Biden announces sweeping changes to asylum system

Biden announces sweeping changes to asylum system – CBS News Watch CBS News President Biden on Tuesday unveiled a new executive order restricting asylum claims at the U.S. border. The move comes after congressional Republicans twice tanked a previously negotiated deal on border legislation, and as many voters say immigration is a top issue for

Democrats and Republicans React to Biden’s Border Executive Order

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) called the president’s new plan ‘a joke,’ while Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) expressed ‘profound disappointment.’ WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden’s executive order for securing the U.S. southern border has earned criticism from both sides of the aisle as politicians attack the action’s lack of compassion, seriousness, and effectiveness, among other things. Sen. Marco

House Votes to Impose Sanctions on ICC Over Netanyahu Warrant

The House passed a bill on June 4 that would impose sanctions on those who aid and abet the International Criminal Court (ICC)—legislation the White House opposes and which comes in light of the Hague court’s declaring it would seek an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The final tally was 217–155, with

Speaker Johnson Announces ‘3-Pronged’ Plan to Reform Justice System

House Republicans will use all tools at their disposal to address what they see as political bias in the system, Johnson says. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will lead a “three-pronged approach” to reforming a justice system Republicans say has been weaponized against former President Donald Trump and other Republicans. Announcing the plan at a

Columbia University Settles Lawsuit With Jewish Student Over Unsafe Environment

University agrees to provide ‘walking escorts’ and designate a ‘Safe Passage Liaison’ as part of settlement Columbia President Minouche Shafik testifies before the House Education Committee(Alex Wong/Getty Images) Columbia University on Tuesday settled a lawsuit with a Jewish student who said the school had failed to provide a safe environment by turning a blind eye