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.…
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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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Exclusive: John Bolton reaches plea deal over mishandling of sensitive national security information
By Katelyn Polantz, Kaitlan Collins, Hannah Rabinowitz, Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — John Bolton, President Donald Trump’s former national…
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Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to be attorney general
By Kristen Holmes, Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump announced at a private dinner at the White House Wednesday night he…
Continue Reading Iran live updates: House adopts war powers resolution in rebuke of Trump
By David Brennan and Nadine El-BawabLast Updated: June 3, 2026, 3:30 PM MDT House adopts Iran war powers resolution The House adopted a…
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The U.S. is investigating two more Mexican governors for connections to cartels
This article was co-published with Puente News Collaborative, a bilingual nonprofit newsroom that covers stories from Mexico and the U.S.-Mexico…
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Joint Task Force North holds colors casing ceremony at Fort Bliss; new unit is unveiled
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Military’s Joint Task Force North (JTF-North) held a colors casing ceremony at Fort Bliss, which was the…
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Acting AG Blanche says Trump administration is nixing ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’
By Alexander MallinJune 2, 2026, 3:01 PM Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed during testimony before a House subcommittee on Tuesday that…
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ABC-7 Investigation spurs El Paso proposal to shift campaign event costs to candidates after Trump rally
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council Representative Lily Limón is planning to propose a new policy at next Tuesday’s City Council…
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Federal judge orders Trump’s name be removed from Kennedy Center, blocks closure
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…
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Pam Bondi tells House Oversight panel that DOJ released all required Epstein files
By John Parkinson, Jay O’Brien, James Hill, Peter Charalambous, and Lauren Peller Former Attorney General Pam Bondi told members of the House…
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Live Results: May 2026 Primary Runoff Election
UPDATE (May 28, 2026) — In the closest El Paso race Tuesday, Dora Oaxaca Rivera defeated incumbent Justice of the Peace for Precinct 5, Lucila…
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Bauman wins Republican runoff for District 16, will face US Rep. Escobar in November
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, Adam Bauman defeated Manuel Barraza in the Republican runoff for Congressional District 16. Bauman will face…
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Texas AG Ken Paxton defeats Sen. John Cornyn for GOP Senate runoff
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will defeat incumbent John Cornyn for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, ABC-7…
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Voting participation lowers across El Paso County for May 2026 runoffs compared to March primary
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Voting participation in El Paso County fell for Tuesday’s runoff elections compared to the March primary, according to the…
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Trump administration proposes having all federal workers sign NDAs
Originally Published: 26 MAY 26 13:58 ET Updated: 26 MAY 26 17:56 ET By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The White House is preparing a government-wide…
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Voter Guide: May 26 primary runoffs in El Paso County
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, voters will decide who will move to the November general election after voting in the Democratic and Republican…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – County Coliseum Contracts and Controversies
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Coliseum is one of the Borderland’s longest-running entertainment venues, operating since the 1940s. It’s…
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Trump administration issues directive requiring green card applicants to apply outside the US
By Laura Romero The Trump administration on Friday issued a sweeping policy directive requiring most temporary visa holders and humanitarian parolees…
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