Rural leaders who have worked years to improve broadband access said they were disappointed by the sharp decrease in federal dollars. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Gov. Greg Abbott, long a defender of states’ rights, embraces Trump’s push to expand presidential power
Defending Texas sovereignty has been central to Abbott’s political identity. Yet he has helped Trump erode states’ authority over elections, policing and deploying the National Guard. Read: Read More
KTSM News – Mexico deploys 600 soldiers to Chihuahua in wake of massacre
The Mexican government has sent 600 soldiers to Chihuahua in the wake of a massacre at a private racetrack in the southern tip of the state. Read: Read More
Border Report – Alito temporarily reinstates Texas map
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Friday temporarily reinstated Texas’s congressional map that adds up to five GOP pickup opportunities until the high court rules on the state’s emergency appeal. Alito’s order,…
Border Report – Federal judge blocks IRS from sending ICE taxpayer information for deportations
A federal judge has blocked the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from handing over the home address information of taxpayers who may be undocumented to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). U.S. District Judge…
Border Report – ‘Jeffrey Epstein is not unique’: What his case reveals about the realities of child sex trafficking
Children do not have the same decision-making capacity as adults. That very vulnerability is what is preyed upon by perpetrators. Read: Read More
Border Report – Kennedy Center says it’s being paid $7.4 million ahead of the World Cup draw
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center said Friday that it is being paid $7.4 million to hold the draw for the World Cup at the performing arts venue on Dec. 5. FIFA…
Border Report – Stout pushes resolution critical of Homan, supporting immigrants
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso County Commissioner David Stout has introduced a resolution asking the board to express its concern over “border czar” Tom Homan’s visit to UTEP next month…
Border Report – State of Texas: Prosecutors struggle to break human trafficking cycle
Justice is elusive for many impacted by the deadly realities of a multi-billion dollar industry: human trafficking. A KXAN investigation reveals while Texas is a leader in legislation to stop it, few…
Border Report – Texas National Guard troops ordered to return home sometime this week
Texas Governor Greg Abbott confirmed that Texas National Guard troops who were deployed to Illinois in October have been ordered to return back to the Lone Star State before Thanksgiving. Read: Read…