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Video: Congress requests new border policy in response to Biden asking for more Ukraine, Israel funding

President Joe Biden requested to send more money for Ukraine and Israel amid each of their ongoing wars. Republicans in Congress are pushing for a new border policy in response to the Biden Administration’s request. Larry Gaydos and Chad Benson react. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
4 months ago
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Video: The politics of Arizona border crossing closure, illegal immigration to the United States

As the Lukeville Port of Entry in southern Arizona continues to remain closed and immigrants continue to enter the United States illegally, Mike Broomhead brings viewers a closer look at how politicians are beginning to use the issue as a bargaining chip ahead of the looming election cycle. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News […]
4 months ago
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Video: Are migrants risking their lives crossing Arizona border into U.S. to be social media influencers?

According to recent interviews with migrants crossing the Lukeville Port of Entry, NewsNation Border Correspondent Ali Bradley reports that many are coming to the United States in hopes of pursuing careers as social media influencers. Chad Benson and guest host Bruce St. James react. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News Photo: John Moore/Getty Images
4 months ago
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs meets with law enforcement at the closed Lukeville Port of Entry...
Kevin Stone

Sens. Kelly, Sinema join Gov. Hobbs in pushing president to reopen Lukeville, repay Arizona

Sens. Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema sent President Joe Biden a letter in support of border-related requests made by Gov. Katie Hobbs.
4 months ago
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Video: Influx of migrants passing through Arizona border crossing continue to cause issues

As more migrants continue to pass through southern Arizona, KGUN 9 reporter Adam Klepp shares with KTAR News hosts Larry Gaydos and Chad Benson the current state of events a week after the Lukeville Port of Entry was closed. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News Photo: John Moore/Getty Images
4 months ago
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Video: How much of an impact does the Lukeville Port of Entry closure have?

The Lukeville (Arizona) Port of Entry has been closed for a week. KTAR News host Mike Broomhead takes a closer look at the impact the closure has on the United States.
4 months ago
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Video: A closer look at the Lukeville Port closures’ economical, political impact on America

With migrants crossing daily, the United States shut down the Lukeville Port of Entry to free up officers to help with transportation last Monday. KTAR News host Mike Broomhead takes a closer look at the economical and political impact the closure has had in the past week as Americans wait for signs of the port’s […]
4 months ago
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Video: Arizona politicians continue to push for federal assistance as Lukeville Port remains closed

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs made a trip to the border this weekend as she continues to ask for federal assistance with the Lukeville Port of Entry closure. Jim Sharpe ponders just how long the closure will remain in Monday’s Sharper Point. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News Photo: John Moore/Getty Images
4 months ago
Associated Press

Smugglers are bringing migrants to a remote Arizona border crossing, overwhelming US agents

With migrants crossing daily, the U.S. shut down the nearby crossing near Lukeville to free up officers to help with transportation.
4 months ago
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KTAR Video

Video: Arizona governor bills the Biden Administration $512M for border operations after Lukeville closure

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs released a public letter to President Joe Biden will plans to bill the administration over $500 million for border operations after the Lukeville Port was closed Monday. The news comes a day ahead of her planned visit to Lukeville on Saturday to assess the situation after the federal government shut down […]
4 months ago
Lukeville reopening...
Kevin Stone

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs unveils border security initiative, pushes President Joe Biden to act

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs unveiled Operation SECURE, an initiative to mobilize state resources to address border security issues.
4 months ago
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's new policy on illegal immigration...
Jim Sharpe

I’m suffering from BCM: Border Cynicism Syndrome

KTAR News host Jim Sharpe is cynical of tangible solutions coming to the border situation at Arizona's Lukeville Port of Entry and beyond.
4 months ago
Migrants line up at a remote U.S. Border Patrol processing center after crossing the U.S.-Mexico bo...
Kevin Stone

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs to assess shuttered Lukeville Port of Entry in person

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said she plans to visit Lukeville on Saturday to assess the situation after federal officials closed the port of entry there.
4 months ago
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KTAR Video

Video: Americans are becoming more cynical amid influx of migrants following Lukeville Port closure

As a flood of migrants continue to cross over the U.S.-Mexico border following the closure of the Lukeville Port, Jim Sharpe takes a look at the growing cynicism of the Biden Administration in Friday’s Sharper Point commentary. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
4 months ago
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Video: Americans are becoming more cynical amid influx of migrants following Lukeville Port closure

As a flood of migrants continue to cross over the U.S.-Mexico border following the closure of the Lukeville Port, Jim Sharpe takes a look at the growing cynicism of the Biden Administration in Friday’s Sharper Point commentary. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News Photo: John Moore/Getty Images
4 months ago
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Arizona’s Sinema says Lukeville Port of Entry closure ‘unacceptable,’ unsure when it will reopen

The Lukeville Port of Entry has been closed for five days with no end in sight, a situation Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona says is "unacceptable."
4 months ago
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Video: Sen. Kyrsten Sinema shares her frustrations about the port of entry closure in Lukeville

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema shares her frustrations about the port of entry closure in Lukeville. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
4 months ago
A U.S. Border Patrol agent instructs immigrants who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border on Dec. 5, 2023,...
Kevin Stone

Rep. Juan Ciscomani wants Arizona National Guard to provide border support

U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani said he would like to see the National Guard deployed to southern Arizona to help alleviate the strain on border security resources.
4 months ago
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Video: Arizona Rep. Juan Ciscomani discusses Mexico halting deportations after closure of Lukeville Port

Arizona Representative Juan Ciscomani joined The Mike Broomhead Show to discuss Mexico halting deportations, if both sides of the could come together with legislation to bring to President Biden and overall impacts of the closer of the Lukeville Port of Entry. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
4 months ago
A U.S. Border Patrol agent counts immigrants after they spent the night in the desert on December 0...
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Community activist believes closure of Lukeville Port of Entry could result in border town deaths

A community activist who works with border towns believes there could be deaths if the Lukeville Port of Entry in Arizona doesn't reopen soon.
5 months ago
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Video: Border Correspondent Ali Bradley describes latest scenes from Lukeville Port closure

NewsNation Border Correspondent Ali Bradley joined KTAR News’ Gaydos & Chad to discuss the latest happening at the border after Monday’s closure of the Lukeville Port in Arizona. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News Photo: Ali Bradley/Facebook
5 months ago
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Video: Is the Arizona/Mexico border the life blood of the U.S. economy

Is the Arizona/Mexico border the life blood of the U.S. economy. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
5 months ago
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Video: Sharper Point: How Arizona’s border could be a problem for President Biden’s reelection campaign

Sharper Point: How Arizona’s border could be a problem for President Biden’s reelection campaign. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images
5 months ago
File photo of a sign near the beach at Puerto Peñasco, Mexico. Puerto Peñasco tourism screeched t...
Kevin Stone

Closure of Lukeville Port of Entry in Arizona devastating for Puerto Peñasco tourism

Puerto Peñasco tourism screeched to a halt Monday after U.S. border officials closed the main port of entry between Phoenix and the Mexican beach town.
5 months ago