The News Roundup – Domestic and International (The 1A) 2023-05-12

Domestic

Border restrictions put into place during the pandemic ended this week. The controversial policy known as Title 42 expired on May 11, and states on the Southern border are preparing for a surge of migrants. The Biden administration has laid out plans to encourage migrants to use legal pathways, and it has become a nationally charged issue.

Republican Congressman from New York George Santos turned himself in this week to authorities over charges of stealing money from his campaign, lying to donors, and lying to Congress.

Former President Donald Trump was found liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll by a New York jury this week.
Interview: 

https://the1a.org/segments/donald-trump-george-santos/

International

Ukrainian forces broke through advancing Russian forces near the city of Bakhmut. The Pentagon announced another $1.2 billion in aid for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s forces.

And despite concerns of a crackdown on freedom of speech Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit the U.S. next month. 

https://the1a.org/segments/ukraine-aid-narendra-modi/