Most in the US see Mexico as a partner despite border problems, AP-NORC/Pearson poll shows (#AssociatedPress)

clickondetroit.com/#AssociatedPress The poll from the Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that about two-thirds of Americans see their southern neighbor as having at least a friendly relationship with the U.S. Relatively few within that group, or 16%, consider Mexico a close ally. Meanwhile, U.S. adults are more likely to have an unfavorable (38%) view of Mexico?s leadership than a favorable (12%) one. The remaining responded they did not have an unfavorable or favorable view or were not sure. ::: — ::: The poll of 1,191 adults was conducted Sept. 21-25, 2023, using a sample drawn from NORC?s probability-based AmeriSpeak Panel, designed to represent the U.S. population. The margin of sampling error for all respondents is plus or minus 3.8 percentage points.

AXIOS Mocked for Their Editorial: The myth of a U.S.-Mexico "open border"

theblaze.com | Axios argues The Axios news outlet tried to argue against people criticizing the Biden administration for its "open border" policies and faced a massive backlash of mockery and ridicule online. ::: "By using the term 'open border,' conservatives are suggesting that anyone can get into the U.S. without much hassle. But the reality is the southern border is more fortified than it's ever been," read a post on social media from Axios.

NOTE Here is a link to that Axios editorial.

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley Formally Calls on DHS Secretary Mayorkas to Answer on "terrorist-linked illegal aliens" at the U.S. Border

thepostmillennial.com On Wednesday, Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas demanding answers regarding an "uptick in potential terrorist-linked illegal aliens" encountered at the southern border. ::: In light of the recent acts of terrorism committed by Hamas in Israel, Hawley called on the Biden administration official to ensure the issue was dealt with in a prompt manner so as to ensure people in the United States do not become victims of a senseless attack by someone who entered the country illegally.

DHS' ICE Finally Starts Sending Venezuelans back to Venezuela

foxnews.com The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began sending Venezuelans who entered into the U.S. illegally and without a legal basis to remain in the country, back to Venezuela, sending the first batch of 127 nationals on the first flight out Wednesday. ::: Earlier this month, DHS announced it would resume the deportations, reaffirming its commitment to enforce immigration laws and strengthen consequences for those who cross the border unlawfully.

NOTE The articles cite a press release. Here is a link to that press release from ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement)