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October 16, 2022

Texas human trafficking crash leaves two migrants dead, a dozen others injured

The Texas Department of Public Safety said that suspected human trafficker crashed during a police chase in South Texas, leaving two migrants dead.

October 16, 2022

Texas border agents seize over $1M in alleged fentanyl

Customs and Border Protection officers in Texas seized over a million dollars of alleged fentanyl on Thursday hidden in a tractor-trailer that came from Mexico.

October 16, 2022

Second Arizona baby tests positive for fentanyl in less than a week

An Arizona baby tested positive for fentanyl Wednesday, the second such case Phoenix police encountered in less than a week. Last week, a baby was given a dose of Narcan.

October 16, 2022

Mike Pence praises Arizona for breaking through 'ceiling' on school choice

Former Vice President Mike Pence praises Arizona for leading the nation in educational freedom by expanding school choice legislation to all K-12 students.

October 15, 2022

Dem candidate running in contentious House race says his female opponent can't 'think' or 'speak' for herself

Democratic Rep. Vicente Gonzalez said Wednesday that his GOP challenger, Mayra Flores, "can't think for herself, can't speak for herself, can't act for herself, can't vote for herself.”

October 15, 2022

Florida spends nearly $1M for migrant flights to Delaware, Illinois that were postponed

Florida Department of Transportation documents reportedly show that the state has paid nearly $1 million to arrange two sets of migrant flights to Delaware and Illinois.

October 15, 2022

Texas border patrol discovers $402K in liquid meth inside of condom-filled pumpkins

Border officers in Texas encountered a surprise during an inspection at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry: Four pumpkins stuffed with 136 condoms filled with nearly 44 pounds of liquid meth.

October 15, 2022

Missing Texas teen found in Nebraska with dead body in trunk

Authorities located a missing Texas teenager in Nebraska. The teen, identified as Tyler Roenz, had crashed his car and was taken to the hospital. A body was found in the trunk.

October 14, 2022

Arizona AG asks FBI, IRS to investigate election integrity watchdog True the Vote

GOP Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich is recommending the IRS and FBI review the nonprofit True The Vote for allegedly fundraising on false statements.

October 14, 2022

Expelled Venezuelan migrants protesting in Mexico temporarily shut down international bridge to Texas

Venezuelans expelled from the U.S. gathered in Mexico to protest Friday, resulting in the temporary closure of an international bridge.