Immigration Policy in the United States

President Joe Biden blames record-setting levels of illegal immigration on congressional Republicans, accusing them of hindering border enforcement. A bill to expand legal immigration and increase green card admissions failed in the Senate. Biden vows to address the broken immigration system despite opposition.

Rapid Growth in Home Prices at the End of 2023

Home prices surged to an all-time high at the end of 2023 due to a dried up market for existing homes as mortgage rates rose. The S&P CoreLogic Case Shiller Home Price Indices showed a 6.1% increase from the previous year, exceeding expectations.