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GOP is Relying on Latino Trump Supporters to Maintain Congress Majority. That May Be an Uphill Battle.
As the 2026 midterms approach, the GOP is looking to maintain their trifecta in government. But as Hispanics's discontent with the Trump administration grows, that may become harder.
New Texas Congressional Map Sends Two Democratic Progressives into a Vicious Battle to Remain in The U.S. House
The Texas Senate approved new congressional lines in efforts to keep GOP majority in Congress. The move angered Democrats, but put two lawmakers in an awkward position.
Left Behind in Texas, Teen Provides Lifesaving Help to Deported Sister Recovering From a Brain Tumor
The teenager said that after his family was deported, he gave up his dream of going to college and took on two jobs to cover the cost of his sister's medication.
Largest ICE Detention Facility in the U.S. to Open Despite Contract Disputes, Safety Probes and an Unresolved On-Site Death
The opening of a detention center in Texas is marred in controversy and comes after months of setbacks, including two investigations into possible improper bidding, two canceled contracts and, most recently, a death on the construction site
Texas Agents Seize Hundreds of Thousands Worth Of Cocaine From Car Attempting To Enter U.S.
Texas agents seized a truck carrying cocaine while attempting to enter the U.S. from Mexico
Gavin Newsom Mocks Ted Cruz Over Math Error In Redistricting Clash: 'Gets Caught, Then Disappears'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom mocked Sen. Ted Cruz over a math error in a post about his administration's redistricting push seeking to counter Greg Abbott's in Texas
Two Mexican Businessmen Charged in U.S. Bribery Case Tied to Mexican State Oil Firm Pemex
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas unsealed on Monday an indictment charging two Mexican businessmen with allegedly paying bribes to secure lucrative contracts with Petróleos Mexicanos
Gavin Newsom Taunts Trump, Says California Will 'Draw New, More Beautiful Maps' To Gain Democratic Seats
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said his administration will redistrict its congressional maps after Trump missed a deadline he gave him to urge Republican governors to back off their redistricting efforts
Dems Claim Victory In Texas Redistricting Clash: 'Killed This Corrupt Special Session'
Texas Democrats are set to return to the state after claiming victory over Republicans in the state's redistricting clash
Texas AG Moves to Jail Beto O'Rourke Over Redistricting Feud: 'It's Time to Lock Him Up'
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton requested a Tarrant County judge on Tuesday to jail former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke
Gov. Abbott Says GOP May Seek To Escalate Redistricting Feud Further: 'Looking At All Options'
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said his administration could escalate its redistricting push even further as state Democrats continue blocking it
Gavin Newsom Urges Trump And Republicans To Drop Redistricting Push: 'Risking The Destabilization Of Our Democracy'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom urged Trump to direct Republicans to drop their redistricting push, saying the president is "playing with fire."
Prosecutor's Killing in Tamaulipas Potentially Tied to His Knowledge of Fuel Smuggling Ring
The killing of a delegate from Mexico's Attorney General's Office in Tamaulipas may be linked to a fuel theft network, authorities say.
Texas Gov. Warns Dems He'll Keep Calling Special Sessions To Redistrict The State: 'They're Not Going To Come Back Until 2027 Or 2028'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he will call "special session after special session" if Democrats keep refusing to return to the state to give quorum to Republicans' redistricting push
Trump Burger Co-Founder Who Championed Deportations Now Reportedly Faces Removal Himself
The co-founder of Trump Burger — a Texas fast-food chain themed around Donald Trump and his immigration policies — is reportedly facing deportation following allegations of immigration fraud.
Mexican Nationals Face Drug Charges After Being Apprehended Smuggling Dozens Of Pounds Of Marijuana
Two Mexican citizens are facing charges after being apprehended while carrying dozens of pounds of marijuana near a Texas highway
Texas Gov. Abbott Says FBI Will Search For Dems Who Left The State To Block GOP Redistricting Push: 'Whatever State They May Be In'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the FBI will help his administration bring back Democrats who left the state to block the GOP's redistricting push
Texas Dems Seek Donations To Face Daily Fines For Leaving The State To Block GOP Redistricting Push
State House Democratic leader Gene Wu said the party is getting "a lot of small-dollar" donations to face the costs and fines associated with their initiative to block the GOP's redistricting push
New York Dems Might Have To Wait Years To Retaliate Against Texas' Redistricting Push
Changing the redistricting process in New York could only be done by 2028, according to a new report
Texas AG Ken Paxton Casts Doubt On Prosecution Of Dems Blocking Republicans' Redistricting Push
Texas AG Ken Paxton said prosecuting Democratic state lawmakers for leaving the state to prevent a redistricting push from being accomplished will be "a challenge"
Texas Gov. Abbott Taunts Democrats Over Retaliation Threats In Redistricting Feud: 'They Don't Have The Capability Of Living Up To It'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott taunted Democrats as the feud over the state's redistricting push takes national relevance, claiming that their threats to retaliate are not to be taken seriously
NY Gov. Hochul Says Texas Redistricting Push Means Republicans And Democrats 'Are At War'
New York Governor Kathy Hochul said Texas' redistricting initiative means Republicans and Democrats are "at war." "The gloves are off and I say bring it on."
Texas Democrats Could Be Arrested Today As Redistricting Feud Escalates
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has threatened to remove state Democrats from the House if they don't make it to a special session on Monday. Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu said they could also be arrested
Texas AG Paxton Vows To 'Hunt Down' Democrats Who Fled The State To Avoid Redistricting Vote
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has vowed to "hunt down" Democrats fleeing the state to prevent a redistricting vote from taking place in the state
Trump-Era Immigration Crackdown is Forcing Families to Leave Their Pets Behind
"Pets are like the collateral damage of the current political climate," Jennifer Naitaki, vice president of programs and strategic initiatives at the Michelson Found Animals Foundation, told the Los Angeles Times.
Paisas Gang Member Apprehended At The Border After Trying To Enter The U.S. Again
A Mexican national identified as a member of the Paisas gang, was arrested by U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Laredo North Station during a recent attempt to illegally enter the United States.
One In Four ICE Arrests in Trump Admin's First 5 Months Took Place In Texas, Data Shows
Most arrests made by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the first five months of President Trump's second term occurred in Southern and border states, according to a new report
New York Gov. Hochul Warns She Will Also Retaliate If Texas Moves Forward With Redistricting: 'I Won't Sit By'
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul warned she will also take retaliatory measures if Texas moves forward with a redistricting initiative that would remove five Democratic seats
Gavin Newsom Taunts JD Vance As Clash Over Texas Gerrymandering Escalates: 'Try Again, Dumb Dumb'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom taunted Vice Preisdent JD Vance as he takes a leading role in Democrats' criticism of Republicans' attempt to redraw congressional districts in Texas
Authorities Close In on Suspects in Killings of Two U.S. Citizens in Northern Mexico
Mexican authorities say they have solid leads in the murders of 20-year-old Alan Valenzuela and a 17-year-old girl who was kidnapped and believed to be killed by a criminal gang