Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) believes he showed other governors the way forward if there is ever another border crisis like the ...

The fate of a Texas law that makes it a crime to enter the country without authorization could hinge on who has the right to ...

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited the Rio Grande border, unveiling spinning water buoys to deter crossings.

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The suspects all face federal charges linked to Mexican drug cartels. U.S. officials say some of them committed murders, ...

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The Trump Administration announced this week 500 miles of new floating barriers will be added to the Rio Grande along the ...

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Senate Republicans visit southern border Friday to showcase border security wins and economic policies ahead of November ...