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Julia Ainsley

Julia Ainsley is homeland security correspondent for NBC News and covers the Department of Homeland Security and the Justice Department for the NBC News Investigative Unit.

Julia Ainsley is homeland security correspondent for NBC News and covers the Department of Homeland Security and the Justice Department for the NBC News Investigative Unit.


Latest from Julia Ainsley

Congressional Hispanic Caucus frustrated with the White House on immigration negotiations

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus is becoming increasingly concerned that President Joe Biden may strike a deal with Republicans on immigration that they find unacceptable in order to secure passage of his high-priority Ukraine and Israel aid package.

Denver’s mayor asks Biden administration for more work authorizations to get migrants off streets

As temperatures fall in Denver, 2,600 migrants are in shelters and another 100 are sleeping in tents. Mayor Mike Johnston has a simple solution: Let them work.

Biden sees Ukraine aid as a priority. But to get it, he must solve a vexing immigration puzzle.

President Joe Biden has said his work to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia is among his signature accomplishments, but now the fate of funding America's ally has become enmeshed with the most vexing policy challenge he’s faced in office: immigration.
8d ago

No good answers for Biden as voters recoil over border crossings

President Joe Biden finds himself searching for answers on immigration as voters raise concerns over border crossings ahead of the 2024 election.

Appeals court orders Texas to remove buoy barrier on the Rio Grande border

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit rejected Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s request to reverse a lower court’s finding that the floating barriers were illegal.

Two federal programs vital to national security may disappear unless Congress acts, DHS officials say

Federal programs to detect chemical, biological and nuclear weapons and counter illegal drones in U.S. airspace may disappear on Feb. 2 unless Congress acts.

This Ivy League school took a novel approach to easing tensions sparked by the Israel-Hamas war. Did it work?

Dartmouth College responded to the Oct. 7 terror attacks on Israel and the war in Gaza that followed by convening forums for students and community members.

'It’s very scary': Jewish and Muslim students at this large state university say they don't always feel safe

As the U.S. grapples with a surge in antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents, Jewish and Muslim students at the University of Connecticut say they don't always feel safe.
23d ago

Biden to discuss migration with Mexico's president during Friday meeting

President Joe Biden will meet with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Friday, kicking off his last day in San Francisco for APEC meetings.

Throngs gather for March for Israel rally at D.C.’s National Mall to condemn antisemitism

Tens of thousands of demonstrators are expected to gather TuesdayTens of thousands of demonstrators are expected to gather on the National Mall in a forceful show of support for Israel and to condemn antisemitism in the wake of increased bias incidents nationwide.
26d ago

Biden administration bolsters effort to battle antisemitism and Islamophobia in schools

The Biden administration is rolling out new tools Tuesday to address the continued uptick of antisemitism and islamophobia on college campuses nationwide following the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war last month, according to a White House official.