The Biden administration is considering reinstating the policy of detaining migrant families who cross the border illegally, as they prepare for the end of Title 42, the public health order that allows border agents to immediately turn away certain migrants. This is being discussed in response to the high number of migrant border crossings and the expiration of Title 42, which has been used to expel more than 2.3 million people since it was invoked by the Trump administration. No decisions have been made yet, but many inside the administration are resisting the move.
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has called out former President Donald Trump for suggesting that they influenced his own visit to the site, and has urged increased investment in rail safety and infrastructure.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) has expressed doubt over House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) statement that footage from the Jan. 6 Capitol riots will be screened by the Capitol Police before being released to the public, questioning whether the police have done so yet. Jeffries said that any material footage must be vetted before it is released into the public domain, and McCarthy's office has not yet responded to his comments. It is unclear when the Capitol Police will finish screening the footage or when it will be released.
At the 2021 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), Donald Trump topped the straw poll of declared and likely Republican 2024 presidential candidates, earning 62% of the vote. However, the absence of key potential players, such as former Vice President Mike Pence and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, has sparked debate among Republicans about how to best set a new course for the party and nominate someone other than Trump in 2024. Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan's announcement that he would not run further highlighted the divisions within the party, leaving the question of who will ultimately emerge as the Republican nominee in the next presidential election unanswered.
The Texas Republican Party has voted to censure second-term Congressman Tony Gonzales for breaking with the party in several votes, citing Rule 44 of the Republican Party of Texas. The censure is the latest in a series of moves by the Texas Republican Party to punish members who break with the party line, and serves as a reminder that the party is serious about enforcing its principles and priorities.
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has been claiming for months that the federal government has been “weaponized” against conservatives, citing the testimony of “dozens” of whistleblowers. However, little is known about these whistleblowers and their claims have not been validated by government entities. Democrats have raised questions about the legitimacy of the whistleblowers and the relevance of their testimony, and one whistleblower's claims of FBI discrimination have been met with skepticism. Despite the lack of evidence, Jordan has continued to push for further investigation and has requested documents from the FBI and other government agencies. The validity of the whistleblowers’ claims remains in question.
President Joe Biden has signaled his support for a Republican-backed effort to rescind a Washington, DC, crime law, which has been criticized for being too lenient. The measure is expected to come up for a vote in the Senate next week, with Biden's backing and that of 31 Democrats in the House. West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin has also expressed his support for the effort. It is unclear if the measure will pass, or if Biden will make any further comments on the issue.
The House Ethics Committee has announced an investigation into Representative George Santos, focusing on whether he has engaged in any unlawful activity related to his 2022 congressional campaign, failed to properly disclose required information, violated federal conflict of interest laws, and/or engaged in sexual misconduct. The committee has not released any further details, and Santos has not yet commented on the investigation. It is unclear how long the investigation will take or what the outcome may be.