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       -Many senators have left town for the holidays

       -Trump edges Biden again in new 2024 survey

       -Georgia Gov. Kemp announces $1K year-end bonus for teachers

       Holiday Rush

       The besieged U.S. southern border saw a record number of migrant encounters in a single day on Monday, as thousands flooded into Eagle Pass, Texas, amid a broader surge in recent weeks that has left authorities overwhelmed.

       There were over 12,600 migrant encounters on Monday, Customs and Border Protection sources told Fox. That does not include the thousands still waiting for processing in the Del Rio Sector on Monday evening after a surge of migrants into Eagle Pass. The number includes over 11,000 illegal immigrant apprehensions and over 1,600 encountered at ports of entry.

       As of Tuesday morning, sources told Fox that agents are still processing and transporting more than 4,500 migrants at the busy crossing point, with more than 5,300 already in custody and facilities at 260% over capacity.

       Thousands of migrants waiting to be processed by Border Patrol. (Fox News/Bill Melugin)

       White House

       'INCREASED COSTS': Biden's war on appliances faces major legal challenge …Read more

       'CLEAR MESSAGE': Biden eco actions locking up land facing Supreme Court review …Read more

       Capitol Hill

       WHY SO 'SERIOUS'?: Vulnerable Dem senator promotes TikTok account after saying he had ‘serious concerns’ about CCP ties …Read more

       OUT OF OFFICE: Most senators have left town as votes and border negotiations remain in the fray …Read more

       Tales from the Campaign Trail

       BORDER CRISIS: Biden campaign co-chair 'afraid' president will lose big because of illegal immigration surge …Read more

       ‘FREE-FOR-ALL’: Voters describe ‘chaotic’ crisis at southern border …Read more

       NEW POLL: Trump edges Biden again in new 2024 survey, builds support with younger voters …Read more

       AD WARS: Super PACs supporting Trump and Haley launch dueling ads in New Hampshire …Read more

       FIRST ON FOX: Over 500 elected officials back DeSantis as he's joined by top conservatives in final Iowa push …Read more

       JOE 'GRINCH': GOP blames Biden for rising cost of holiday goods in new attack ad …Read more

       ‘MISLEADING’ VOTERS: Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds of Iowa charges that an ad from former President Donald Trump is "misleading" voters in her state …Read more

       Across America

       MERRY CHRISTMAS: Georgia Gov. Kemp announces $1K year-end bonus for teachers …Read more

       'ENDING A NIGHTMARE': NY Gov. Kathy Hochul signs bill creating reparations commission despite concerns of 'racial divisions' …Read more

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       This article was written by Fox News staff.