House Republicans Aim to Make Canada-US Border Part of National Security Debate

A border marker is shown just outside of Emerson, Man. on Jan. 20, 2022. The Canadian Press/John Woods

Republicans on Capitol Hill have formed a new caucus to focus on immigration, crime and national security at the Canada-U.S. border.

Rep. Mike Kelly from Pennsylvania and Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke have enlisted 26 fellow members of Congress for a new coalition called the “Northern Border Security Caucus.”