The conversation on Live Now from Fox discusses the potential government shutdown and the crisis at the US-Mexico border. Representative Monica De La Cruz from Texas introduces legislation to ensure border agents are paid during a shutdown. She emphasizes the importance of supporting border patrol and customs agents due to the escalating challenges at the border, including illegal immigration and its impact on communities. The legislation has received bipartisan support, and there is a desire to address border security issues while avoiding a government shutdown.
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1. Representative Monica De La Cruz introduced the "pay our border patrol and custom agents act" to ensure that U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents are paid during a potential government shutdown.
2. There is bipartisan support for this legislation, including from Congressman Henry Cuellar.
3. Speaker McCarthy is supportive of securing the border and addressing the border crisis.
4. The possibility of a government shutdown on October 1st is a concern, but efforts are being made to avoid it.
5. Representative De La Cruz represents a district in Texas that is experiencing a significant influx of illegal immigrants, which is impacting local resources and communities.