Johnson, Thune announce plan to end DHS shutdown ‘in the coming days’
ByAllison Pecorin and Lauren PellerApril 1, 2026, 1:27 PM House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced on Wednesday…
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Supreme Court rules against Colorado law banning ‘conversion therapy’ for minors
By Devin DwyerMarch 31, 2026, 9:30 AM In an 8-1 decision, the Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against Colorado’s ban on so-called…
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Trump says he’ll sign order directing DHS to pay TSA workers as shutdown drags on
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC NEWS) – President Donald Trump announced on his social media platform Thursday that he will sign an executive order instructing…
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“USMCA trade agreement sustains border’s economy,” business leader say
EL PASO, Texas / CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Last Monday, the renegotiation of the Free Trade Agreement, or USMCA, between Mexico, the United…
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Bridge of the Americas modernization project’s timeline updated, GSA confirms
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has changed the start and substantial completion…
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Camp East Montana will remain open, work with new provider to “improve” facilities, ICE says
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A spokesperson for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)confirmed to ABC-7 Tuesday morning that the Camp East…
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ICE reports no active measles cases at Camp East Montana
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — The Department of Homeland Security, through Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), just confirmed as of March 6,…
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Las Americas faces difficulties meeting with clients due to measles outbreak at Camp East Montana
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — The Department of Homeland Security announced this week that it placed Camp East Montana under quarantine due to a recent…
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Political expert speaks on primary election results in Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Last night’s primary election results will now lead to several Republican and Democratic seats going to runoff elections on…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court rules that Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs are illegal
Originally Published: 20 FEB 26 10:03 ET Updated: 20 FEB 26 10:07 ET By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that President…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – Aftermath of the El Paso airspace closure
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A sudden overnight complete closure of the airspace over El Paso and near Santa Teresa leads to major concerns and…
Continue ReadingRep. Tony Gonzales questions DHS leaders; House Committee denied Rep. Escobar’s request to question them
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Department of Homeland Security House Oversight Committee had the chance to interview and question Acting ICE Director…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – Local government pushback on ICE detention facilities and major endowment to UTEP engineering
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Federal immigration policy, enforcement and facilities have been in the national spotlight in recent months, with…
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County docs: Homeland Security purchases $122 million land in Socorro, City of Socorro responds
UPDATE (5:00 p.m.) — The City of Socorro says it’s going to have a Special City Council meeting on Wednesday, February 11th at 6 p.m. at Socorro…
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New Mexico Governor signs multiple bills into law
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed four bipartisan bills today halfway into the legislative session.…
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El Paso City Council approves taking action on ICE Detention Centers
UPDATE (3:23 PM)- The El Paso City Council unanimously approved Item 34, which directs the City Manager and City Attorney to review the City of El…
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Trump signs bill ending government shutdown, starting clock on ICE talks
By Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump swiftly signed a sprawling spending package into law Tuesday, ending the partial government…
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City of El Paso to consider ban on ICE detention centers within city limits
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso City Council will consider a plan to prevent ICE detention facilities within city limits, addressing concerns…
Continue Reading Family of migrant killed at Camp East Montana seeking justice and accountability from federal government
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A hearing to discuss the case of the second migrant who died while in federal custody at Camp East Montana inside Fort Bliss…
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Bilingual learning center requesting Spanish translation be added to civics test
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Women’s Intercultural Center in Anthony, New Mexico, is urging U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to…
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The government shutdown is now the longest – and likely the most damaging in US history
Originally Published: 05 NOV 25 05:00 ET By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — The ongoing government shutdown isn’t just the longest in American…
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CBP to use biometric data gathering system at all ports of entry
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection will launch a new biometrics data gathering system on December 26, which will require CBP…
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Dick Cheney, influential Republican vice president to George W. Bush, dies
Originally Published: 04 NOV 25 06:17 ET Updated: 04 NOV 25 06:24 ET By Stephen Collinson, Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN (CNN) — Dick Cheney,…
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Some El Paso businesses facing economic impacts due to government shutdown
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The government shutdown has been ongoing for 10 days now, and local businesses near Fort Bliss report that customer flow and…
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El Paso at center of redistricting battle
EL PASO Texas (KVIA)–El Paso epicenter of a high-stakes legal fight over Texas’ newly redrawn congressional map, which is set to be used in the…
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Texas Rep. James Talarico launches Democratic bid for U.S. Senate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Democratic Texas State Representative James Talarico has just announced he’s running for the U.S. Senate. Rep. Talarico made…
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Mexican Consulate in El Paso expanding legal assistance for nationals and citizens
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mexico’s consulates in the United States continue to provide the Mexican community with information and practical…
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Advocates for Guatemalan Children condemn deportation efforts; Administration responds
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 obtained new documents regarding the legal dispute between the Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights and the…
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Texas Tech University System, FBI partner to improve national security.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The FBI and the Texas Tech University System have entered into a landmark Cooperative Research and Development Agreement…
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County officials at standstill for March 2026 Primary
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The first key deadline for the March 2026 primary is September 9th, but without knowing where the boundaries will be drawn,…
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