Congressional Hispanic Caucus

Xochitl Torres Small is sworn in as the Department of Agriculture's deputy secretary at USDA in Washington, D.C., on July 17. She was sworn in by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Politics & Government

USDA brings on Xochitl Torres Small, the first Latina deputy secretary

3:58pm July 17, 2023

by Ximena Bustillo

Her promotion comes during a busy time for USDA. There is a farm bill on the Hill as well as a broader focus from Democrats on rural America.

Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen announced a host of "extraordinary protective measures" designed to improve conditions for children and adults held in U.S. Customs and Border Protection custody.

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Department Of Homeland Security Promises Changes To Protect Migrant Children

10:59pm December 26, 2018

by Vanessa Romo

Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen promises new "extraordinary protective measures" in the wake of the death of a second migrant child this month. They will require assistance from multiple federal agencies.

Migrants, one carrying a child, who plan to turn themselves over to U.S. border agents, walk up the embankment after climbing over a U.S. border wall from Playas de Tijuana, Mexico, last week. On Tuesday, members of the Hispanic Caucus called for improved

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Hispanic Caucus Calls For Investigation Into Migrant Child's Death

8:55pm December 18, 2018

by Vanessa Romo

After touring the two border facilities where Jakelin Caal was detained before she died, the congressional delegation called for better medical facilities and trained personnel at ports of entry.