and elsewhere for the migrant surge at the southern border -- including a “pent up thirst for relief” from those making the journey north.
"I think that pieces of the many different theories compiled together form a very compelling answer," the secretary said.
"The downturn in economies, the attendant rise in violence, the downturn in economies made more acute by reason of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the suppression of any humanitarian relief over the past number of years, and the pent-up thirst for relief among many different populations," he said. "I think an accumulation of factors contributes to the rise in migration that we've seen."
Federal employee union rebukes GOP attempts to end governmental remote work policies, arguing Republicans want to "justify the wholesale privatization of public sector jobs."
Attorneys for Alex Murdaugh, 56, filed an appeal for a new murder trial on Tuesday, citing improper testimony and Becky Hill's alleged jury tampering.
Disgraced former Democrat Congressman Anthony Weiner, whose once-promising career was seemingly destroyed by sexting scandals, is eyeing a political comeback.
During a recent monologue, ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel joked about some of his staff being "horny" for the man who is suspected of murdering health care CEO Brian Thompson.
Congressional Republicans are divided over how to proceed with massive conservative policy overhauls next year.
Only about 20% of Americans approve of President Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter, according to a new poll released Wednesday.
Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson tackles blockchain scams, which are often disguised as legitimate offers that promise easy investment returns.
In a bipartisan push, senators have called on President Biden to brief the upper chamber to provide specific details on efforts underway to secure the release of Austin Tice from captivity in Syria.
Treasury Sec. Janet Yellen, who will leave office next month, discussed the deficit at the Wall Street Journal's CEO Council Summit, noting that she's "concerned about fiscal sustainability."
The fact is President Trump is the de facto President. He is the practical leader of the United States even before his inauguration.
The White House said President Biden would veto a bipartisan bill to fill judicial staffing shortages now that President-elect Trump will take office.