George Floyd’s family considering lawsuit against Kanye West after fentanyl claim
George Floyd’s family is thinking about suing Kanye West. That’s according to Civil Rights Attorney Lee Merritt who represents them. At issue are…
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How DHS’s migrant enforcement process for Venezuelans will affect El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — It will take several days to see the impact of The Department of Homeland Security’s announcement that Venezuelans who enter the…
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Biden nominates former DA Jaime Esparza as US attorney
Former El Paso District Attorney Jaime Esparza was nominated on Friday by President Biden to be the top federal prosecutor for the Western District…
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President Biden to visit Puerto Rico and Florida this week
Today, President Biden is heading to Puerto Rico on his first of two trips scheduled this week to hurricane-damaged communities. On Wednesday, he…
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Gov. Abbott and O’Rourke to face off in televised debate
EL PASO, Texas — Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) and his Democratic opponent Beto O’Rourke will face off in a televised debate Friday at 6 p.m.…
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An appeals court rules the DOJ can regain access to documents seized from Mar-a-Lago
Former President Donald Trump is on the defensive. A Federal appeals court says the Justice Department can resume its review of classified documents…
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Texas sheriff opens criminal investigation into Martha’s Vineyard migrant trips
Bexar County, Texas Sheriff Javier Salazar says his agency will investigate the transportation of 48 Venezuelan migrants from Texas to Martha’s…
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Biden celebrates Inflation Reduction Act as stocks tumble on latest data
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Hundreds of people from across the country joined President Joe Biden as he celebrated the Inflation Reduction Act at the White…
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Queen Elizabeth II Coffin Procession
EDINBURGH, UK — ABC News will air a special report on the Queen’s Coffin Procession in Scotland at 7:30 am local time. Britain’s King Charles III…
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Trump tells court that classified material should have been expected in presidential records found at Mar-a-Lago
A judge is set to hear arguments this afternoon related to the search of Former President Donald Trump’s home. Attorneys for Trump and the Justice…
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Biden to speak about ‘the continued battle for the soul of the nation’ Today
President Biden is set to give a speech tonight on what he calls “The Continued Battle for the Soul of the Nation” during a primetime address in…
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President Biden to speak about his Safer America Plan to reduce gun violence
Biden’s addressing public safety today during a week of high-profile crimes news that includes gangs targeting celebrities. Gun violence and public…
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US Justice Department charges Iranian with trying to assassinate John Bolton
U.S. Officials are trying to find an Iranian man who allegedly planned to assassinate at least two former U.S. Officials. Wednesday, The Justice…
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‘Self-professed’ white supremacist gets jail for January 6 riot
A self-proclaimed white supremacist will spend time behind bars for his role in the U.S. Capitol riots. Bryan Betancur was sentenced to four months…
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Appeals court says House can obtain Trump’s taxes from the IRS
(CNN) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday signed off on a House Ways and Means Committee request to obtain former President…
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Jury orders Infowars’ Alex Jones to pay Sandy Hook parents more than $4 million for calling 2012 massacre a hoax
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Jury orders Infowars’ Alex Jones to pay Sandy Hook parents more than $4 million for calling 2012 massacre a hoax. This is a…
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Justice Department Sues Idaho to Protect Reproductive Rights
The Justice Department is suing Idaho over its abortion ban. Tuesday the Justice Department filed the lawsuit, alleging the state is restricting…
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Wisconsin activist says he committed voter fraud to expose potential voter fraud
By Fredreka Schouten, CNN The Wisconsin Elections Commission plans to meet next week to consider making a criminal referral against a Racine County…
Continue Reading Senate passes bipartisan bill investing $52 billion in US semiconductor production
By Clare Foran and Ted Barrett, CNN The Senate voted Wednesday to pass a long-awaited bill aimed at boosting US semiconductor production in a bid to…
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U.S. delegation visits Kyiv, vows to ensure continuing support
A group of U.S. House members met with Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky Saturday in Kyiv. The delegation, which included Representative Adam…
Continue Reading Twitter says ‘uncertainty’ with Elon Musk is hurting its business
By Clare Duffy, CNN Business Twitter’s battle with Elon Musk is weighing on its business. The company on Friday reported revenue of $1.18…
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House votes to pass bill guaranteeing access to contraception
(CNN) — The House voted Thursday to pass a bill that would guarantee access to contraception by protecting the right to buy and use…
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The January 6th committee is returning to primetime
The January 6th committee is returning to prime-time today for its last planned public hearing. You can watch it tonight live on ABC-7 at 6 pm…
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Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska addresses Congress
Ukraine’s first lady, Olena Zelenska, addressed the US Congress Wednesday morning. She is in Washington this week to highlight the human cost of…
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Biden to announce executive action on climate after failed effort in Congress
President Joe Biden on Wednesday will lay out a set of executive actions on climate change, according to a White House official, as prospects for his…
Continue Reading Fauci says he plans to retire by end of Biden’s current term
CNN By Jeremy Diamond, CNN Dr. Anthony Fauci plans to retire by the end of President Joe Biden’s current term in office, the government’s…
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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Enforcement of L.G.B.T.Q.+ Protections
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Biden administration from protecting transgender students. The ruling by a federal judge in Tennessee…
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Ivana Trump’s death ruled accidental by medical examiner
By Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN Ivana Trump, an ex-wife of former President Donald Trump, died of “blunt impact injuries” to the torso, New…
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Trump will make first return to Washington since leaving office
By Gabby Orr, CNN Donald Trump will return to Washington on July 26 to deliver what’s being billed as a major policy speech, CNN has learned,…
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Texas Senators to lead several Republican colleagues in Texas-Mexico border visit
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas — Several Republican lawmakers led by Texas Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn will visit the Texas-Mexico border later this…
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