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Often overlooked in border security debates is the river of guns and ammunition that flows from the United States — especially Texas — into Mexico, arming cartels and smugglers. Continue Reading
A fundamental truth underlies the nation’s collective failure to stop illegal immigration and smuggling over the southern border: The United States demands the cheap labor and drugs. Continue Reading
The number of illegal border crossers from far flung places — including countries deemed sponsors of terrorism — has been increasing, but they remain a small fraction of total border apprehensions. Continue Reading
Some undocumented immigrants brought here as kids were granted a sort of legal status by President Barack Obama. They’re in a state of shock and panic now that Donald Trump has won the White House. Continue Reading
George W. Bush and Laura Bush did not make a selection at the top of the ticket. They voted for Republicans down ballot. Continue Reading
Mindy Finn is a native Texan who is not just running for vice president — she’s putting herself on the frontline of an expected Republican civil war. Continue Reading
Interviews with Texas Republican female consultants, lobbyists, activists and aspiring politicians reveal a common sentiment: They no longer feel welcome in their own party. Continue Reading
Without a doubt, 2016 has been one of the toughest years on record in the Land of Enchantment. Continue Reading
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Monday called for a review of its current policy of detaining undocumented immigrants in private, for-profit facilities. Continue Reading
Just about the only person on Donald Trump’s presidential campaign who can overshadow the boss and keep her job is Katrina Pierson — the Texan and Trump spokeswoman who has made waves over a pair of embarrassing on-air flubs. Continue Reading
Under federal law, checkpoints are legal. But officers do have limits in what they can ask you. Continue Reading
Donald Trump might want out of NAFTA. Texas congressional Republicans aren’t going there. Continue Reading
When Charles Whitman went to the top of the University of Texas Tower and started shooting on Aug. 1, 1966, dozens of people grabbed their rifles and tried to stop him. But only Allen Crum made it to the top of the tower with police that day. Continue Reading
David Cruz joined the U.S. Border Patrol because he wanted to be “part of the best.” But family pressures, disillusionment, love and greed drove him to begin taking bribes to help immigrants enter the country illegally. Continue Reading
Three years after Texas filed a complaint in the U.S. Supreme Court alleging that New Mexican farmers were illegally curbing the Rio Grande’s flow into Texas, the justices appear closer to taking up the challenge. Continue Reading