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'Biden has failed': Dems sound off after handling of border crisis fractures their own party
Democrats are pointing their fingers at President Biden for “the worst border security crisis in the nation’s history,” teaming up with Republicans in the latest bipartisan effort to combat the ongoing migrant crisis.
Thirteen House Democrats joined Republicans in voting for H. RES. 1112, a resolution “denouncing the Biden administration’s immigration policies” and calling for stronger border security measures. Several of the Democrats shared with Fox News Digital the reasoning behind their decision to call out the administration’s handling of the crisis.
“President Biden has failed to end the crisis at our southern border, so I voted for H.R. 3602 to do what he won’t: secure our border and stop the violent drug cartels pumping fentanyl into our country,” Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wa., one of the Democrats who voted in favor of the resolution, told Fox News Digital.
The resolution states that “President Joe Biden and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas have created the worst border security crisis in the Nation’s history.”
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A group of over 100 migrants attempting to enter the U.S. illegally rush a border wall on Thursday, March 21, 2024. In the process, the migrants knock down Texas National Guardsmen before they are halted by the border wall. (James Breeden for New York Post / Mega)
Gluesenkamp Perez added that Biden should reinstate “Remain in Mexico,” a policy that requires migrants seeking asylum in America to wait in Mexico while their application is waiting approval.
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“We don’t need more political grandstanding,” Gluesenkamp Perez said. “The Administration needs to do its job, and Congress needs to pass border security legislation that reflects our values and keeps us safe.”
Another Democrat backing the GOP-led resolution, Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., agreed that “securing our border and addressing immigration challenges is a priority for me as well as for my constituents in Central and Northwestern Illinois” and that “we need to be doing a lot more to fix our broken immigration system, which is why I went to the southern border to see firsthand the work we have in front of us.”
The resolution also charges that President Biden, “beginning on day one of his administration, systematically dismantled effective border security measures and interior immigration enforcement.” (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., said there is a “political wedge” on the issue that needs to be put to an end.
“I agree with Republicans that we have a national security issue at the border – but we have to stop using the border as a political wedge issue and work together to address it,” Craig told Fox in a statement. “It’s time for the House of Representatives to debate the Bipartisan Border Agreement put forth by the Senate earlier this year.”
A spokesperson for Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, told Fox News Digital that the congressman is concerned about “deadly” fentanyl being brought across the southern border and making its way to his district in Maine.
“Congressman Golden believes that border security is national security. He is a member of the Bipartisan Drug Cartel Task Force and is concerned about the flow of deadly fentanyl across the border and into American communities, including in Maine. He has consistently called on Congress and the Biden administration to meaningfully address the crisis at the border,” Goldman’s team told Fox in a statement, adding that “the Congressman will continue pushing the administration to act.”
Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn. (Anna Moneymaker)
The White House did not respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment at the time of this publication.
The Democrats who signed onto the resolution include Reps. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wa., Jared Golden, D-Maine, Angie Craig, D-Minn., Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., Sharice Davids, D-Kan., Don Davis, D-N.C., Josh Harder D- Calif., Steven Horsford, D-Nev., Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., and Susie Lee, D-Nev.
The Biden administration has said that it is dealing with a hemisphere-wide crisis that needs additional funding and fundamental reforms by Congress to what it says is a “broken” immigration system. It claims to have combined consequences for illegal entry with broader pathways for legal migration and that those policies have shown results.
The administration has rejected claims by Republicans that it has pushed “open border” policies and has pointed to over 500,000 removals or returns since last May. President Biden, as well as other administration officials, have called for the passage of a bipartisan Senate package unveiled earlier this year.
Immigrants try to pass over razor wire after crossing the border into El Paso, Texas, on Jan. 31. Those who managed to get through the wire were then allowed to proceed for further processing by U.S. Border Patrol agents. (John Moore)
Biden has accused Republicans of making the crisis worse by refusing to pass a bipartisan Senate border package, which combines additional funding with a mechanism to limit entries when a certain number of encounters has been reached. Conservatives have said that package would not fix the crisis, and have urged instead the passage of a House GOP bill that passed the chamber last year.”
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“The U.S. Senate need to reconsider this bill and those senators who oppose it need to set politics aside and pass it on the merits, not on whether it’s going to benefit one party or another party,” Biden said in February.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma EMT killed in Goodwill house fire
GOODWELL, Okla. (KOKH) — First responders in Guymon are mourning the loss of one of their own following a fire on Friday.
Around 5:15 a.m. on Friday, firefighters from Goodwell, Guymon, and Texhoma responded to a 911 call about a house fire in the 300 block of Aggie Avenue in Goodwell.
When they arrived, fire crews spotted heavy fire and smoke coming from the front door and windows of the home.
Goodwell firefighters were able to enter through a bedroom window and get to a person trapped inside the home.
Once out of the flames, Guymon paramedics started lifesaving care and realized the patient was one of their own.
The individual was identified as 49-year-old Steven Coen.
Coen was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
“Steven is a member of the Guymon Fire Department and is an active EMT on the department’s EMS Division”, said Guymon Fire Chief Grant Wadley. “This is a huge loss for our department, community, and area.”
Coen had been heavily involved in the EMS Division in Guymon for the past 10 years and was even scheduled to work this weekend.
He also worked as an EMT in Hooker.
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The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
South-Carolina
1 injured in motorcycle crash near Carolina Forest
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle in the Carolina Forest area, according to Horry County Fire Rescue (HCFR).
On Friday morning, just before 9:30 a.m., crews responded to the area of Highway 501 and Carolina Forest Boulevard.
One person was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, HCFR said.
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Officials ask drivers to avoid the area as Murtle Beach-bound Highway 501 traffic remains blocked.
The crash is under investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP).
Tennessee
Heading to the the Tennessee Renaissance Festival? What to know
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Planning to head to the 40th annual Tennessee Renaissance Festival? Here’s what you should know before going.
Hours of operation
Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Volunteer State’s blast into the 16th century will be held every Saturday and Sunday during May. Adult tickets purchased in advance start at $28.
Parking
Parking waits can build up at the renaissance fair, where parking is free with admission. Peak traffic times are expected between 10 a.m. through 2 p.m., according to the event’s website tnrenfest.com.
Located in a “grassy field,” parking lots operate on a first come, first serve basis and open at 8 a.m. each day. No RVs or trailers are allowed.
Sheriff’s deputies and parking attendants will be on the grounds to help patrons park “as quickly and safely as possible,” the event states.
What if it rains?
The Tennessee Renaissance Festival will operate rain or shine, but some of the experiences may be limited during inclement weather.
“Depending on weather patterns, festival operations may be suspended, and patrons may be asked to shelter in place in their personal vehicle in the parking lot until weather conditions improve and the grounds are cleared to resume operations,” the website states.
Join the safety notification system by texting TNRENFEST to 888-777.
Are weapons allowed?
While firearms and prop guns are prohibited, all swords, daggers, bows and arrows, maces and other weapons are allowed but must be peace-tied.
Additionally, patrons purchasing or bringing bladed weapons must always have the sword sheathed and secured with a cable. Arrows are required to have their tips removed and be secured within a quiver or a case.
Will there be alcohol?
There will not be alcohol sold at this event.
Be prepared for spotty cell service
Due to the remote location of the festival, cell service may be limited, according to the website. The festival’s administrators recommend downloading, screenshotting or printing your ticket, or adding it to your e-wallet.
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