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Many expected an influx of migrants after Title 42 ended, but that doesn't seem to be the case.

What's the latest?

Since the pandemic-era policy that's allowed Border Patrol to expel migrants and asylum seekers officially expired on Friday— experts were worried that would mean a large rush of migrants. The federal government sent thousands of workers to the border to prepare for the increase. About 60,000 migrants were waiting near the border leading up to the expiration. Yesterday, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the border saw a 50% drop in migrant encounters compared to what they were experiencing earlier but said "it is still early" to tell. Border Patrol said they had more than 10,000 border encounters this weekend alone — not including the more than 23,000 migrants who were under custody by Friday. Now, many are worried about overcrowding at detention centers.

What's next?

Border Patrol said it could have more than 45,000 migrants in custody by the end of the month. That's not all. The expiration of Title 42 has made the Biden admin pivot to use the decades-old law Title 8. It allows for the deportation of anyone entering the US without a legal basis. The Dept of Homeland Security warned that migrants can face "expedited removal" and be banned from re-entering the country for five years under the policy. Anyone who tries to reenter could face prosecution. Mayorkas said the admin's plans have been working and that there's a "consequence if one does not use those lawful pathways." Republicans say the focus should be on security and ensuring an "orderly process at our Southern border."

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Now that Title 42 has expired, immigration in the United States is preparing for a major overhaul. Many migrants leave their homes in search of opportunities and to flee violence and poverty, but now it's up to the Biden admin to shape the policy to handle this generation's migrant crisis and the US waits to see how it all plays out.

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Where people are still waiting on election results…

Turkey. Yesterday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan failed to secure a majority of votes to keep his seat. Erdoğan — who's served as Turkey's president for two decades — is facing a fierce re-election battle against the center-left Republican People's Party's Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. Erdoğan campaigned on his long-ruling and bulking of the country's defense industry, and Kılıçdaroğlu on rolling back policies made by Erdoğan. The election comes as the country is grappling with an economic crisis and the aftermath of recent earthquakes that tore through the country and neighboring Syria, killing more than 50,000 people and displacing more than 5.9 million. Now, after millions of voters made their voices heard at the polls, both candidates fell short of the 50% vote they needed to secure the country's top spot. The race is headed toward a runoff, which could mean another election in about two weeks. Erdoğan seems confident all will go well, while his opponent is already eyeing the second election.

Where abortions could be restricted…

North Carolina. Over the weekend, Gov. Roy Cooper (D) vetoed a bill that would have banned most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy. The bill includes exceptions for rape and incest or if the mother's life is at risk. Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year, North Carolina became a haven for women living in other Southern states where abortion is banned. Now, Republicans are expected to override the veto. Republicans hold a supermajority and only need three-fifths of the votes in both chambers to override the governor's veto. North Carolina's Senate Republican leader said they will continue to push for the bill and looks "forward to promptly overriding his veto." Meanwhile, the governor hopes to sway at least one Republican to oppose an override.

Whose case has updates…

Pop Smoke's. Over the weekend, an 18-year-old man confessed to fatally shooting the Brooklyn rapper in 2020 during a home-invasion robbery. The shooter was 15 at the time. Now, he's expected to be released from a state juvenile facility when he turns 25.

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