Cause of the surge. What i want this hearing to date to talk about and the incentives we create in this country and in our laws for people to come to this country legally. We are a nation of immigrants. We need to recognize the fact that people that come into the this country by and large are coming for the exact reasons our ancestors came. They are seeking the opportunity this country offers people. We need to understand that to a certain extent we need to respect that if it is done legally. We cannot tolerate an unsecure border and a policy of immigration that is based on illegal immigration. We have to look at the law and the incentives for immigration. I would look at defered action of childhood arrivals as an incentive that creates this problem. That is what i want to gleam from the testimony and questions we are ask. Peoples lives are put at risk because of these incentives. The other point i want to make is the difficulty in getting the information to solve this problem. Part of
Our shelters to house these children and families to address this crisis, our government has taken action on several fronts. We set up emergency shelters great we searched agents and immigration areas spread we work to find a safe homes for the children until the cases could be adjudicated. We also worked with the governments of guatemala and salvador to launch what i call the truth campaign, letting the people know about the dangers of the trip to the north, to the u. S. We collaborated with the government of mexico so that nation might better strengthen the integrity of its southern border, and it has. One year later, we no longer have a crisis, at least not of the proportion we had a year ago. It is true that many families and children are still fleeing those countries, but those numbers are clearly down by a little more than half. Is that enough improvement . No. But even though the crisis appears to be over, we still have humanitarian responsibilities to protect the children in ou
Hack from last year. C time magazine, highway and threatening the progressa in california. Tosing hundreds of people flee their homes. Especially in sonoma county. Politico, President Trumps frustration with congress reaching a breaking point. Trying to force their hand on the healthfrom Insurance Market to immigration. Nfl sunday. Ther should athletes and players be required to stand for the at them . The nfl takes upset question this week. If you say yes, they should be required to stand, if us a call at 202 7488000. If you disagree, 202 7488001. This statement from Roger Goodell ahead of the meeting taking place this week. He writes like many of our fans, we believe everyone should stand for the national and and we care deeply about our players and respect their opinions and concerns about critical social issues. The controversy over the anthem is a barrier to having honest conversation and making progress on issues. We need to move past this controversy and we want to do this toget
And carried out by the coalition forces. The pentagon says this is not a change in policy but the first time the u. S. Called in an airstrike against the pro regime forces. It is unclear whether any syrian troops were hit. The u. S. Navy veteran in custody after authorities in new york state drove his vehicle onto the crowded sidewalk in times square new york killing one and leaving 20 others injured. This is breaking news, and alex savidge is following this developing story in the newsroom, and they are looking to see if the driver was under the influence. Right, good afternoon. Witnesses say the driver appeared to have been intoxicated. The new York Police Commissioner is saying the crash does not appear to be an act of terrorism. The 26yearold Richard Rojas was taken into custody at the scene, and they said he drove his card the wrong way down the street at time square and then jumped the curb. The speeding car drove along the sidewalk for at least three blocks slamming into people
Strongest storm to threaten this region in more than a decade. Some could see 10 inches of rain. In South Carolina, interstate 26 was packed with drivers racing to get out of the storms path. This weekend it could hit as a category 2 or 3 storm. Our goal is to make sure no lives are lost and get moved out safely and back safely. Ahead of the storm emergency officials p don champion, cbs news, daytona beach, florida. At least 11 deaths are blamed on matthew in the caribbean. Chris lets get the latest on the storm track now. It is moving and changing all the time. Jeff, where is this thing . What is it doing . The 5 00 update is no change to the wind or forward speed and 120mileanhour wind northwest at 12 making it a category 3 bands. Here is florida and the updated track. It goes through the bahamas tonight and tomorrow morning and then it starts to head towards the east coast of florida as a category 4 storm on friday along the east coast there. There could be major damage along the ea