The drownings come amid escalating tensions between Texas and the U.S. government over immigration enforcement.
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Congress tries to land a deal on border security and Ukraine aid
However, House members aligned with Donald Trump have suggested they would not support any bipartisan proposal – no matter the substance – if it means giving President Biden a border bill to sign in an election year.
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Mexican officials clear border camp as U.S. pressure mounts to limit migrant crossings
The U.S. has given clear signs that it wants Mexico to do more to stop migrants hopping freight cars, buses and trucks to the border.
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U.S. delegation meets with Mexico for talks on surge of migrants at border
The U.S. has struggled to process thousands of migrants at the border, or house them once they reach northern cities.
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Settlement over Trump family separations at the border limits future separations
Donald Trump, the front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination, hasn’t ruled out reviving the highly controversial tactic at the southern border if he wins next year’s election.
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Rep. Jared Golden urges U.S. Justice Department to focus on violence in Mexico
Bipartisan congressional group tell attorney general “to intervene” to protect Americans