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White House dodges on Democratic calls for Biden to federalize Texas National Guard

January 25, 2024

White House dodges on Democratic calls for Biden to federalize Texas National Guard

The White House's John Kirby declined to say whether Biden plans to federalize the Texas National Guard amid the current immigration crisis.

GOP governors rally behind Texas as Abbott defies Biden: 'Dereliction of duty'

January 25, 2024

GOP governors rally behind Texas as Abbott defies Biden: 'Dereliction of duty'

Top GOP governors from across the country are backing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in his fight with the White House over enforcement of illegal immigration laws.

Texas border floating buoys can stay until May, court rules

January 18, 2024

Texas border floating buoys can stay until May, court rules

The floating border buoys that Texas installed in the Rio Grande to curb the flow of illegal immigrants will stay until at least May after a federal appeals court reversed a previous order.

Illinois governor complains blue cities are 'suffering' from Abbott bussing migrants

January 16, 2024

Illinois governor complains blue cities are 'suffering' from Abbott bussing migrants

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker blasted the governor of Texas, arguing that his project of sending nonstop waves of immigrants from the border up north is cruel.

Abbott says claims Texas allowed migrants to drown in Rio Grande are false: 'They forgot to get the facts'

January 15, 2024

Abbott says claims Texas allowed migrants to drown in Rio Grande are false: 'They forgot to get the facts'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said allegations that Texas allowed migrants to drown in the Rio Grande by preventing federal agents from accessing the area are inaccurate.

Pritzker urges Abbott to stop busing migrants to Chicago due to storm: 'I plead with you for mercy'

January 13, 2024

Pritzker urges Abbott to stop busing migrants to Chicago due to storm: 'I plead with you for mercy'

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is urging Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to stop busing migrants to his state, specifically Chicago, as aggressive winter storms are approaching.

Eric Adams rips Texas Gov. Abbott for 'mean-spiritedness' on illegal immigrant crisis

January 13, 2024

Eric Adams rips Texas Gov. Abbott for 'mean-spiritedness' on illegal immigrant crisis

New York City Mayor Eric Adams ripped Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for his "mean-spiritedness" in busing illegal immigrants to sanctuary cities like New York.

Abbott says 'we're not shooting people' who cross the border because feds 'would charge us with murder'

January 12, 2024

Abbott says 'we're not shooting people' who cross the border because feds 'would charge us with murder'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott told a conservative radio host his state is doing everything it can to deter illegal immigration except "shooting people who come across the border."

Mayor Johnson argues Gov. Abbott is intentionally 'attacking' 'leaders of color' by bussing migrants

January 9, 2024

Mayor Johnson argues Gov. Abbott is intentionally 'attacking' 'leaders of color' by bussing migrants

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson slammed Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for being "evil-spirited" in sending waves of migrants from the southern border to cities like Chicago.

Abbott responds to Mayorkas' blame game as top Democrat on panel probing impeachment declares it 'baseless'

January 4, 2024

Abbott responds to Mayorkas' blame game as top Democrat on panel probing impeachment declares it 'baseless'

Gov. Greg Abbott was blamed by Secretary Mayorkas, Chicago Mayor Johnson, and New York Mayor Adams for migrant-related crises, and he responded Wednesday.