"Biden Pledges Border Shutdown if Senate Agreement Succeeds"

President Biden vows to use emergency authorities to "shut down" the border if Congress passes a bipartisan immigration plan, signaling a shift in tone and urgency for his reelection campaign. The plan includes a new expulsion authority for unauthorized border crossings and aims to reform the U.S. asylum process. Biden's willingness to pursue a border shutdown marks a departure from traditional Democratic rhetoric on migration and has faced criticism from parts of his political base. The border deal, part of a broader package including foreign policy goals, faces challenges in Congress.