U.S. Customs and Border Protection data obtained by The Post shows authorities took more than 1.7 million migrants into custody near the U.S.-Mexico border during the 2021 fiscal year. That leaves the Biden administration in an awkward position as it increasingly relies on Mexico to tighten enforcement.
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President Biden told Democrats he believed they could secure a deal on a new tax-and-spending proposal between $1.75 trillion and $1.9 trillion, far less than some in the party initially sought.
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Her exes cheated on her. Now she insists her current partner is unfaithful, too, and is demanding passwords for all accounts.
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Tuscon Police Chief Chris Magnus said during his Senate confirmation hearing that wall construction in some areas along the southern U.S. border "could make sense," but he resisted Republicans’ effort to label the current migration surge a "crisis."
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The heavy precipitation should improve drought conditions and end the fire season in central and northern parts of the state.
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The jet caught fire soon after a failed takeoff attempt at Houston Executive Airport on Tuesday. (AP)
The plane failed to gain altitude during an attempted takeoff, crashed into a field and burst into flames, authorities said.
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The transit agency pulled more than half its rail fleet, slashing service as more riders were slowly returning.
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Dire cuts to essential services were predicted, but lawmakers pushing the mandate said that other large employers already have required vaccines without issue.
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Local governments are strategizing ways to keep up food distribution and expand food access long term as federal aid programs wind down.
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