ABC-7’s editorial approach to covering the 2024 general Election
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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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Trump calls on ABC to fire Kimmel after he joked Melania was an ‘expectant widow’
Originally Published: 27 APR 26 11:36 ET Updated: 27 APR 26 14:03 ET By Alejandra Jaramillo, Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump…
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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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El Paso City Rep. Limón questions proposed Deck Plaza, Mayor Johnson says it’s a ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson was absent during this week’s City Council sessions and was not present for the vote to move…
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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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Swalwell and Gonzales resign from Congress under threat of expulsion
Originally Published: 14 APR 26 15:08 ET By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resigned from Congress Tuesday, moments…
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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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Rep. Tony Gonzales could face expulsion from Congress amid furor over sexual misconduct
by Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas TribuneApril 13, 2026 WASHINGTON — Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio, could be expelled from Congress this week as…
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Trump takes down image from his social media platform that depicted him as a Jesus-like figure
By Michelle StoddartApril 13, 2026, 11:32 AM An AI-generated photo that President Donald Trump posted Monday on his social media platform that…
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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…
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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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…
Continue Reading 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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