MEXICO CITY — Migrants, trade, crime, the border wall: The challenges to the modern U.S.-Mexico relationship have perhaps never been as stark and divisive as they are now, at a critical juncture for both countries. With a new president preparing to take power in Mexico City this weekend and the...
75% of Americans Say Immigration Is Good. Is Trump's GOP Listening?
Here in the Valley, Republican congressional incumbents such as Jeff Denham of Turlock and David Valadao of Hanford are pushing hard for immigration reform. Elsewhere in America, some GOP House candidates are embracing President Donald Trump's fiery rhetoric about building a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico and voting...
Trump Threatens Government Shutdown Over Border Security
WASHINGTON — Republicans anxious about keeping control of Congress think it's a bad idea, but President Donald Trump still says he's willing to close the government over border security issues, including money he wants to build a promised U.S.-Mexico border wall. I would be willing to “shut down” government if...
GOP Leaders Postpone 'Compromise' Immigration Vote
WASHINGTON — The Latest on the immigration controversy (all times EDT): 2:15 p.m. — Battle Between Conservatives and Moderate Republicans House Republican leaders abruptly postponed voting on a compromise immigration measure amid ongoing infighting between conservative and moderates. Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy's office confirmed the decision. Voting that had been...
Bannon: Trump Will Shut Down Government If He Doesn't Get 'His Wall'
The expected outcome of the mid-term elections will be the source of non-stop speculation among political observers until ballots are counted on Nov. 6. While Washington Post columnist Fareed Zakaria sees dim prospects for the GOP at the present time, he says the tide could yet turn. Zakaria spoke with...
Cox Talks Immigration Fixes & Clark Shooting in Fresno Stop
Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox dropped in Fresno on Tuesday (April 3), praising cities and counties that have fought back against California’s sanctuary state law (SB 54). “The passage of this sanctuary state — and the enforcement of it — has resulted in Californians feeling less safe,” Cox said. “(The)...
Failed Immigration Policies Put Farmers at Severe Risk
In the United States, as in many prosperous nations, foreign workers play a critical role in the production of our nation’s food supply. As Congress struggles with the contentious issue of illegal immigration, it is important that legislators consider the disastrous consequence if no workers show up to grow, harvest and ship...
Failed Immigration Policies Put Farmers at Severe Risk
In the United States, as in many prosperous nations, foreign workers play a critical role in the production of our nation’s food supply. As Congress struggles with the contentious issue of illegal immigration, it is important that legislators consider the disastrous consequence if no workers show up to grow, harvest and ship...