# Border Bill on The No Agenda Show Border Bill comes up in 16 chapters across 16 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2011 to August 2026. - **Chapters:** 16 - **Episodes:** 16 - **Discussed:** April 2011 – August 2026 - **Related topics:** [Border Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-security.md), [Nancy Pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [Arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), [Bill O'reilly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-o-reilly.md), [Border Policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-policy.md), [Chuck Schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-schumer.md), [Congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [Immigration Bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration-bill.md), [James Lankford](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-lankford.md), [Marjorie Taylor Greene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marjorie-taylor-greene.md) ## Chapters 1–16 of 16 ### Chris Matthews, Democratic Socialists of America Policy Critique - **Episode:** [1895: XY You're Out](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1895-xy-you-re-out.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-16 - **Time:** 11:47–17:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1895-xy-you-re-out/chapter/chris-matthews-democratic-socialists-of-america-policy-critique.md Former MSNBC host Chris Matthews appears in a clip discussing how the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) have clearly defined radical positions, such as abolishing ICE and borders, which moderate Democrats fail to denounce. The hosts discuss Matthews' 2020 departure from cable news due to sexual harassment allegations, comparing his exit to that of Bill O'Reilly. They argue that the "police state" preferred by the left focuses on surveillance rather than incarceration. Keywords: [chris matthews](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-matthews.md), [dsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dsa.md), [peggy noonan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peggy-noonan.md), [border policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-policy.md), [sexual harassment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-harassment.md), [bill o'reilly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-o-reilly.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md) ### Trump National Crime Bill and Border Policy - **Episode:** [1790: Florida Ounce](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1790-florida-ounce.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-14 - **Time:** 11:49–13:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1790-florida-ounce/chapter/trump-national-crime-bill-and-border-policy.md President Trump is proposing a new crime bill initially targeting Washington, D.C., which he intends to use as a model for the rest of the country. Trump indicated he would seek long-term extensions for the policy and expressed confidence that Republicans in Congress would approve the measure unanimously. He compared the swiftness of this plan to his unilateral actions regarding border closures. Keywords: [crime bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crime-bill.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [national emergency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-emergency.md), [border policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-policy.md), [republicans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republicans.md) ### Anderson Cooper, Harris Border Wall Stance - **Episode:** [1706: Nerd & Knucklehead](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1706-nerd-knucklehead.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-24 - **Time:** 32:32–36:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1706-nerd-knucklehead/chapter/anderson-cooper-harris-border-wall-stance.md Anderson Cooper questions Kamala Harris on her shifting stance regarding the southern border wall during a CNN town hall. Harris defends a bipartisan bill that earmarks $650 million for wall construction, despite previously calling the wall a "stupid" project. She claims Trump only completed 2% of the wall and used sections built by the Obama administration for photo opportunities. Keywords: [anderson cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [border wall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-wall.md), [immigration bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration-bill.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md) ### Border Logistics, Senate Vote on Migrant Flights - **Episode:** [1646: FLOW](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1646-flow.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-28 - **Time:** 1:52:23–1:55:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1646-flow/chapter/border-logistics-senate-vote-on-migrant-flights.md The U.S. Senate defeated an amendment proposed by Senator Bill Hagerty that would have banned the use of taxpayer funds to fly migrants into the interior of the country. Reports from the border suggest the United Nations and International Office of Migration are providing logistical support and "welcome kits" to migrants. Critics argue the system is designed to suppress domestic wages with cheap labor. Keywords: [border](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [bill hagerty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-hagerty.md), charter flights, [taxpayer funding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxpayer-funding.md) ### Federal Spending Bill and Mike Johnson Ouster Threat - **Episode:** [1645: Poonami](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1645-poonami.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-25 - **Time:** 13:51–18:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1645-poonami/chapter/federal-spending-bill-and-mike-johnson-ouster-threat.md Speaker Mike Johnson faces a motion to vacate filed by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene after passing a $1.2 trillion federal spending package with Democratic support. The bill, which exceeds 200,000 words, includes funding for 2,000 new Border Patrol agents and 8,000 detention beds, though critics argue the money is primarily directed toward processing migrants rather than securing the border. Keywords: [mike johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-johnson.md), [marjorie taylor greene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marjorie-taylor-greene.md), [spending bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spending-bill.md), [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md) ### Border Bill Dispute and Laken Riley Gaffe - **Episode:** [1641: Lock the Clock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1641-lock-the-clock.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-10 - **Time:** 27:04–31:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1641-lock-the-clock/chapter/border-bill-dispute-and-laken-riley-gaffe.md During the State of the Union, President Biden mispronounced the name of Laken Riley, an innocent woman killed by an illegal immigrant, calling her "Lincoln." Biden blamed Donald Trump for the failure of a bipartisan border bill, while Republicans like Marjorie Taylor Greene heckled him from the floor. Critics argue Biden already possesses the executive authority to close the border without new legislation. Keywords: laken riley, [james lankford](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-lankford.md), [marjorie taylor greene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marjorie-taylor-greene.md), [border bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-bill.md), [illegal immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illegal-immigration.md) ### Chuck Schumer, Senate Bill 50-49 Vote, Political Maneuvering - **Episode:** [1632: King for a Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1632-king-for-a-day.md) - **Published:** 2024-02-10 - **Time:** 21:10–23:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1632-king-for-a-day/chapter/chuck-schumer-senate-bill-50-49-vote-political-maneuvering.md Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer voted against his own border bill in a tactical move to preserve the ability to reconsider the vote later. The final tally was 50-49, with several Republicans like Mitt Romney and Susan Collins voting in favor, while Schumer directed specific Democrats like Elizabeth Warren and Alex Padilla to vote no. This maneuver allowed the administration to maintain a campaign talking point against Donald Trump. Keywords: [chuck schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-schumer.md), [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), [elizabeth warren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-warren.md), [senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate.md), [border bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-bill.md) ### Morning Joe, Border Legislation, Tony Stark Analogy - **Episode:** [1627: White Ringer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1627-white-ringer.md) - **Published:** 2024-01-21 - **Time:** 34:31–37:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1627-white-ringer/chapter/morning-joe-border-legislation-tony-stark-analogy.md MSNBC's "Morning Joe" hosts proposed that President Biden should use a "Tony Stark moment" to blame House Republicans for border insecurity. The strategy involves Biden declaring an emergency to implement a Senate-backed immigration bill authored by Chuck Schumer. The discussion frames the border crisis as a political branding opportunity for the administration. Keywords: [morning joe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/morning-joe.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [chuck schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-schumer.md), [border bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-bill.md), tony stark ### Mike Johnson and Chip Roy Debate Military Spending Bill - **Episode:** [1624: Bub](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1624-bub.md) - **Published:** 2024-01-11 - **Time:** 44:52–47:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1624-bub/chapter/mike-johnson-and-chip-roy-debate-military-spending-bill.md Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating a $1.66 trillion spending bill with the White House that includes nearly $900 billion for the military. Representative Chip Roy criticized the deal, arguing it spends more than the previous "disastrous" Nancy Pelosi omnibus bill and fails to secure the U.S. border. Roy expressed frustration that Republicans are not using a continuing resolution to trigger automatic spending cuts. Keywords: [mike johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-johnson.md), [chip roy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chip-roy.md), [gop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gop.md), [border security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-security.md), [spending bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spending-bill.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md) ### Omnibus Spending Bill and Pork Barrel Projects - **Episode:** [1514: Holiday Heart](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1514-holiday-heart.md) - **Published:** 2022-12-22 - **Time:** 26:12–31:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1514-holiday-heart/chapter/omnibus-spending-bill-and-pork-barrel-projects.md The $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill has come under fire for containing numerous "pork" projects and foreign aid allocations. Representative Dan Bishop highlighted specific items such as $65 million for Pacific salmon, $3 million for bee-friendly highways, and $410 million for border security in Middle Eastern and North African countries. Keywords: [omnibus bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omnibus-bill.md), dan bishop, [government spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-spending.md), [salmon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salmon.md), [border security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-security.md) ### Bill Clinton 1996 State of the Union on Immigration - **Episode:** [900: 900](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/900-900.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-28 - **Time:** 51:58–55:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/900-900/chapter/bill-clinton-1996-state-of-the-union-on-immigration.md In his 1996 State of the Union address, President Bill Clinton used strong language regarding "illegal aliens" and the need to secure US borders. Clinton emphasized that jobs held by illegal immigrants should belong to citizens and legal residents, and he touted his administration's record on deportations. The hosts highlight the similarity between Clinton's 1990s rhetoric and current policy debates. Keywords: [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), 1996 state of the union, [illegal aliens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illegal-aliens.md), barbara jordan, [border security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-security.md), [deportation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deportation.md) ### Omnibus Spending Bill, IRS Funding and Ukraine Aid - **Episode:** [1432: Dry Holes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes.md) - **Published:** 2022-03-11 - **Time:** 2:25:30–2:29:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/omnibus-spending-bill-irs-funding-and-ukraine-aid.md The House of Representatives passed a 2,700-page, $1.5 trillion omnibus spending bill with less than 24 hours of review. Congressman Troy Nehls criticizes the bill for cutting border security funding while allocating hundreds of millions to the Green New Deal and $13.6 billion in aid for Ukraine. A significant $120 billion allocation for the IRS is highlighted as a major expansion of government enforcement power. Keywords: [omnibus bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omnibus-bill.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), troy nehls, [irs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irs.md), [border security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-security.md), [ukraine aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine-aid.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md) ### Arizona House Bill 2444, Porn Blocking Tax for Border Wall - **Episode:** [1106: Smart Wall](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1106-smart-wall.md) - **Published:** 2019-01-25 - **Time:** 33:43–35:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1106-smart-wall/chapter/arizona-house-bill-2444-porn-blocking-tax-for-border-wall.md Arizona Representative Gail Griffin introduced House Bill 2444, which would require electronics manufacturers to install porn-blocking software on all devices sold in the state. Users would have to pay a $20 fee to unblock the content, with the proceeds earmarked for border security funding. The proposal faces criticism for its technical infeasibility and potential violations of net neutrality. Keywords: gail griffin, [arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), house bill 2444, porn blocking, [border security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-security.md), [net neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-neutrality.md) ### Representative Cheri Bustos on Border Security Compromise - **Episode:** [1101: Tippie-Top](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top.md) - **Published:** 2019-01-07 - **Time:** 16:08–21:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/representative-cheri-bustos-on-border-security-compromise.md Representative Cheri Bustos, chair of the DCCC, signaled potential room for compromise on border security funding, suggesting the wall has become a symbol. She discussed folding border security into a larger trillion-dollar infrastructure package and emphasized the need for "give and take" in Congress. Keywords: cheri bustos, [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [border security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-security.md), [infrastructure bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure-bill.md), [dccc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dccc.md), [illinois](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illinois.md) ### Political Maneuvering Over Immigration Legislation - **Episode:** [1043: Chuck Hole](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1043-chuck-hole.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-18 - **Time:** 13:35–19:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1043-chuck-hole/chapter/political-maneuvering-over-immigration-legislation.md President Trump and Congressional Republicans attempt to link the resolution of family separations to the funding of a $25 billion border wall. While Senator James Lankford calls for keeping families together, the administration maintains that legislative loopholes must be closed by Democrats. The segment notes the political stakes for the upcoming midterm elections and the influence of senior advisor Stephen Miller. Keywords: [stephen miller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-miller.md), [james lankford](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-lankford.md), dan donovan, [rudy giuliani](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rudy-giuliani.md), [border security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-security.md), [immigration bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration-bill.md) ### Janet Napolitano, Border Security and O'Reilly Interview - **Episode:** [297: Obama's Clutch Car](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/297-obama-s-clutch-car.md) - **Published:** 2011-04-21 - **Time:** 1:40:14–1:44:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/297-obama-s-clutch-car/chapter/janet-napolitano-border-security-and-o-reilly-interview.md Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano appeared on Bill O'Reilly's program to discuss border security. 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