Main Topic: New York City Mayor Eric Adams calls for a federal state of emergency to address the influx of asylum seekers at the border.
Key Points:
1. Mayor Adams states that the influx of asylum seekers could cost the city billions of dollars in the coming years.
2. New York City currently has over 57,000 migrants under its care on an average night and has sheltered nearly 100,000 asylum seekers since last year.
3. Adams requests a federal state of emergency to allocate federal funds quickly and calls for more reimbursements from the federal government to cover the costs incurred by the city.
New York City is struggling to accommodate a wave of asylum seekers, with the city reaching full capacity and facing a shortage of housing for both migrants and existing residents due to a long-standing insufficient housing supply.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy highlights the rift between President Biden and New York City Mayor Eric Adams on immigration, urging Democrats to pass the Secure the Border Act to address the crisis.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy criticized President Joe Biden over the migrant crisis in New York City, blaming the president for destroying the country's borders and allowing smugglers with ties to ISIS to enter the country, while also condemning Biden's energy policies and their impact on inflation and the economy.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams urges President Biden to visit The Roosevelt Hotel migrant shelter to witness the impact of the asylum seeker crisis before leaving the city.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker urges President Biden to address the overwhelming influx of asylum-seekers in the state and calls for increased federal intervention and coordination at the border.
US President Joe Biden expressed concerns that political turmoil in Washington could hinder US aid to Ukraine, urging Republicans to unite and support crucial assistance to Kyiv amidst the Russian invasion, as he announced plans for a major speech on the matter.
