Conservatives continue to push for Democrats and President Joe Biden to pass legislation addressing the flow of migrants, which they describe as a “catastrophic” situation as almost 500,000 more migrants crossed the southern border into the United States in 2023 than in 2022, and nearly 1.3 million more than in 2021. 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe Hiti.