"Biden's Border Claims Challenged as Senate Nears Bipartisan Deal"

President Biden claimed he has done all he can to secure the US-Mexico border, prompting House Speaker Mike Johnson to call the statement "simply untrue." Johnson listed authorities at Biden's disposal and urged him to take immediate action to secure the border. The president's claim comes amid bipartisan Senate talks on potential legislation that critics fear could worsen the border crisis. The number of illegal southern border crossings hit an all-time monthly record in December, and the Biden administration's handling of border security and immigration remains a contentious issue.