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Acting AG Blanche says Trump administration is nixing ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’

June 2, 2026 2:56 PM ABC News

By Alexander MallinJune 2, 2026, 3:01 PM Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed during testimony before a House subcommittee on Tuesday that the Trump administration is backing down from establishing a $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” to benefit allies of President Donald Trump following heavy pressure from Republican congressional leadership. “Look, we’re not moving forward with the fund,”

Former UTEP football player takes plea deal in assault of a pregnant woman

March 7, 2025 8:52 AM Isabel Garcia

UPDATE (JUNE 2, 2026) — According to court documents obtained by ABC-7, former UTEP football player, Jaylon Shelton, entered a plea deal with the El Paso District Attorney’s Office. Court documents reveal that Shelton’s initial charge was reduced from a felony to misdemeanor of Assault Causes Bodily Injury of a Family Member. As a part of the

Deadly explosion in Las Cruces duplex ruled accidental

May 28, 2026 12:38 PM Gabrielle Lopez, Lauren Bly

UPDATE (June 1, 2026) — Investigation revealed the explosion and fire was an accident, according to the Las Cruces Fire Department. The explosion came from the trunk of a car in the garage, LCFD and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives learned. An acetylene cylinder in the trunk fueled the explosion, LCFD said.

Federal judge orders Trump’s name be removed from Kennedy Center, blocks closure

May 29, 2026 2:07 PM ABC News

A federal judge said Friday that President Donald Trump can’t close or rename the Kennedy Center, ruling that it cannot be officially named for anyone else unless Congress approves it. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that the rebranding of the Kennedy Center as the “Trump Kennedy Center” violates the law, and ordered that Trump’s

Iran live updates: US conducts new airstrikes in southern Iran, US official says

May 27, 2026 6:21 PM ABC News

By David Brennan, Meredith Deliso, and Nadine El-BawabLast Updated: May 27, 2026, 5:47 PM MDT The U.S. has carried out new airstrikes in southern Iran targeting a military site that was believed to pose a threat to U.S. forces and commercial maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a U.S. official. The U.S. military also

At least 1 dead and 9 missing after an implosion at a paper and packaging plant in Washington state

May 26, 2026 6:43 PM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 26 MAY 26 14:53 ET Updated: 26 MAY 26 20:23 ET By Alisha Ebrahimji, Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — At least one person has died, nine people were injured and nine others remain unaccounted for after a large vat of chemical treatment product, including hazardous materials, imploded at a paper and packaging facility

One person dead after motorcycle crash in far East El Paso

May 24, 2026 11:57 PM Joseph Montero

UPDATE: The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a man is dead after a motorcycle crash in far East El Paso on Sunday night. The driver of the motorcycle was the one killed and was identified as 33-year-old Fernando Villa. He died at the hospital after injuries from the accident. According to the Sheriff’s

NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies at the age of 41: ‘Sudden and tragic’

May 21, 2026 4:03 PM ABC News

By Meredith Deliso NASCAR champion Kyle Busch has died at the age of 41, according to a statement Thursday from his family, his racing team and NASCAR. “On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richard Childress Racing and all of NASCAR, we are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch,”

LCPS celebrates three outstanding educators recognized by NEA-New Mexico

May 21, 2026 5:57 PM Mia Okubo

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Thursday, Las Cruces Public Schools celebrated three educators for being recognized by the National Education Association Southwest Region and NEA-New Mexico. Two of the the finalists were nominated by NEA from Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy. Josephine Lopez, the MVLA office manager was selected as Educational Support Professional of the Year for

One person sent to hospital after industrial accident at Lower Valley plastic fabrication company

May 21, 2026 6:51 AM Joseph Montero

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso Fire Department has confirmed to ABC-7 that one person has been sent to the hospital with severe injuries after an “industrial accident,” early Thursday morning. According to El Paso Fire the accident happened at 12:48 a.m. at Sierra Plastics, a plastic fabrication company in the Lower Valley.

Justice Department announces charges against Raul Castro

May 20, 2026 11:19 AM ABC News

By Katherine Faulders, Luke Barr, Pierre Thomas, and Alexander Mallin The Justice Department on Wednesday charged former Cuban President Raul Castro with murder over his alleged role in shooting down two planes that were carrying humanitarian aid in 1996, according to a newly unsealed court docket. The shootdown resulted in the deaths of three Americans. The indictment marks

Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Senate GOP runoff

May 19, 2026 10:42 AM Texas Tribune

by Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas TribuneMay 19, 2026 President Donald Trump on Tuesday endorsed Ken Paxton in the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate in Texas, ending over a year of furious lobbying and giving the attorney general a significant boost in his campaign against Sen. John Cornyn. “Ken is a true MAGA warrior who has

3 adults killed in shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego; both suspects dead: Police

May 18, 2026 1:50 PM ABC News

By Emily Shapiro Three adult men, one of whom was a security guard, were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, authorities said. The security guard appeared to play a “pivotal role” in keeping the shooting from “being much worse,” police said at a news conference, noting that the

Judge declares mistrial in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial after jury deadlocked

May 15, 2026 11:55 AM Associated Press

By JENNIFER PELTZ NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein ’s rape retrial ended in a mistrial Friday after the jury deadlocked in the closely watched #MeToo-era case that another jury failed to decide last year. While the former Hollywood mogul has been convicted of other sex crimes on two U.S. coasts and remains behind bars, the

Two people injured after falling from Mount Cristo Rey

May 14, 2026 5:48 AM Joseph Montero

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) –Sunland Park Fire Chief Danny Medrano has confirmed to ABC-7 that two people have fallen from Mount Cristo Rey. Medrano says the call came in at about 3:36 early Thursday morning. The two people who fell was a woman in her early 20s and a man possibly in his 40s,

Supreme Court temporarily extends access to abortion pill mifepristone by mail

May 11, 2026 2:13 PM ABC News

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has temporarily extended an order that maintains nationwide access to the abortion pill mifepristone by mail and through telehealth visits. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Police report ‘unattended’ death in Northeast El Paso

May 7, 2026 10:02 AM Gabrielle Lopez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police said someone died in Northeast El Paso Wednesday. Investigators are investigating the unattended death, according to EPPD Thursday. Police said it happened at 4700 Hondo Pass, which is the Sun Pointe apartment complex near Dyer Street. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Barricaded subject leaves scene in Segundo Barrio, gun involved

May 6, 2026 4:32 PM Rishi Oza, Gabrielle Lopez

UPDATE (6:32 p.m.) — The subject left the scene, according to El Paso Police Sergeant Robert Gomez. A female employee was in the store and had a brief interaction with the subject, a 40 to 45-year-old man, according to police. He brandished a small gun. Police said he barricaded himself at Levcomm International, which sells

Trump announces 25% tariff on cars, trucks from EU

May 1, 2026 10:52 AM ABC News

President Donald Trump announced Friday he will increase tariffs on European Union cars and trucks to 25% next week, claiming in a social media post that the EU is “not complying with our fully agreed to Trade Deal.” This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

House approves bill to fund DHS

April 30, 2026 11:32 AM ABC News

By Lauren PellerApril 30, 2026, 11:22 AM After months of resistance, the House on Thursday passed the Senate-backed Department of Homeland Security funding bill, which funds all agencies inside DHS except immigration enforcement operations. There was no recorded vote requested. The measure now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk now for signature — ending the

Man identified in deadly officer-involved shooting in Las Cruces

April 24, 2026 3:21 PM Gabrielle Lopez, Rishi Oza

UPDATE (April 28, 2026) — Las Cruces police identified the suspect as 45-year-old David Gallegos Jr. Tuesday. LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Las Cruces police said a 45-year-old man died in Las Cruces officer-involved shooting Friday. Metro Narcotics Agents were surveilling the man as part of a narcotics investigation, according to police. The shooting happened

City of El Paso’s former chief military officer’s assault case dismissed

September 11, 2025 11:32 AM KVIA ABC-7

UPDATE (April 27, 2026) — According to court documents ABC-7 obtained, Albright abided by all terms and conditions of an agreement to dismiss his charges. The victim also declined to go forth with prosecution. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office had to remove any conditions of bond tied to the case. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)

White House correspondents’ dinner latest: Cole Allen charged with attempted assassination of the president

April 27, 2026 12:32 PM ABC News

By David Brennan, Alexander Mallin, and Pierre Thomas Cole Allen, the suspect in the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Saturday night, made a brief first court appearance on Monday to face charges, including attempted assassination of the president. Allen, 31, walked in wearing a blue jumpsuit and took his seat at the defense table.

Camino Real Middle School teacher arrested for alleged inappropriate relationship with student

April 22, 2026 2:25 PM Heriberto Perez Lara

UPDATE (3:07 p.m.) — A student came forward about the inappropriate relationship, according to court documents obtained by ABC-7. The documents did not specify whether the victim or a different student came forward. Cornelius was concerned the student’s friends identified him through messages, documents said. The messages included references to their age gap (Cornelius is

Texas can force schools to post Ten Commandments, federal appeals court rules

April 21, 2026 4:21 PM Texas Tribune

by Jaden Edison, The Texas TribuneJanuary 20, 2026 Texas can enforce a state law requiring public schools to display posters of the Ten Commandments in classrooms, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday. A majority of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in Texas officials’ favor after hearing arguments over the law in January.

Iran live updates: Trump announces he’s extending ceasefire

April 21, 2026 2:30 PM ABC News

By David Brennan, Emily Shapiro, Leah Sarnoff, and Nadine El-BawabLast Updated: April 21, 2026, 2:23 PM MDT President Donald Trump announced he is continuing the blockade and will “extend the Ceasefire until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other.” The U.S. will “hold our Attack on the Country of

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons leaving agency

April 16, 2026 6:25 PM ABC News

By ABC NEWSApril 16, 2026, 6:20 PM The acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons, who presided over the agency amid President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, is planning to leave his post later this spring. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced the move in a statement and said Lyons’ last day

Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, Trump says

April 16, 2026 10:21 AM ABC News

By David Brennan, Meredith Deliso, Nadine El-Bawab, and Kevin ShalveyLast Updated: April 16, 2026, 9:52 AM MDT Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, President Donald Trump announced in a post on social media. “These two Leaders have agreed that in order to achieve PEACE between their Countries, they will formally begin a 10 Day CEASEFIRE

Embattled GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales announces he’s stepping down from Congress

April 13, 2026 4:58 PM CNN

Originally Published: 13 APR 26 18:37 ET Updated: 13 APR 26 18:50 ET By Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — Embattled GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales announced on Monday that he would step down from Congress, just days before he faced the possibility of a high-stakes vote that could have made him the seventh-ever member to be

Fire put out at Marathon refinery in South-Central El Paso

April 10, 2026 7:02 PM ABC News

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A fire burned at the Marathon Refinery in South-Central El Paso Friday, the El Paso Fire Department confirmed with ABC-7. EPFD said the call came in at 6:14 p.m. for a condition three fire. The fire department specified the fire was categorized by the facility’s nature, not because of the