Topic: Mexican Border

A comparison of past and present political rhetoric reveals Hillary Clinton previously used strong language regarding the need to stop the "inflow of illegals." This is contrasted with Donald Trump’s current claims that the Mexican government intentionally sends "bad ones" across the border. The segment highlights the shifting Overton window on immigration policy within the Democratic party.

Texas Representative Ted Poe suggests a potential "synergy" between Mexican drug cartels and ISIS, citing their shared use of beheadings. The hosts perform a satirical skit of a phone call between the two groups. Meanwhile, Marie Harf admits she has not watched the Foley beheading video, which the hosts find telling of the State Department's involvement in the narrative.

Senator John McCain and CNN analyst Bob Baer discuss the threat of ISIS fighters with American passports returning to the U.S. McCain cites a quote from ISIS leader Baghdadi—"See you in New York"—as proof of an impending attack. Baer also mentions unconfirmed reports of ISIS members crossing the Mexican border. The hosts dismiss these claims as "horrible propaganda" designed to terrorize the public.

Despite President Obama's claims that the southern border is more secure than ever, reports of extreme violence continue, including a massacre near Nogales and gunfire hitting the El Paso City Hall. The violence is attributed to rival smuggling gangs fighting over narcotics and human trafficking routes into the United States.

Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babu has requested 3,000 federal troops to combat Mexican drug cartels that he claims now control parts of Arizona. Local law enforcement reports being outgunned and outmanned as violence spills into hiking areas and highways. The hosts discuss the historical context of the Texas-Mexico border, referencing the Alamo as a symbol of the ongoing territorial struggle.