The end of Title 42 at the U.S.-Mexico border

Title 42, the pandemic-era immigration policy that made it easier for authorities to turn people away at the U.S.-Mexico border, is set to expire today. Plus, U.S. Representative George Santos is charged with fraud, money laundering and more FDA advisors endorse over-the-counter birth control pills. And, a project to bring descendants of enslaved people closer to their ancestors. Guests: Axios' Stef Kight, and "Descendant" co-writer and producer Dr. Kern Jackson. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Robin Linn and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: The end of Title 42 at the U.S.-Mexico border FDA advisors endorse over-the-counter birth control pills Rep. George Santos charged with fraud, money laundering and more Documentary brings descendants of enslaved people closer to their ancestors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices