The lack of border security in the United States has had a devastating impact on the safety of women runners. Tragic incidents, such as the murder of Laken Riley, a female marathoner, highlight the urgent need for stronger border control. Since President Biden took office, an estimated 7.2 million illegal immigrants have crossed the southern border, with December 2023 marking the highest number of encounters on record. The situation is further exacerbated by a significant influx of Chinese migrants crossing the border. While border security is the responsibility of the federal government, its lack of action has prompted some states to take matters into their own hands. Red-leaning states have sent migrants to sanctuary cities, but they also have the power to send them back to their home countries. It is crucial for conservatives to share the stories of victims like Lizbeth Medina, Kate Steinle, Mollie Tibbets, and Laken Riley to raise awareness and advocate for change. The running community recognizes the importance of protecting women, but current border policies incentivize the arrival of criminals. Pressure must be placed on elected leaders to enforce border security and prioritize the safety of women runners. [8f6feb0b]
FBI Director Christopher Wray confirmed the FBI is seeing a wide array of national security threats coming from the border. During the annual Worldwide Threats Assessment hearing, Vice Chairman Marco Rubio of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence questioned Wray about the presence of dangerous individuals and criminal organizations crossing the border. Wray acknowledged that dangerous individuals, including those with ties to gangs and criminal organizations, have entered the United States. The FBI has seized a significant amount of fentanyl at the border, enough to kill 270 million people. Wray also mentioned the emergence of a black market for fake Social Security cards and green cards. He expressed concern about a particular smuggling network with ties to ISIS and other terrorist organizations. The details of this network are currently under investigation. [a3673a8d]
A group of Oregon Republican state representatives, including Canyonville Representative Christine Goodwin and Port Orford Senator David Brock Smith, visited the U.S.-Mexico border. They visited the border, a local hospital, and a child advocacy center. They believe a large percentage of the fentanyl in their communities comes from Mexico. Senator Brock Smith is concerned about human trafficking during border crossings. Representative Goodwin said about 50% of fentanyl in the U.S. comes across the U.S.-Mexico border. She plans to address the issues at the border affecting Oregonians and wants Oregon to collaborate with other state governments along the border. [2eeae49f]
Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo expressed concerns about Chinese influence in the United States, speculating about the presence of a 'little baby army' of foreign nationals infiltrating the country. She played a clip of a California man claiming to have collected passports and ID cards discarded by immigrants to assume new identities. Bartiromo questioned who is monitoring the entry of 'military-aged men' into the country, particularly from Communist China. Her remarks echoed accusations made by former President Trump during a campaign rally. Anti-Asian bigotry has risen in the U.S. since the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. border has seen a rise in immigration from China, but data on gender breakdown is not available. Bartiromo's remarks have drawn criticism for perpetuating stereotypes and xenophobia. [5e31ebf5]
Fox News' Maria Bartiromo takes Fox Nation viewers through the Chinese Community Party's infiltration into the U.S. economy in 'Underwriting the Enemy.' The video discusses the infiltration of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) into the US economy and raises concerns about the implications. The special aims to raise awareness about the issue and prompt discussions on what can be done to address it. The video is available on Fox News' website. [1350fa63]
Fox News' Maria Bartiromo hosts the Fox Nation series 'Underwriting the Enemy' which explores China's infiltration into the U.S. economy. The series features author Gordon Chang and other experts who warn about the Chinese Communist Party's presence in American infrastructure and capital markets. Chinese companies are trading on U.S. stock exchanges, allowing American investors to unknowingly fund China's expansion. The series also highlights China's influence through Chinese-owned apps like TikTok and their involvement in the fentanyl trade. Bartiromo questions why China is exempt from U.S. accounting standards on exchanges. The series aims to raise awareness about China's financial infiltration into the American economy. [93b49fb5]