Bill would let Border Patrol agents claim tax deduction on overtime pay
HOUSTON, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Border Patrol agents could claim a tax exemption on overtime pay under a bill U.S. Senator John Cornyn introduced…
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Senate confirms former New Mexico GOP congressman to lead Bureau of Land Management
WASHINGTON (KVIA) — The U.S. Senate voted for a new director of the Bureau of Land Management Monday. The Senate confirmed Steve Pearce to lead the…
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Texas Supreme Court rejects request to remove lawmakers who broke quorum over redistricting
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Friday, the Texas Supreme Court rejected Governor Greg Abbott’s and Attorney General Ken Paxton’s request to remove Democrats who…
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Parts of Texas immigration law are likely unconstitutional, federal judge signals
by Alejandro Serrano, The Texas TribuneMay 13, 2026 During a hearing to block parts of a Texas law that would let state police arrest people…
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Federal government sues to take Mount Cristo Rey land next to border
UPDATE (May 13, 2026) — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar released a statement in response to the lawsuit for possession of part of the land at Mount…
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Supreme Court temporarily extends access to abortion pill mifepristone by mail
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has temporarily extended an order that maintains nationwide access to the abortion pill mifepristone by mail and…
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Your Vote NM partners with non-profits for voter outreach ahead of semi-open primary election
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — New Mexico will have its first semi-open primary election in June, meaning voters don’t have to register with a qualified…
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U.S. State Department reviewing all Mexican consulates in the country
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to ABC News, the Trump administration is launching a review of all 53 Mexican consulates in the country, a move…
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City of San Elizario moves to block resources for proposed ICE detention centers
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of San Elizario held its council meeting on Tuesday and unanimously approved the following two items: “14.…
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Part of El Paso County has no US representative, what’s next?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Since Former U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales resigned in April, Texas’ 23rd Congressional District, which includes part of…
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Texas Civil rights groups file lawsuit against Senate Bill 4, set to go into effect next week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Several Texas civil rights groups and nonprofits filed a new lawsuit Monday to stop Senate Bill 4, a law that would allow…
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Iran live update: Trump says ‘Project Freedom’ in Strait of Hormuz paused
By David Brennan, Meredith Deliso, and Nadine El-BawabLast Updated: May 5, 2026, 5:27 PM MDT President Donald Trump said Tuesday that “Project…
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House approves bill to fund DHS
By Lauren PellerApril 30, 2026, 11:22 AM After months of resistance, the House on Thursday passed the Senate-backed Department of Homeland Security…
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Chihuahua AG resigns more than a week after large drug lab was found south of the state
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Chihuahua Attorney General César Jáuregui Moreno placed his resignation on Monday, days after the…
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U.S. Supreme Court upholds Texas’ newly redrawn congressional map
by Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas TribuneApril 27, 2026 Texas’ newly redrawn congressional map is officially cleared for use, after the U.S. Supreme…
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Fort Bliss sergeant’s detained wife could face deportation
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Jose Serrano, who has been stationed at Fort Bliss for two years, says that ICE detained…
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Lori Chavez-DeRemer out as Labor secretary
Originally Published: 20 APR 26 17:18 ET Updated: 20 APR 26 17:27 ET By Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN (CNN) — Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will…
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City of El Paso directs City Attorney’s Office to investigate deaths at Camp East Montana
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council voted and approved a resolution earlier this month to ask the City Attorney’s Office to forward its…
Continue Reading Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, Trump says
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…
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Trump says he’ll fire Powell next month if he stays in his role at the Fed
By David Goldman, Bryan Mena, Morgan Leason, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said he will fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if he…
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Embattled GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales announces he’s stepping down from Congress
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…
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City of El Paso votes to prevent ICE detention centers within city limits
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council is currently in executive session discussing a plan to prevent the installation of any U.S. Immigration…
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Mexican General Consulate in El Paso expands legal and financial assistance for citizens in the region
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Consulate General of Mexico launched its 8th edition of the External Legal Advice Week (SALE, Semana de Asesorías…
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LCFD looking for artists to paint fire station mural
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Fire Department, in partnership with The Quality of Life Department/Public Art, is looking for a…
Continue Reading El Paso County files federal lawsuit against ICE over proposed detention center in Socorro
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners Court voted and approved an item to direct the El Paso County Attorney’s Office to file a…
Continue Reading Secretary Hegseth authorizes off-duty troops to take personal firearms onto military bases
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Department of War (DOW) and the Pentagon announced Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo directing military…
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Trump’s ballroom gets the green light from loyalist-stacked commission
Originally Published: 02 APR 26 14:14 ET By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s sprawling ballroom project officially got the green…
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Pam Bondi ousted as attorney general, source says
Originally Published: 02 APR 26 11:21 ET Updated: 02 APR 26 13:04 ET By Kristen Holmes, Kaitlan Collins, Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — President…
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Trump says he’ll order all DHS workers be paid as Senate bill to fund department sits with House
Originally Published: 02 APR 26 07:29 ET Updated: 02 APR 26 11:11 ET By Ellis Kim, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested he will…
Continue Reading Senate passes bill to partially reopen DHS, setting up House vote
Originally Published: 02 APR 26 07:29 ET Updated: 02 APR 26 08:16 ET By Ellis Kim, CNN (CNN) — The Senate on Thursday unanimously approved a bill…
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