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VP Harris speaks for first time since receiving Biden’s endorsement

July 22, 2024 12:34 PM Paul Schulz

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke publicly for the first time since President Joe Biden relinquished his reelection campaign.…

El Paso/Las Cruces & nation’s reaction to Biden Dropping Out of Presidencial Race

July 21, 2024 11:19 PM Paul Cicala

El Paso, TX (KVIA) – From El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser, to New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, to Donald Trump, a number of borderland leaders…

Residents react to President Biden stepping down

July 21, 2024 11:17 PM Tyaun Marshburn

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– I spoke with residents around El Paso to get their thoughts on President Biden stepping out of the race and endorsing Vice…

Live Updates: President Joe Biden ends campaign, endorses Kamala Harris

July 21, 2024 12:03 PM Yvonne Suarez, CNN, Emma Hoggard, Tyaun Marshburn

Update (11:35 AM, July 22, 2024): Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is endorsing Harris. Medical issue not a factor in Biden’s decision,…

Democrats need to act swiftly to nominate a new presidential candidate for the Texas ballot

July 21, 2024 1:17 PM Texas Tribune

By María Méndez, The Texas Tribune July 19, 2024 “Democrats need to act swiftly to nominate a new presidential candidate for the Texas ballot” was…

New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich, Congressman Gabe Vasquez call for Biden to suspend reelection campaign

July 19, 2024 10:10 AM Emma Hoggard

Update: A spokesperson for the Biden-Harris campaign reached out to ABC-7 today, reiterating the president’s commitment to running and winning…

Watch Live: El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser endorses Brian Kennedy in mayoral race

July 18, 2024 6:30 PM Tyaun Marshburn

Update: El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser announced his endorsement of Kennedy in the mayoral race. Mayor Leeser says he’s endorsing Brian Kennedy because…

Many senior Biden officials believe he must drop out as he becomes increasingly isolated

July 18, 2024 5:18 PM CNN Newsource

By MJ Lee, Jeff Zeleny, Kayla Tausche and Jamie Gangel, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden is more isolated than he has ever been, with…

Watch Live: Republican National Convention

July 15, 2024 2:59 PM Emma Hoggard

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (KVIA) — Watch the 2024 Republican National Convention…

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar stands firm behind Biden presidential campaign

July 18, 2024 3:20 PM Brianna Perez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar is standing firm behind Biden and his presidential reelection campaign. ABC-7 asked Escobar…

What El Paso mayoral campaigns have spent, who is providing support so far

July 18, 2024 11:59 AM Andrew J. Polk

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The July 15th campaign finance reports show the race for the next mayor of the city of El Paso has some recognizable names…

New Mexico special legislative session to focus on public safety initiatives

July 17, 2024 2:30 PM Associated Press, Jason McNabb

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s Democratic governor on Wednesday announced a mid-summer special legislative session on public safety that may…

President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid-19 at pivotal moment in reelection campaign

July 17, 2024 4:08 PM CNN Newsource

By Priscilla Alvarez, Donald Judd and Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday,…

Campaign finance reports for El Paso mayoral candidates shows early fundraising efforts, war chests at play

July 17, 2024 10:43 AM Andrew J. Polk

UPDATE – Current District 3 City Representative Cassandra Hernandez has filed an updated campaign finance report reflecting a six-figure war chest…

DNC moves forward with Biden virtual roll call despite furious backlash from some Democrats

July 17, 2024 8:04 AM CNN Newsource

By MJ Lee, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Democratic National Committee is moving ahead with its controversial plan to virtually nominate…

Texas sending law enforcement personnel to RNC following Trump assassination attempt

July 16, 2024 3:54 PM KVIA ABC-7

AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Governor Greg Abbott has deployed law enforcement personnel from several local Texas agencies to support safety measures at…

Rep. Escobar warns of dangerous rhetoric from Trump, GOP at RNC

July 16, 2024 12:00 PM Paul Schulz

(KVIA) — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar joined America’s Voice and immigration experts this morning to “sound the alarm” and discuss the looming…

Nikki Haley offers her ‘strong endorsement’ of Trump in convention speech

July 16, 2024 5:09 PM CNN Newsource

By Arit John, Jeff Zeleny and Kate Sullivan, CNN Milwaukee (CNN) — Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley endorsed Donald Trump’s campaign…

Trump shooter requested Saturday off from work and told colleagues he’d be back at work Sunday, officials say

July 16, 2024 5:49 PM CNN Newsource

By John Miller and Sabrina Shulman, CNN (CNN) — The shooter who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump on Saturday normally…

Officer shoots, kills person 1 mile from Republican National Convention

July 16, 2024 2:05 PM KVIA ABC-7

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (KVIA) — The ABC affiliate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin WISN is reporting that police officers shot and killed a person about a mile…

Biden defends his rhetoric but concedes it was a mistake to make bullseye comment about Trump

July 15, 2024 5:15 PM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 15 JUL 24 17:38 ET Updated: 15 JUL 24 19:10 ET By Betsy Klein, Michael Williams and Sam Fossum, CNN Washington (CNN) —…

Trump selects Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate

July 15, 2024 1:10 PM CNN Newsource

Update: (CNN) — Donald Trump has named US Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate, further elevating the Ohio Republican who has adopted the former…

Live Blog: Assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump

July 13, 2024 6:07 PM Yvonne Suarez, Associated Press, Emma Hoggard

Update (6:05 PM): President Biden calls for unity as Trump recovers from the assassination attempt and the investigation continues. He said…

Trump rally speaker, covered in blood, describes putting hand on the head of attendee who was shot

July 13, 2024 7:35 PM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 13 JUL 24 21:00 ET Updated: 13 JUL 24 21:29 ET By Kate Sullivan, Alayna Treene and Emma Tucker, CNN Butler, Pennsylvania (CNN)…

El Paso Democratic convention delegates say they’re sticking with Biden in 2024 election

July 12, 2024 3:35 PM El Paso Matters

by Robert Moore, El Paso MattersJuly 11, 2024 El Paso’s delegates to the Democratic National Convention want President Joe Biden to continue his…

Jack Smith says Clarence Thomas’ attack on his appointment should not factor into classified documents case

July 12, 2024 2:45 PM CNN Newsource

By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — Special counsel Jack Smith told the judge in the classified documents case in Florida that Supreme Court Justice…

The ‘QAnon Shaman’ wants his helmet and spear back but the Justice Department objects

July 12, 2024 1:08 PM CNN Newsource

By Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department doesn’t want to return to Jacob Chansley the infamous horned helmet and flag-pole…

El Paso City Representative Brian Kennedy announces mayoral run

July 11, 2024 10:00 AM Lesley Engle, Andrew J. Polk

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Brian Kennedy, El Paso city representative for District 1, announced he is officially running for El Paso mayor in…

Lloyd Doggett becomes first sitting Democratic member of Congress to call on Biden to withdraw

July 3, 2024 7:18 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 02 JUL 24 13:07 ET Updated: 02 JUL 24 21:48 ET By Annie Grayer, CNN Washington (CNN) — Democratic Rep. Lloyd Doggett of…

Watch Live: First Presidential Debate Hosted by CNN

June 27, 2024 5:55 PM Emma Hoggard

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