immigration reform

The US border crisis at a tipping point

GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

The US border crisis at a tipping point

How do you solve a problem like the US southern border? After a week of dysfunction on Capitol Hill, Congress failed to advance, or even entertain, a bipartisan US border deal, which also included much-needed funding to Ukraine. On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer speaks with lawmakers on opposing sides of the aisle on Capitol Hill: California Democratic Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren and Republican Congresswoman and Ukrainian immigrant Victoria Spartz.

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GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast

Border disorder: Why Capitol Hill lawmakers disagree on the US immigration crisis

Listen: On the GZERO World Podcast, we're tackling America’s border crisis. And by the way, things have gotten so bad in recent years that both Republicans and Democrats alike are now acknowledging that the influx of migrants is, indeed, a crisis. In December alone, US Border Patrol tallied a record-high 250,000 arrests, up thirteen percent from the previous record set in December 2022.

Biden's first press conference reaffirms his working man approach

US Politics In 60 Seconds

Biden's first press conference reaffirms his working man approach

Joe Biden gave the first press conference of his presidency, a much-anticipated event. Jon Lieber, head of Eurasia Group's coverage of political and policy developments in Washington, shares some takeaways.

Immigration reform so divisive that even Democrats can't agree

US Politics In 60 Seconds

Immigration reform so divisive that even Democrats can't agree

Is the surging immigration crisis the biggest challenge for the still new Biden administration? How are politics getting in the way of the immigration policy Biden wants to implement? Jon Lieber, Managing Director of the United States for the Eurasia Group, shares his insights on US politics.