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Biden at the border; inspects busy port of entry from Mexico

Biden watched as border officers in El Paso demonstrated how they search vehicles. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott handed Biden a letter saying the “chaos” at the border was the “direct result” of Biden’s failure to enforce federal laws.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 8, 2023

Biden, Abbott face off over immigration at the Mexico-Texas border

President Joe Biden was confronted at the airport in El Paso on Sunday by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who demanded in a hand-delivered letter that Biden act immediately to stop unauthorized immigration including by building more walls on the border.

Tribune News Service · Jan 8, 2023

Biden heads to the US-Mexico border to face crisis he says lacks easy fix

President Joe Biden was confronted at the airport in El Paso, Texas, on Sunday by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who demanded in a hand-delivered letter that Biden act immediately to stop unauthorized immigration, including by building more walls on the border.

Tribune News Service · Jan 8, 2023

Paxton, Texas GOP support of Florida ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law grows before legislative session

States “have a strong interest” in protecting parent rights, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton argued in a brief filed last month in support of Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” law.

Tribune News Service · Jan 7, 2023

Texas House Democrats enter session with bipartisan hopes — and a new leader who’s prepared to fight

There are 64 Democrats in the 150-member House, one fewer than before the election. There is also one fewer Democrat in the Senate.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 6, 2023

Texas Awards Biggest Border Wall Contract Yet to Trump-Tied Firm

The state awarded $224 million to a construction company that built a private wall now on the brink of collapse into the Rio Grande.

Texas Observer · Jan 6, 2023

Florida and Texas, the Far-Right Axis

Both helmed by conservative governors, the two states represent radically different futures for the country.

Texas Observer · Jan 4, 2023

GOP's New Year message: More cruelty

Greg Abbott's Christmas Eve migrant "stunt" was more like sadistic white supremacist theater, with more to come

Salon · Jan 4, 2023

Martin Schram: A New Year’s border crisis resolution

Ever true to its traditions, Official Washington has celebrated its holidays by toasting its successes, and then cruising comfortably into yet another new year.

Tribune News Service · Jan 3, 2023

GOP will double down on MAGA in 2023

Moderation to win swing voters? Forget it. Today's GOP is all about vengeance against anyone who's not like them

Salon · Dec 30, 2022