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FBI El Paso is done investigating city representatives’ use of taxpayer-funded gas cards

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) —The FBI in El Paso has confirmed to ABC-7 that it investigated allegations of excessive use amongst city representatives’ taxpayer-funded gasoline cards, and the case is now in the hands of federal prosecutors. “The El Paso Field Office conducted a thorough investigation into the allegations and subsequently presented the comprehensive results and

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ABC-7 Xtra: Democratic candidates share concerns in the nomination race for El Paso County Sheriff

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This Sunday’s edition of ABC-7 Xtra, four candidates running to be the nominee shared their concerns under staffing, face-to-face inmate checks and safety concerns. The candidates include, Raul Mendiola, Robert “Robby” Flores, Ryan Urrutia, Michael Gonzales and Oscar Ugarte. Minerva Torres Shelton is the only republican candidate and runs unopposed.

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Trump will win South Carolina primary, CNN projects, as he closes in on the Republican nomination

Originally Published: 24 FEB 24 19:00 ET Updated: 24 FEB 24 19:10 ET By Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump will win South Carolina’s Republican presidential primary, CNN projects, further tightening his grip on the nomination and leaving his last remaining major rival Nikki Haley to consider her dwindling options. The former

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Texas and Biden administration lawyers face off in court over new law making illegal border crossing a state crime

By Uriel J. García and Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune Feb. 15, 2024 “Texas and Biden administration lawyers face off in court over new law making illegal border crossing a state crime” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public

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City’s plans for outdoor amphitheater may hinge on ballpark contract

by Elida S. Perez, El Paso MattersFebruary 15, 2024 The city may be violating its contract with MountainStar Sports, which operates Southwest University Park, if it builds an indoor-outdoor amphitheater at Union Depot. City officials have not mentioned the ballpark contract clause in public discussions about the amphitheater proposal, and it’s unclear if City Council

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Trump wins Nevada Republican caucuses

CNN By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump won Nevada’s Republican presidential caucuses Thursday, a victory that was effectively guaranteed when his lone remaining well-known rival, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, chose not to compete for the state’s delegates. The former president has now won all three Republican contests so far — adding

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Senator Martin Heinrich holds gun legislation roundtable with special guests, including Doña Ana County Sheriff

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), along with the non-profit advocacy group March Fourth, hosted a roundtable at the U.S. Capitol building Wednesday to discuss new gun legislation introduced by Heinrich and three other U.S. senators. Doña Ana County Sheriff Kim Stewart also spoke at the event, along with a New Mexico

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Five takeaways from the New Hampshire primary

CNN By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump took a huge step toward winning a third consecutive Republican presidential nomination Tuesday, winning the New Hampshire primary in a one-on-one matchup with his last challenger standing, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley. Haley vowed to remain in the Republican race, saying she’ll now

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Fake Joe Biden robocall urges New Hampshire voters not to vote in Tuesday’s Democratic primary

Originally Published: 22 JAN 24 12:13 ET Updated: 22 JAN 24 17:44 ET By Em Steck and Andrew Kaczynski, CNN (CNN) — A robocall that appears to be an AI voice resembling President Joe Biden is reaching out to New Hampshire residents, advising them against voting in Tuesday’s presidential primary and saving their vote for the November general election. Audio

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