Supreme Court upholds Texas laws banning transgender athletes from women’s sports
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a 6-3 decision Tuesday, the Supreme Court upheld state laws banning transgender athletes form female sports, meaning…
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Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender girls in girls’ sports
By Devin Dwyer The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state bans on transgender girls from participating in girls’ and women’s competitive sports,…
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Supreme Court rejects Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship
By Devin Dwyer and Peter Charalambous The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright…
Continue Reading SCOTUS rebuffs GOP bid to block counting of late-arriving mail ballots
By Devin Dwyer In a ruling with direct bearing on the midterm elections, the Supreme Court on Monday narrowly upheld a Mississippi law allowing…
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Supreme Court rules to limit asylum requests along US-Mexico border
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump Administration on Thursday to limit asylum policies in the country.…
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Supreme Court allows Trump administration’s cancellation of TPS for Haitians, Syrians
By Devin Dwyer and Peter Charalambous The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Trump administration can cancel the temporary protected…
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Texas asks DHS for reimbursement for border security costs
Texas requested reimbursement from the Department of Homeland Security after Gov. Abbott said it spent more than $10 billion on border security…
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Judge permanently blocks Trump EO requiring proof of citizenship to vote
A federal judge on Wednesday permanently blocked the Trump administration from enforcing an executive order signed last year that required…
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Las Cruces, El Paso dioceses to host prayer pilgrimage on Mt. Cristo Rey
The Roman Catholic Dioceses of Las Cruces and El Paso will host a pilgrimage on Mount Cristo Rey to pray for religious freedom as the U.S. government…
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Federal judge blocks Trump policy of making arrests at immigration courts nationwide
By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge in California on Tuesday issued a nationwide block against the Trump administration’s…
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Congress agrees on war powers resolution for 1st time since Iran war began
By Lalee Ibssa The Senate on Tuesday adopted a House-passed Iran war powers resolution by a 50-48 vote in a symbolic, yet rare, rebuke of President…
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Cynthia Trejo responds to District 4 recall petition
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Thursday, El Paso City Council member Cynthia Boyar Trejo responded to an intent to start a petition for recall against…
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Juárez mayor requests leave of absence
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Ciudad Juárez Mayor Cruz Pérez Cuéllar requested an indefinite leave of absence Wednesday afternoon, according…
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New Mexico lieutenant governor nominee suspends campaign due to health
(KVIA) — New Mexico lieutenant governor Democratic nominee Maggie Toulouse Oliver has dropped out, she said on social media Thursday. Toulouse…
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Escobar says 911 calls details 3 suspected overdoses at Camp East Montana
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, U.S. Representative Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and…
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Trump picks Jay Clayton for director of national intelligence
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday a permanent pick to head the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, after the uproar over his…
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Gov. Abbott directs ratepayer protections from data center infrastructure costs
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Wednesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed state utility officials to protect residents from paying for data center…
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New Mexico moves to dismiss federal lawsuit against Immigrant Safety Act
SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — Tuesday, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez moved to dismiss a federal lawsuit challenging the Immigrant Safety Act.…
Continue Reading Iran live updates: US launches strikes against Iran over downed helicopter, CENTCOM says
By David Brennan, Nadine El-Bawab, and Meredith DelisoLast Updated: June 9, 2026, 3:43 PM MDT Trump on retaliatory strikes: ‘I think it’s very…
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House passes $70 billion immigration enforcement bill
By Lauren PellerJune 9, 2026, 3:53 PM The House on Tuesday passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill, funding Immigration and Customs…
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Ken Paxton investigates FIFA for allegedly misleading customers about World Cup tickets
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into the Fédération Internationale de Football Association…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – City to reconsider Meta data center contract, and YISD budget crunch
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Should the City of El Paso cancel the incentive contract for the Meta data center? That’s a question at the core a…
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New Mexico ranchers prepare for New World screwworm impact
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The USDA confirmed New Mexico’s first screwworm case Monday. NMSU Assistant Entomology Professor Dr. Caleb Hubbard says…
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Trump formally nominates Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general
The Senate on Monday formally received President Donald Trump’s nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, teeing off what could be a…
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Federal judge voids Trump’s $100,000 fee requirement for H-1B visas
By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Monday voided President Donald Trump’s requirement of a $100,000 application fee for H-1B…
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President Trump appoints senior advisor to combat screwworm
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — President Donald Trump appointed John Bellinger as the senior advisor for New World Screwworm Preparedness, the U.S.…
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Texas Attorney General investigating protein powder manufacturers over alleged lead detection
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Monday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into protein powder manufacturers because of worries over heavy…
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US Rep. Gabe Vasquez seeks report on what caused El Paso airport closure
(KVIA) — New Mexico Congressman Gabe Vasquez spoke before the Department of War and the Federal Aviation Administration asking for more information…
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Gov. Abbott declares statewide disaster over New World screwworm, deploys resources
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a statewide disaster declaration Friday after a confirmed detection of New World screwworm…
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Ken Paxton investigating Celsius, Alani Nu over alleged marketing targeting children
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into Celsius Holdings, Inc., which owns the company selling the popular…
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