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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.

Justice Department sues Texas over law to let police arrest illegal immigrants

January 3, 2024

Justice Department sues Texas over law to let police arrest illegal immigrants

The Justice Department is suing Texas over a state law that allows migrants to be arrested by local authorities in another battle between Gov. Greg Abbott and the federal government.

Eric Adams says NYC is at 'breaking point' as he warns of another surge of migrants from Texas

December 30, 2023

Eric Adams says NYC is at 'breaking point' as he warns of another surge of migrants from Texas

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says his city is reaching a "breaking point" in the migrant crisis even as he warned of another surge of migrants from Texas.

Texas has arrested thousands at the US-Mexico border as state expands powers to arrest migrants

December 28, 2023

Texas has arrested thousands at the US-Mexico border as state expands powers to arrest migrants

Texas is expanding a new operation to combat record-high crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border, which includes allowing police officers to arrest migrants.

US companies work to ramp up domestic rare earth manufacturing

December 25, 2023

US companies work to ramp up domestic rare earth manufacturing

The U.S. is working to decrease foreign dependency following China's domination of the Rare Earth Element supply chain with environmentally harmless manufacturing.

Chicago mayor says Texas Gov. Abbott 'attacking our country' over migrant bussing to Dem cities

December 19, 2023

Chicago mayor says Texas Gov. Abbott 'attacking our country' over migrant bussing to Dem cities

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson lashed out at Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over his bussing program that transports illegal immigrants to Democratic-led cities.

White House slams Texas Gov. Abbott's new border legislation, saying it is 'extreme' and dehumanizes migrants

December 19, 2023

White House slams Texas Gov. Abbott's new border legislation, saying it is 'extreme' and dehumanizes migrants

The White House slammed Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's legislation to make illegal immigration a state crime, saying the legislation is 'extreme' and dehumanizing to migrants.

Texas Gov. Abbott signs bill making illegal immigration a state crime

December 18, 2023

Texas Gov. Abbott signs bill making illegal immigration a state crime

Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday signed a new bill that gives local police the authority to arrest migrants who have crossed the border illegal.

Gov. Abbott warns Texas universities they must ensure nobody on campus advocates for genocide, antisemitism

December 13, 2023

Gov. Abbott warns Texas universities they must ensure nobody on campus advocates for genocide, antisemitism

Texas Gov. Abbott told universities that they should avoid teaching students about any social agendas and should ensure there are no calls for genocide or antisemitism on campus.

Texas Gov Abbott says state will continue to send migrants to sanctuary cities until Biden acts on border

November 29, 2023

Texas Gov Abbott says state will continue to send migrants to sanctuary cities until Biden acts on border

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said his state will continue to bus migrants to Democratically-led cities to bring the border crisis to the attention of the Biden administration.