 for those considering crossing our border. Still, as I will continue to make clear, they are no substitute for congressional action. Mallorca says more than 24,000 asylum seekers have been returned to their home countries since the new policy was implemented three weeks ago. The White House says U.S. and Israel have worked through their misunderstandings to ensure that Israel has what it needs to defend itself. NPR's Asma Khalid has more.