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December 30, 2022

Nearly 7k migrant encounters recorded at the border per day over the last three months

Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, on House Republicans' plans to address border security in the new Congress

December 30, 2022

Democrat Kris Mayes wins Arizona attorney general race by just 280 votes, recount confirms

Democratic candidate Kris Mayes has defeated Republican Abe Hamadeh by just 280 votes in one of the closest elections in Arizona state history, the Maricopa County Superior Court announced Thursday.

December 30, 2022

El Paso takes matters into their own hands, puts up barbed wire fence to deter border crossings

Former El Paso U.S. Marshal Robert Almonte reacts to El Paso putting up a barbed wire fence to deter migrant crossings.

December 30, 2022

Foiled: Five times armed citizens fought back against attackers in 2022

Americans across the country used guns in self-defense in 2022, defending themselves or others, protecting their homes and preventing further bloodshed in mass shootings.

December 29, 2022

Arizona border agents seize 1.2 million fentanyl pills

Arizona border patrol agents stopped over 1.2 million fentanyl pills from entering the U.S., along with several pounds of meth and fentanyl powder.

December 29, 2022

Arizona bill would require teachers get parents' permission to use students' 'preferred pronoun'

An Arizona state legislator filed a bill that would prohibit teachers from referring to students as their preferred pronouns without parental consent.

December 29, 2022

President Biden signs bipartisan missing persons bill backed by Gabby Petito's family

Slain travel blogger Gabby Petito's parents have vocally supported the bipartisan Help Find the Missing Act, which President Biden signed into law this week.

December 29, 2022

El Paso residents roast Biden admin, city as vacant schools open to shelter migrants: 'Neglecting US citizens'

Texas moms blast decision to place migrants in vacant El Paso schools as illegal immigrants overwhelm the community, telling "Fox & Friends" it's a "chaotic situation."

December 29, 2022

DHS adds more migrant facilities in preparation for the end of Title 42

Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, on DHS increasing capacity for migrants and SCOTUS allowing Title 42 to stay in place for now

December 29, 2022

Arizona dam sees highest water level in 5 years, relieving farmers: report

The Coolidge Dam in eastern Arizona has reported recorded its highest water level in five years and, per the U.S. Geological Survey, the highest December total ever.