Priscilla Alvarez,

Priscilla Alvarez is a correspondent covering the White House for CNN. Since joining CNN in 2019 as a reporter, Alvarez has covered immigration politics and policy, traveling across the country and along the US-Mexico border to provide first-hand accounts on the ground, as well as major breaking news out of the White House. She has broken a variety of stories on the White House and immigration beats, including President Biden considering executive action on the border. Alvarez is fluent in Spanish and is based in Washington, D.C., where she's on the board of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists DC chapter. She is a graduate of Virginia Tech where she majored in journalism and world politics and policy.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/priscilla-alvarez

76%

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The Daily's Verdict

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Bias

86%

Examples:

  • A Democratic fundraiser told CNN, adding that small dollar donations are proceeding at pace, but noted the campaign is too vast to live on small donations alone.
  • And on Wednesday, George Clooney...took the remarkable step of publicly calling for him to bow out of the presidential race.
  • Democratic donors are deeply concerned about President Joe Biden’s viability as a candidate

Conflicts of Interest

92%

Examples:

  • A Democratic fundraiser told CNN, adding that small dollar donations are proceeding at pace, but noted the campaign is too vast to live on small donations alone.
  • And on Wednesday, George Clooney...took the remarkable step of publicly calling for him to bow out of the presidential race.
  • Democratic donors are deeply concerned about President Joe Biden’s viability as a candidate

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • President Biden is expected to announce an executive order that would shut down the US-Mexico border to asylum-seekers crossing illegally when a daily threshold of crossings is exceeded.
  • President Joe Biden is set to make a rare trip to the US-Mexico border on Thursday, setting up a split screen with 2024 rival former President Donald Trump.
  • The expected daily cap for migrant requests for asylum is 2,500 according to reports.

Deceptions

48%

Examples:

  • Migrants could still request an appointment to present their asylum claim at a port of entry.
  • The executive order would severely restrict migrants from seeking asylum at the US southern border if they crossed the border unlawfully once daily encounters between ports of entry reached 2,500.
  • The measure is likely to receive fierce pushback from progressives and immigration advocates.

Recent Articles

President Biden Tests Positive for Covid-19: Mild Symptoms and Continued Duties from Isolation in Delaware

President Biden Tests Positive for Covid-19: Mild Symptoms and Continued Duties from Isolation in Delaware

Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024 President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 on July 18, 2024, during a campaign visit to Las Vegas. He is experiencing mild symptoms and self-isolating in Delaware while continuing to carry out his duties. The diagnosis comes amidst growing concerns about his health and ability to effectively campaign against Donald Trump.
Democratic Donors Raise Concerns Over Biden's Campaign After Poor Debate Performance: Will He Regain Their Support?

Democratic Donors Raise Concerns Over Biden's Campaign After Poor Debate Performance: Will He Regain Their Support?

Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024 Democratic donors express dissatisfaction with President Joe Biden's debate performance, threatening to withhold funds and calling for his withdrawal from the race. High-profile figures like George Clooney and Nancy Pelosi have raised doubts about Biden's ability to complete his term due to age. Despite this, some high-dollar donors continue to support him, while others pause or seek alternative ways to help Democratic candidates.
Biden Announces Executive Order Limiting Asylum Seekers at Southern Border Amid Political Vulnerability

Biden Announces Executive Order Limiting Asylum Seekers at Southern Border Amid Political Vulnerability

Broke On: Monday, 03 June 2024 President Biden set to announce executive order limiting asylum-seeker crossings at southern border, using same federal code as Trump. Aims to address political vulnerability before debate. Migrants exceeding daily threshold turned away, unaccompanied children exempt. Reactions mixed: some praise border security, others criticize disregard for law and human rights.
President Biden and Trump to Make Dueling Trips to Mexican Border in Texas on Thursday

President Biden and Trump to Make Dueling Trips to Mexican Border in Texas on Thursday

Broke On: Monday, 26 February 2024 President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will make dueling trips to the Mexican border in Texas on Thursday. The rising number of people illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border is due to complex reasons such as climate change, war, unrest in other nations, a struggling economy and cartels that see migration as a lucrative business.
Senate Releases Border Deal with Significant Immigration Reforms

Senate Releases Border Deal with Significant Immigration Reforms

Broke On: Monday, 05 February 2024 The Senate has released a border deal that includes significant reforms, including a crackdown on asylum and parole. If passed, this bill would dramatically change immigration law for the first time in decades. The proposed package implements strict limits along the US southern border that have not been previously enshrined into law and would curtail asylum at the US southern border.