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.

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