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President Joe Biden has initiated efforts to address Republican concerns about border security by seeking Mexico's assistance in managing “unprecedented migratory flows in the western hemisphere.“ In an attempt to find a middle ground, Biden has dispatched top border security officials to Mexico for discussions with President Lopez Obrador. While this appears to be a genuine effort, there is speculation that the Biden administration might request Obrador to redirect migrants to a less publicized part of the border. Negotiations on border issues are expected to continue until the second week of January, providing time for the Biden administration to devise a solution acceptable to Republicans. With Texas criminalizing illegal border crossings and House Speaker Mike Johnson using Ukrainian aid as leverage, Biden is likely compelled to engage in negotiations. Concerns are raised that even if Biden agrees to limit migration on paper, collaboration with Mexico might undermine the agreement. The text also discusses Trump's removal from the ballot in Colorado, with Trump accusing Biden of being the real insurrectionist due to border and energy policies. The author contends that Biden is violating federal laws by allowing mass illegal immigration and imposing harsh restrictions on domestic oil production. The possibility of using the 14th amendment to disqualify Biden, as was done with Trump, is raised. Four Republican-led states have reportedly threatened to remove Biden from the ballot based on his handling of the southern border and national security concerns. The author emphasizes the need to break this cycle and criticizes attempts to manipulate the electoral process. California Governor Gavin Newsom's response to calls for Trump's removal from the ballot is commended for endorsing the democratic approach of letting people decide through elections. This endorsement is seen as an acknowledgment that Trump was not responsible for the January 6th Capitol riot. The text touches on other topics, including a federal judge ruling on the potential unconstitutionality of a law banning concealed carry in certain public locations in California. The judge deems the law “repugnant“ to the Second Amendment. Former President Trump's response to comparisons with Hitler's rhetoric is noted, with Trump distancing himself from such comparisons. The text also mentions an incident where Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was swatted on Christmas day, condemning the act and expressing hope for the perpetrator's apprehension. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg's claim that most Americans will no longer drive gas-powered cars by 2050 is highlighted, along with concerns about the potential impact of aggressive policies on the transition to electric vehicles. In the context of the war in Ukraine, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu declares Russia's completion of its main goal in 2023, thwarting Ukraine's counteroffensive. British intelligence indicates a shift in Ukraine's approach to a more defensive stance, while reports suggest Ukraine damaging a significant Russian warship with cruise missiles. The text covers a diverse range of topics, including domestic and international affairs, political strategies, electoral processes, and concerns about policies affecting the economy and the environment. #biden #trump
