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June 16, 2023

Border agency reassigns chief medical officer after in-custody death of child

The chief medical officer of the US Customs and Border Protection has been reassigned following the in-custody death of an eight-year-old girl.

June 16, 2023

Department of Commerce announces $930 million in grants for Biden's internet expansion project

The Department of Commerce announced $930 million in grants for Biden's initiative to improve internet access in the US. The grants will improve internet in Texas, Alaska, and more.

June 15, 2023

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill setting restrictions on transgender athletes in college sports

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was joyous as he signed legislation Thursday to prohibit transgender female athletes from competing in women's college sports.

June 15, 2023

Record-breaking heat scorches South; parts of Texas could top 120 degrees

Record heat is expected to make its way through Texas and Louisiana late this week and early next, with advisories in place along most of the Gulf Coast.

June 15, 2023

Crenshaw grills Dem witness over failure to name one study citing benefits of surgeries for trans kids

Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, tore into a Democrat witness over her inability to cite a medical study that states the benefits of transgender surgeries for minors during a House hearing.

June 15, 2023

Texas authorities nab previously deported MS-13 gang member on international watchlist

The Texas Department of Public Safety announced Thursday that it had nabbed a previously deported MS-13 gang member who is on a transnational criminal watchlist.

June 15, 2023

Los Angeles mayor slams 'abhorrent' Texas move to bus migrants to her city

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Wednesday hit out at Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for sending dozens of migrants to her city by bus – calling the transport "abhorrent."

June 15, 2023

Supreme Court upholds law designed to keep Native American children connected to Native families

The Indian Child Welfare Act was upheld by the Supreme Court despite challenges from several states and families looking to adopt Native American children.

June 15, 2023

Soros DA's handling of deadly Austin mass shooting still 'causing distress' two years later: victim's brother

The family of a man killed in one of the worst mass shootings in Austin, Texas, history says the Soros-funded DA has failed to deliver justice.

June 15, 2023

Texas officials say 'deceased body' found was actually a dismembered sex doll

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office in Texas responded to a call of a deceased body found in a yard. When officials arrived at the home, they made a strange discovery.