On a cold January morning, a coalition of groups that support President Donald Trump had an even colder message for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer over their refusal to fund a border wall.
Those gathered outside the Capitol included Angel families who have lost loved ones to those who are in the U.S. illegally, those who lost loved ones in 9/11, and those whose loved ones have died from drug overdoses.
Amy Kremer, cofounder of Women-for-Trump said: “This is not just a manufactured crisis. Which one of your children would you be willing to sacrifice?”
The coalition rallied behind President Trump who is asking Congressional Democrats to approve $5.7 billion for a wall on the border with Mexico.
President Trump has refused to sign any more funding bills until money for a wall is included in the budget for the Department of Homeland Security.
New Waves of Migrants Caravan Depart from Central America toward US
About 150 Honduran migrants traveling as part of a caravan clashed with police officers on the Honduras-Guatemala border on Jan. 15.The migrants were asked to show proper documentation in order to continue their journey, triggering a confrontation that involved throwing rocks and police responding with tear gas.
On Wednesday, Jan. 16, a group of about 200 migrants left El Salvador in caravan headed for the United States.
Across Atlantic Ocean, Dutch Team Win Sail Race
A Dutch quartet won the Atlantic Challenge sail race, arriving on the shores of Antigua and Barbuda in style on Tuesday, Jan. 16, waving red flares as the gathered crowd cheered loudly.The 3,000-mile journey took the teams from San Sebastian in the Canary Islands all the way west across the North Atlantic to Nelson’s Dockyard in Antigua and Barbuda.
The “Dutch Atlantic Four” team spent 34 days, 12 hours, and 9 minutes to complete the route.
There are 27 teams in total from all over the world competing in this wild adventure, with Great Britain’s team “Oar Inspiring” arriving about 20 hours after the Dutch, taking second place in the race.
Caught on Camera—Hundreds of Elk Run Across Road
In a stunning video from Washington state, hundreds of elk were caught zooming across a road.The crossing happened near Puget Sound Energy’s wild horse and solar facility near Ellensburg.
Elks are currently starting their yearly migration in the region but with roads and freeways disrupting their normal migration paths, many say images like these are another reminder of how dangerous this migration journey can be for both humans and animals.
The state is currently in the process of building over and underpasses in key locations to help animals cross long stretches of highway.
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