House Republicans accuse Becerra of inadequately vetting sponsors for migrant children.

House Republicans have accused Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra of failing to properly account for thousands of unaccompanied migrant children and inadequately vetting their sponsors. Republicans claim the Biden administration rushed children into the custody of potentially harmful sponsors without thorough background checks. Becerra defended the agency's practices, stating they follow "child welfare best practices," but lawmakers cited cases of abuse and crime involving these children.

November 21, 2024
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