Public Schedule – February 5, 2024

***THE DAILY PUBLIC SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE*** SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN  Secretary Blinken is on travel to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Israel, and the West Bank from February 4-8, 2024. DEPUTY SECRETARY FOR MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCES RICHARD R. VERMA Deputy Secretary Verma attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State. ACTING DEPUTY SECRETARY VICTORIA NULAND

Senators Unveil Long-Awaited Border Bill

Senators have finally unveiled the details of the long-awaited bill to fund Ukraine, Israel, and impose border security measures. A bipartisan group of senators has unveiled a highly anticipated bill that includes border security measures as well as additional funding for Ukraine and Israel, which House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has said is “dead on

Senators release border-Ukraine deal to allow president to pause asylum law

Washington — A trio of senators on Sunday released a bipartisan immigration agreement with the White House that would give the president far-reaching powers to clamp down on unlawful border crossings, including the authority to turn away migrants without allowing them to request asylum. The deal, which has been months in the making, would overhaul

Triggering a Higgins Smackdown: House Committee Advances Impeachment Articles Against Mayorkas

The House Committee on Homeland Security, led by all 18 Republicans, advanced two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, accusing him of “willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law” and “knowingly obstructing lawful oversight.” During the impeachment hearing, Rep. Clay Higgins, a former street cop, highlighted the historical context of

Senators release border deal to allow president to pause asylum law

Sinema on Senate immigration proposal Sen. Kyrsten Sinema says Senate immigration proposal “ends the practice of catch and release” 13:35 Washington — A trio of senators on Sunday released a bipartisan immigration agreement with the White House that would give the president far-reaching powers to clamp down on unlawful border crossings, including the authority to