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READ: 3 orders against Trump public charge rule

October 11, 2019 2:53 PM CNN

Three federal judges blocked a Trump administration rule that makes it more difficult for immigrants who rely on public assistance to obtain legal…

Shepard Smith abruptly leaves Fox News Channel

October 11, 2019 2:26 PM KVIA ABC-7

Shepard Smith, whose newscast on Fox News Channel seemed increasingly an outlier on a network dominated by supporters of President Trump, says he is…

Halle survivor: Gun control saved my life

October 11, 2019 2:21 PM CNN

I decided to visit Halle, Germany, shortly after moving to Berlin. I am one of a growing number of Jewish expats in Berlin, excited by the cultural…

READ: Ruling against national emergency funds for border wall

October 11, 2019 1:39 PM CNN

A federal judge in Texas ruled Friday that President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration to build a border wall is unlawful and…

I came out to my parents as a grown woman and a parent myself. This is what I learned

October 11, 2019 1:30 PM CNN

Coming out to my parents was the hardest thing I have ever done. I didn’t know what to say. I didn’t know how to say it. I wasn’t…

Federal judge says Trump’s use of emergency funds to build wall is unlawful

October 11, 2019 1:28 PM CNN

A federal judge in Texas ruled Friday that President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration to build a border wall is unlawful and…

Trump makes at least 12 false claims at his longest rally

October 11, 2019 1:16 PM CNN

President Donald Trump held the longest campaign rally of his presidency on Thursday night, speaking for more than 101 minutes in Minneapolis,…

For the LGBTQ community, the ‘T’ is no longer silent

October 11, 2019 12:48 PM CNN

The inaugural presidential town hall focused solely on LGBT equality featured a lot of memorable moments. Senator Cory Booker, the night’s…

5 explosive lines from ex-ambassador Marie Yovanovitch’s statement to Congress

October 11, 2019 12:25 PM CNN

The former US ambassador to Ukraine, Marie Yovanovitch, testified behind closed doors Friday as part of the Democratic-run impeachment inquiry,…

Vulnerable GOP senator dodges question on whether Trump’s ask to China and Ukraine are wrong

October 11, 2019 12:16 PM CNN

GOP Sen. Cory Gardner on Thursday dodged a ‘yes or no’ question on whether it was appropriate for President Donald Trump to ask a foreign…

Energy Secretary, ex-Texas Gov. Rick Perry subpoenaed by Congress in impeachment inquiry

October 10, 2019 8:38 PM KVIA ABC-7

U.S. House Democrats on Thursday issued a subpoena to Energy Secretary and former Texas Governor Rick Perry for documents related to the Trump…

Ranked Choice Voting

October 9, 2019 1:17 PM Jim Parker

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Las Cruces voters puzzled by ‘ranked choice’ voting despite outreach efforts

October 8, 2019 7:14 PM KVIA ABC-7

Tuesday was a historic day for voting in Las Cruces. For the first time, 239 city residents ranked their candidates in order of their preference.…

Ranked choice voting explained for Las Cruces elections

October 7, 2019 7:13 PM KVIA ABC-7

When early voting begins Tuesday in Las Cruces, residents within the city limits will vote in a brand new way. Here’s everything you need to…

Beto O’Rourke calls for Trump’s resignation to ‘allow this country to heal’

September 28, 2019 5:46 PM KVIA ABC-7

2020 Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke said Saturday that the “single best thing” to unify the country would be for…

‘Cowboys for Trump’ group hopes to flip New Mexico into red state

September 27, 2019 7:27 PM KVIA ABC-7

“Cowboys for Trump,” a pro-Trump group of New Mexico cowboys, is looking to flip the state, turning it red. Their plan to achieve their…

Former U.S. ambassador Joseph Wilson of New Mexico dies at age 69

September 27, 2019 6:54 PM KVIA ABC-7

Joseph Wilson, the former ambassador who set off a political firestorm by disputing U.S. intelligence used to justify the 2003 Iraq invasion, died…

Nat’l Intelligence Director: Whistleblower who filed complaint involving Trump ‘did the right thing’

September 26, 2019 2:39 PM KVIA ABC-7

The acting U.S. spy chief broke with President Donald Trump and some Republicans who’ve criticized and questioned the motives of an…

Read the full text of the whistleblower complaint against President Trump

September 26, 2019 8:08 AM KVIA ABC-7

The whistleblower complaint at the center of Congress’ impeachment inquiry alleges that President Donald Trump abused the power of his office…

‘I didn’t threaten anybody’: Trump holds 1st news conference since impeachment inquiry announcement

September 25, 2019 3:27 PM KVIA ABC-7

President Donald Trump, speaking at his first news conference since the impeachment inquiry, says he placed “no pressure” on Ukrainian…

Transcript shows Trump repeatedly asked Ukraine leader to investigate Biden

September 25, 2019 2:37 PM KVIA ABC-7

President Donald Trump repeatedly prodded Ukraine’s new leader to work with Rudy Giuliani and the U.S. attorney general to investigate…

‘No one is above the law’: Speaker Pelosi orders impeachment probe of President Trump

September 24, 2019 6:42 PM KVIA ABC-7

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi launched a formal impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump on Tuesday, acquiescing to mounting pressure…

Former Fort Bliss soldier arrested for allegedly plotting bomb attacks on media, Beto O’Rourke

September 23, 2019 8:06 PM KVIA ABC-7

The FBI has arrested a U.S. soldier who allegedly discussed plans to bomb a major American news network, planned to travel to Ukraine to fight with…

GOP claims ‘huge’ turnout for Trump’s New Mexico rally, says he can win the Hispanic vote

September 17, 2019 8:05 PM KVIA ABC-7

Former Republican New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez said she believes Donald Trump could win New Mexico in 2020. Speaking with Fox News on Tuesday,…

Trump made at least 26 false claims at New Mexico rally, fact check shows

September 17, 2019 4:30 PM KVIA ABC-7

President Donald Trump spoke for 95 minutes at a campaign rally in New Mexico on Monday night, among the longest speeches he’s given as…

Trump rallies backers in New Mexico to begin western U.S. campaign swing

September 16, 2019 6:32 PM KVIA ABC-7

President Donald Trump rallied his supporters in New Mexico on Monday night and talked up his chances of turning the state red as part of his efforts…

Congress set to vote on measure opposing Trump plan to divert millions from Fort Bliss to fund wall

September 16, 2019 3:41 PM KVIA ABC-7

The fight over funding for a border wall in Texas and other states appears to be heating up again in Congress this month as lawmakers near a deadline…

Trump now casts doubt on chances for bipartisan gun control deal

September 16, 2019 1:58 PM KVIA ABC-7

President Donald Trump cast doubt Monday that he could come to an agreement with Democrats on gun control as lawmakers await his proposals to combat…

State Rep. Csar Blanco of El Paso announces run for Texas Senate

September 16, 2019 1:02 PM KVIA ABC-7

State Rep. Csar Blanco, D-El Paso, is running for the seat being vacated by state Sen. Jos Rodrguez. In a video published Monday, Blanco alluded to…

New Mexico prepares for Trump visit after past rally sparked unrest

September 15, 2019 10:00 PM KVIA ABC-7

Donald Trump lost New Mexico by 8 percentage points in 2016. Last year, his party lost a House seat and the governor’s mansion. Last week, a…