Border policies continue to divide Democrats and Republicans under Biden administration.

House Democrats, including Rep. Veronica Escobar, are urging President Biden to lift Trump-era sanctions on Cuba and Venezuela, which they say have contributed to a surge of migrants at the southern border. The push sets up a clash with Sen. Robert Menendez, who supports the sanctions. The Biden administration expects a significant influx of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border following the expiration of Title 42. The White House relies on Menendez to push its appointments through the confirmation process, and senior Biden officials have conceded that picking a fight with him is not worth whatever benefit might come from relaxing sanctions on the two countries.