Sen. Fetterman Urges Democrats to Engage in Border Security Talks

The call comes as GOP senators block a funding bill, demanding immigration overhaul, amid soaring migrant numbers.

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) has urged fellow Democrats to engage in border security talks with Republicans, as the number of migrants entering the U.S. soars.
Fetterman's comments come after GOP senators blocked a $111 billion supplemental funding bill, demanding that an immigration overhaul be coupled with the national security measure.
Fetterman cited nearly 270,000 encounters at the southwest border last month, equating it to the population of Pittsburgh showing up at the border.
Senate Democrats are seeking to answer President Biden's supplemental funding request, which includes money for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and bolstering border security, but have clashed with Republicans insisting on significant immigration reforms.
Negotiations between the parties appeared to get back on track after Republicans made a counter-offer, and Biden has signaled openness to making significant compromises on the border.