Speaker Johnson visits border as debate over migration heats up

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson led around 60 Republicans on a visit to the Mexican border, pressing for strict immigration policies in exchange for endorsing President Joe Biden's $110 billion emergency funding for Ukraine. The delegation visited Eagle Pass, Texas, amid delicate Senate negotiations for a bipartisan deal. The border city has been central to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star, a nearly $10 billion initiative challenging federal immigration authority. The talks in Washington will determine GOP support for Biden's funding package, addressing priorities for Ukraine, Israel, and U.S. security. Last month saw over 10,000 illegal crossings, intensifying the political debate on immigration. ------------------------------------- Join our newsletter at https://bit.ly/2q1tepr Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scrippsnews/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/scrippsnews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scrippsnews/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scrippsnews