Crisis on the Southern Border. Republicans seek to impose an unfavorable response scenario on Biden's team, risking losing the support of moderate voters

In January 2024, the border crisis in Texas escalated, with progressive Democrats pressuring President Joe Biden to federalize the state's National Guard.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is strongly resisting, citing the state's right to defend itself against what he calls the migrant invasion, using the Constitution as its defense.

The issue of immigration has become a top priority for many Americans, with a Fox News poll showing that 41% of Americans consider it a top issue.

An estimated 300,000 migrants were registered in December 2023, and new anti-record numbers are expected in the first three months of fiscal year 2024. The sluggish reaction of the mainstream pro-Democratic media to the Texas story suggests that it was a significant setback for the Democrats.