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During the 2024 Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day, Arria, a former foster youth from Nevada, interviewed Congressman Steven Horsford. Arria posed questions about improving educational opportunities and support systems for foster youth. Congressman Horsford commended Arria and discussed the need for better educational mentoring, mental health services, and peer-to-peer support. He shared insights on Nevada's implementation of paid mentorship programs and emphasized the importance of centering foster youth in policy decisions.

Congressman Horsford discussed the achievements in public safety funding during National Police Week. He outlined the impacts of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Law, such as improvements in school safety and mental health resources, and detailed the significant funding provided to local law enforcement in his district, advocating for continued support to enhance community safety.

In an interview with NewsNation, Congressman Horsford addressed Israel's right to self-defense, the need for comprehensive foreign aid, and the importance of congressional action on the fentanyl crisis and border security. He called for a clear plan from Israel on defeating Hamas, a classified briefing from the administration to Congress, and criticized the political inaction preventing necessary border resources. He urged President Biden to take executive action to protect American communities from the fentanyl epidemic.

Congressman Steven Horsford joined NewsNation to address the pressing issues at the U.S. southern border and the challenges Congress faces in implementing effective solutions. He shed light on the recent bipartisan efforts hindered by political stalemates and emphasized the importance of comprehensive immigration reform. He also spoke on the roles of federal and state governments in managing border security and the ongoing fentanyl crisis.