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Biden administration to fill in wall gaps and clean up border in three states

The Biden administration has given border officials the green light to fill in some of the gaps in unfinished Trump-era wall projects, as well as resolving environmental issues and cleaning up remaining construction sites nearly a year after activity was halted.

Texas begins construction of state’s southern border wall, Gov. Abbott unveils first section: ‘While Biden does nothing, we are stepping up’

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott unveiled the first section of the state's new border wall, while also blasting President Joe Biden for not doing his part in securing the southern border.

Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Commits Additional $411 Million to Dubious Community Safety Plan

Many neighborhoods covered by Lightfoot's "Our City, Our Safety" alternative policing plan are now more dangerous than before.

Lawsuit settled, ending city’s strategy to ‘tax’ tax-exempt churches

Officials agree to drop discriminatory rate structure for faith groups

Nation’s capital an illegal immigrant safe haven; most of city a no-go zone for ICE arrests

Any Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who wants to arrest an illegal immigrant in the District of Columbia will have to hope the target is sunning in Rock Creek Park or rowing on the Anacostia River.

California Proudly Forcing Young Toddlers to Mask Up for the Next Month

California is forcing young toddlers to wear a mask for the next month, describing the decision as an “added layer of mitigation” against the Omicron variant, which public health officials have described as mild.

Monsanto to Plead Guilty to 30 Environmental Crimes, Pay $12 Million Fine

“Monsanto is a serial violator of federal environmental laws,” said U.S. attorney Tracy L. Wilkison. “The company repeatedly violated laws related to highly regulated chemicals, exposing people to pesticides that can cause serious health problems.”

WHO Warns Against Vaccine Mandates

The World Health Organization announced its hesitancy to COVID-19 vaccine mandates. The organization’s European director, Dr. Hans Kluge, made the WHO’s stance known on a recent video presser. Dr. Kluge said such a sweeping move should only be used as a last resort.

Texas Using Boats Lined Up on Rio Grande to Stop Flow of Migrants

Texas' Department of Public Safety (DPS) has moved a number of boats to the Rio Grande River, forming a blockade with the intention of stopping migrants from making their way to the U.S. by crossing the body of water.

Oregon Governor Spotted Maskless At D.C. Gala, Despite Pushing Permanent Mask Mandate In Her State

Democratic Oregon Governor Kate Brown was spotted maskless at a gala event in Washington D.C., even as she pushes for permanent mask mandates in her state.

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