budget requests resources to add inspection positions in every field division. the effectiveness of the enforcement program depends on the ability to identify and focus on those dealers that pose the greatest risk to public safety. starting today, atf will make clear to investigators in every field division that as they prioritize inspections, they must consider the extent to which firearms sold by a dealer are later used in criminal activity. third, we will improve information sharing with state, local, tribal, and territorial partners to help bring more intelligence and law enforcement resources to bear, as well as with the public to increase our own accountability. today, atf has a point of contact in every field division to receive information from mayors, police chiefs, and other local leaders about firearms dealers they believe are acting unlawfully. and starting next month, atf will begin sharing inspection data with the 16 states that license or regulate firearms deal
This is American Voices. Thank you so much for being with us. Im alicia menendez. My first guest this hour is congressman joaquin castro. He just led a congressional delegation on a tour of the office of Refugee Resettlement in texas where Migrant Children and migrant families are being held as they await their day in court. Judge just a moment well talk to him about what he witnessed inside that facility and at the border and well discuss how we as a country can do right by those Seeking Refuge and a better life here in the united states. But we cant talk about progress without talking about what has held us back from progress for decades. In fact, this week gave us a full smattering of many of the challenge thats this country is currently up against and how it remains politically impossible to address these issues because one political partys refusal to face hard truths. Relying on fear to win and side shows to legislate. Case in point. Georgias brand new law targeting Voting Rights.
When the saints go marching in, oh When The Saints Go Marching In another addition to the registry is a 1941 recording of Franklin Dell nor roosevelts lighting of the Community Christmas tree. Winston churchill joined him just weeks after the attack on pearl harbor. Their sign of unity was broadcast around the world. It is a strange christmas eve. Almost the whole world is locked in deadly struggle. American culture is not, all serious. And neither is the registry. Other inductees include Lady Marmalade by la belle. Celebration by cool and the gang. And a song that always gets me mistyeyed. The Rainbow Connection by Kermit The Frog from the muppet movie. Its the top of the hour and its so good to be with you tonight. Right now, some folks in georgia are protesting new voting laws. Covid cases on the rise nationwide and Asylum Seekers continue to push toward the border. But the president has his focus on infrastructure. Why . Well, the answer may be on capitol hill. Well take you there.
Thank you so much for being with us. Im alicia menendez. My first guest this hour is Congressman Joaquin Coors who led a delegation on a tour of the Refuge Resettlement in texas as migrants await their day in court. In just a moment well talk to the congressman about what he witnessed inside the facility and at the border. Well discuss how as a country can do right by those Seeking Refuge and a better life in the United States. But we cant talk about progress without talking about whats held us back from progress for decades. In fact, this week gave us a full smattering of many of the challenges that this country is currently up against and how it remains politically impossible to address these issues all because one Political Partys refusal to face hard truths. Relying on fear to win and side shows in place of legislating. Georgias brandnew Voting Rights, calling it jim crow 2. 0, restricting Voting Access and making kindness illegal, banning water and food being handed to voters stan
phoenix, arizona as we top a new hour, riley gaines, along with other female athletes, coaches, and parents, are set to rally to demand the ncaa ban biological males from women s collegiate sports teams. we ll be watching and keeping a close eye on developments from there. john: plus hear from riley herself when she joins us live and what she wants to hear from college athletic officials. stay tuned for all that. sandra: begin this hour waiting for a white house briefing as hunter biden is expected to be in a los angeles federal courtroom a short time from now where he will answer to nine federal tax charges just one day after his public stunt on capitol hill. and here we go. hello, welcome everyone, sandra smith in new york. great to be with you. john: good to be with you on this friday eve as we call it around here. this is america reports . hunter biden will likely plead not guilty to the tax crstacked against him, donald trump is just coming out of the courtroom to