ABC-7’s editorial approach to covering the 2024 general Election
ABC-7’s goal is to produce accurate, transparent, and trustworthy coverage for members of the Borderland’s engaged and informed electorate. As El…
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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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El Paso judicial candidate Christina Montes’ husband is registered sex offender tied to bail bond kidnapping case
by Claudia Lorena SilvaMarch 31, 2026 A judicial candidate in the May 26 Democratic primary runoff election is married to a registered sex offender…
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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…
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Trump has discussed ousting Attorney General Pam Bondi, sources say
Originally Published: 01 APR 26 19:19 ET By Kaitlan Collins, Kristen Holmes, Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump has privately mused…
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House passes bill to fully fund DHS through May 22; top Democrat says ‘dead on arrival’ in Senate
By John Parkinson, Lauren Peller, and Isabella Murray (ABC NEWS) – The House voted Friday to approve a short-term bill to fund the entire…
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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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Attorney for third migrant detainee who died at Camp East Montana reads family statement
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Over two months after 36-year-old Victor Manuel Diaz from Nicaragua was pronounced dead while under ICE custody at Camp East…
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Otero County Commissioners renew ICE detention center contract, Immigrant Safety Act to take effect in May
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — Otero County Commissioners held an emergency meeting last Friday to discuss the future of the ICE detention center…
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County of El Paso raising concerns over proposed ICE detention center in Socorro
UPDATE– ICE responded to ABC-7’s request from Tuesday, a spokesperson said the department does comply with the National Environmental Policy:…
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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…
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Some maquiladoras and industries in Juárez at risk of relocating due to tariff impact
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Last Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the vast majority of tariffs imposed by President Trump since the…
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Rep. 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…
Continue Reading 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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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…
Continue Reading County of El Paso to discuss legal rights and responsibilities of ICE detention centers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County is discussing its legal rights and responsibilities regarding ICE detention centers within county limits…
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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Venezuelans hope for changes following Maduro’s arrest
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Venezuelans who have been living in the United States for years say they are hoping for change in their country following…
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New Texas law restricts transgender bathroom use in public areas tomorrow
EL PASO TX (KVIA)-A new Texas law taking effect Thursday will require people to use bathrooms in public buildings based on the sex listed on their…
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Special Report: Tequila Tariff Talks
TEQUILA, JALISCO (MEXICO) — Recent negotiations between U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum resulted in a 90-day…
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Former President Bill Clinton is in the hospital after developing a fever, spokesperson says
By Jeff Zeleny, CNN (CNN) — Former President Bill Clinton was admitted Monday afternoon to a Washington, DC, hospital, where he is undergoing…
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23-year-old man dead after trying to “intervene” in fight with two groups ; Police says shooter fled
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police Department has identified the 23-year-old man killed in a Northeast El Paso shooting as Jose Rufina Melendez.…
Continue Reading Luigi Mangione, CEO killing suspect, pleads not guilty to state terror and murder charges
WABC, CNN By Alaa Elassar, Emma Tucker, Kara Scannell and Chelsea Bailey, CNN (CNN) — Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the fatal shooting of…
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El Paso City Council passes noise ordinance and amplified sound permit amendments
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council passed changes to the City’s noise ordinance and amplified sound permit on Tuesday, December 17. Steve…
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Today is election day: Key details for El Paso and Socorro runoff elections
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today marks Election Day for the December 2024 runoff elections in the City of El Paso and the City of Socorro. These…
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New Mexico Organized Crime Commission chairman speaks on the success of “Operation Disruption”
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sam Bregman, Bernalillo County District Attorney and chairman of the New Mexico Organized Crime Commission (OCC),…
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Live Blog: Election Night 2024
Update (5:32 PM): Las Cruces voters approved a 0.325 percent gross receipt tax measure at the polls last night. The increase will take effect on July…
Continue Reading Trump will win second term, CNN projects, in historic comeback after losing four years ago
Originally Published: 06 NOV 24 05:36 ET Updated: 06 NOV 24 05:54 ET By Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump will be America’s 47th…
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