The month of august and i said this many times, has congress failed to pass meaningful legislation to address the crisis at the border which would stop children from being used as passports and end the cartels ability to exploit this population, the Trump Administration has taken a number of unilateral actions unprecedented actions that we will discuss today. But first, lets discuss the results of the administrations incredible efforts. During the month of august, c. B. P. Apprehended a total of 64,000 individuals. For july, if you recall, that number was just over 82,000, which represents a decline of 22 . Moreover, the august numbers reflects and this is critical, the august numbers reflect a 56 reduction from the peak in may, which you recall was over 144,000 individuals. And why . D why do we see in 90 days a 56 reduction . The president has made it very clear, but he is going to use every tool available to him and this administration to address this unprecedented crisis at the bor
Good morning and thank you for being here today. As the commissioner of customs and border protection, im announce that the statistics for the month of august and i said this many times, has congress failed to pass meaningful legislation to address the crisis at the border which would stop children from being used as passports and end the cartels ability to exploit this population, the Trump Administration has taken a number of unilateral actions unprecedented actions that we will discuss today. But first, lets discuss the results of the administrations incredible efforts. During the month of august, c. B. P. Apprehended a total of 64,000 individuals. For july, if you recall, that number was just over 82,000, which represents a decline of 22 . Moreover, the august numbers reflects and this is critical, the august numbers reflect a 56 reduction from the peak in may, which you recall was over 144,000 individuals. And why . And why do we see in 90 days a 56 reduction . The president has m
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Automatic sequester cuts. Kentucky senator rand paul will offer an amendment to lower spending caps over the next decade. We expect final votes later this morning and we may also see more work on President Trumps judicial nominations. Now live Senate Coverage here on cspan2. The senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, who has created humanity in your image, look upon us and hear our prayers. Today, give our lawmakers the desire to do your will and the energy to complete the tasks that will glorify your name. That which they dont know, reveal it. That which they lack, supply it and that which they doubt, confirm it. Keep them blameless in your service, so that their lives will be living letters causing people to exalt your name. Lord, strengthen their minds for your service, so that your wisdom will permeate their endeavors. We pray in your mighty name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in re