Taking executive action on the border has been described internally as the nuclear option. But it's clearly still on the table.

While the number of migrant crossings has declined during the first part of the year, Biden officials know they have a political problem over the border and immigration.

"This border shit is hurting our political chances! We need to shut it down!"

versus

For Democrats, there have been some warning signs that Biden is losing support with Latino voters.

In his first year in office, Biden held a 54-24 advantage over former President Trump, according to the latest Axios-Ipsos Latino Poll in partnership with Noticias Telemundo.

That 29-point margin has dropped to 9 points, with Biden leading Trump 41-32.

Other evidence suggests that Democrats aren't losing that much Latino support. Hispanic voters favor Democrats over Republicans 61-35, according to the latest Pew Research Center survey.

"This border shit is hurting our political chances! But not that bad and the other guys are obviously worse, so whatevs."

and then we have Darkest Brandon ...

"We're examining whether or not I have that power," Biden told Univision's Enrique Acevedo in an interview taped last week that aired Tuesday night.

"Some are suggesting that I should just go ahead and try it," Biden said. "And if I get shut down by the court, I get shut down by the court."

Biden was clear that he has not made a final decision, adding that there was "no guarantee" that he has the power to take action on the border without legislation from Congress.

... followed by ...

Biden used the interview to criticize Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the war in Gaza.

"I think what he's doing is a mistake," Biden said in the interview.

"I don't agree with his approach."

... Politest (poLightest?) Brandon

I just don't understand how you can type all that up and not question both your sanity and soul.