Jean-Pierre Questioned On Claim That Illegal Immigrants Are Not ‘Walking Across The Border’

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On Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked about her recent claim that migrants are not illegally immigrating into the country by “walking across the border.” Jean-Pierre’s claim came as illegal immigration under the Biden administration has continued to break records, prompting backlash from Republicans, like Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX). “Sen. Ted Cruz, he’s suggested that you come down to see for yourself whether migrants are actually crossing the border by foot,” a reporter said. “I’ve been to the border; I went in 2018,” Jean-Pierre responded. “I stood outside facilities where the Trump administration was separating families, tearing

FBI Seized Trump’s Medical Records, Tax Documents In Raid

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On Monday, a federal judge revealed that the FBI seized former President Trump’s medical records, documents related to his taxes and accounting information during their controversial and unprecedented raid on the former president’s Mar-a-Lago home. The judge, Aileen Cannon of the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Florida, revealed the information as she ordered for an independent arbiter, known as a special master, be appointed to oversee the FBI’s audit of materials seized during their raid on Mar-a-Lago. Cannon additionally temporarily barred the Department of Justice from using the seized materials for any “investigative purpose” related to its

North Carolina Becomes Second State To Tax Student-Loan Forgiveness

The Biden administration’s student-loan forgiveness will be considered taxable income in North Carolina, the state’s Department of Revenue announced on Wednesday. “As part of the American Rescue Plan, Congress enacted Section 108(f)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code to expand the types of student loan forgiveness that would not be treated as taxable income for purposes of federal income tax,” North Carolina’s Department of Revenue said in a statement. “The North Carolina General Assembly did not adopt Section 108(f)(5) of the IRC for purposes of the state income tax. Therefore, student loan forgiveness excluded pursuant to IRC 108(f)(5) is currently considered taxable income in

First Buses Of Illegal Immigrants Arrive In Chicago From Texas

On Thursday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that the first buses of illegal immigrants from Texas have arrived in Chicago, Illinois. “President Biden’s inaction at our southern border continues putting the lives of Texans—and Americans—at risk and is overwhelming our communities,” Abbott said. “To continue providing much-needed relief to our small, overrun border towns, Chicago will join fellow sanctuary cities Washington, D.C. and New York City as an additional drop-off location. [Chicago Mayor Lori] Lightfoot loves to tout the responsibility of her city to welcome all regardless of legal status, and I look forward to seeing this responsibility in action

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