Abbott issues executive order to investigate, eliminate ‘birth tourism’ schemes
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Tuesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order directing state agencies to investigate and eliminate unlawful birth…
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El Paso City Council kills item that would ban cellphones for members during meetings
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso City Council did not second an item that would ban cellphones and electronic devices on the dais during meetings.…
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Federal government files motion to take land at Mount Cristo Rey for border security
UPDATE (3:54 p.m.): The U.S. government filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings to finalize the condemnation of 14.259 acres of land in Doña…
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Gov. Abbott appoints new secretary of state
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he appointed Robert S. Howden as the 166th Secretary of State of Texas. His…
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DHS responds to report alleging abuse, medical neglect at Camp East Montana
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new 84-page report from Human Rights Watch and the American Civil Liberties Union alleged abuse, medical neglect and poor…
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Texas AG announces $150 million settlement against 23andMe over data breach
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a $150 million settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe. He…
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South Carolina governor picks Lindsey Graham’s sister to finish his Senate term
By Oren Oppenheim, Nicholas Kerr, and Emily Chang South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced on Monday that he is appointing Sen. Lindsey…
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Sen. Mitch McConnell says he was hospitalized due to a fall last month
McConnell said he intends to finish his term, which expires in January. By Allison Pecorin July 12, 2026, 4:10 PM Speculation over Sen. Mitch…
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Lindsey Graham, longtime senator from South Carolina and Trump ally, dies at 71
By Kevin Shalvey and Allison Pecorin Lindsey Graham, a longtime Republican senator from South Carolina, who had become one of President Donald…
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Talarico’s ‘Frontera Tour’ begins in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – To continue his campaign for November’s U.S. Senate election, Texas Democratic Nominee James Talarico is beginning his…
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Border Patrol El Paso Sector alerts rideshare drivers about smuggling dangers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector is warning rideshare drivers about the significant legal and physical dangers associated…
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US won’t renew trade deal with Mexico, Canada
(KVIA) — The U.S. said it won’t renew its trade agreement with Mexico and Canada Wednesday, opening the door for new discussions between the…
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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…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue ReadingFederal 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…
Continue Reading 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.…
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