issues, china s aggressive moves in the pacific. other issues like trade and human rights. the white house had some important foreign-policy achievements this year including improving relations with europe. 173,000 illegal immigrants were arrested at the border in november according to pulmonary border patrol data obtained by the washington post. the first time apprehensions went up since july. the number is more than double the 72,000 taken into custody in november of last year. half of those arrested return to their country of origin. almost all unaccompanied minors and their family members were allowed in the united states. todd: president biden awarding 3 medals of honor in a ceremony, two going to servicemembers made the ultimate sacrifice.