The Waco school district is expected to be the latest to contract with the charter operator founded by Mike Miles, the state-appointed superintendent of Houston schools. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – “Don’t take me to the hospital”: Undocumented immigrants in Texas are delaying medical care
Since Gov. Greg Abbott ordered Texas hospitals to start asking patients for their citizenship status in November 2024, reported visits by undocumented immigrants have dropped. Read: Read More
Border Report – Airport delays could persist, ICE agents may not leave soon even as TSA pay expected
Even after President Donald Trump ordered emergency pay for Transportation Security Administration agents to ease long security lines, major U.S. airports on Sunday were still urging travelers to arrive hours early — and federal immigration…
Border Report – Pharmaceutical supply chains get tangled in war with Iran
As President Trump’s war in Iran rages on, it’s posing a growing threat to the pharmaceutical supply chain and risks spiking the prices of many drugs, particularly those that depend on petrochemicals….
Border Report – State of Texas: Social media verdicts fuel Texas push to ban minors from platforms
A pair of high-profile jury verdicts against major social media companies is adding new momentum to a push at the Texas Capitol to restrict access for young users. Read: Read More
Border Report – Coast Guard intercepts three migrant boats off San Diego coast
The US Coast Guard intercepted three separate boats off the coast of San Diego carrying suspected migrants on Wednesday and Thursday. Read: Read More
Border Report – Nashville journalist describes ‘inhumane’ conditions after 16 days in ICE custody
Estefany Rodríguez Florez was taken by immigration enforcement officials earlier this month. Read: Read More
Border Report – 12 states see gas prices drop since last week, data shows
In only one state have prices dropped by at least 10 cents. Read: Read More
Border Report – GOP divisions on display as Johnson rejects Thune-backed Senate DHS deal
The move by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and House GOP leaders to forcefully reject a Senate deal to fund the bulk of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that was backed by…
Border Report – After rejecting Senate deal, House passes short-term DHS funding bill
House lawmakers on Friday passed a Republican bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in its entirety for eight weeks, after GOP leaders rejected a Senate-passed bill that would exclude…