Category: Politics

Trump, Biden To Visit Texas In Competing Border Trips Thursday

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are set to visit Texas border towns on Thursday, with Biden heading to Brownsville to meet with U.S. Border Patrol and local law enforcement, and Trump visiting Eagle Pass. The visits come amid a contentious political landscape, with border security emerging as a key issue for both parties ahead of the March 5 primary. Biden is expected to push for a bipartisan border security agreement, while Trump’s campaign criticizes Biden for “chasing” them to the border, highlighting the significance of border policy in Texas and national politics.

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Texas And Biden Administration Lawyers Face Off In Court Over New Law Making Illegal Border Crossing A State Crime

Lawyers for the Biden administration and Texas clashed in federal court over Senate Bill 4, a new Texas law allowing police to arrest those suspected of crossing the Texas-Mexico border illegally. The Biden administration argued that only the federal government can enforce immigration laws, while Texas claimed it has the right to defend itself against criminal cartels. The outcome could impact the asylum process and set a precedent for state immigration enforcement.

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Rural Texans, Internet Providers Worry That Feds’ Broadband Expansion Plan Will Have A Painfully Slow Rollout

Texas is set to receive over $3.3 billion in federal funding to expand broadband, targeting 2.5 million households. However, challenges remain in distributing funds effectively, with concerns about past failures in rural broadband deployment and the need for responsible allocation. The state is also investing in the Texas Broadband Infrastructure Fund to further boost internet availability.

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Gov. Greg Abbott Defends Migrant Tactics In Eagle Pass Amid Escalating Legal Battle With Biden Administration

Texas Governor Greg Abbott, joined by visiting Republican governors, criticized President Joe Biden’s handling of the southern border and reiterated his commitment to defending the state against what he termed an “invasion” of migrants. Abbott has intensified border enforcement efforts despite federal jurisdiction over immigration law enforcement, alleging that the Biden administration has failed in its responsibilities. This ongoing feud has led to the erection of razor wire and other measures in Eagle Pass, drawing both support and opposition from various quarters, including a recent convoy of Americans protesting border policies.

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John Cornyn Endorses Donald Trump For President

U.S. Senator John Cornyn has officially endorsed Donald Trump as the GOP nominee for the 2024 presidential race, following Trump’s recent primary win in New Hampshire. Cornyn cited the need for Republican unity to defeat President Biden and emphasized his concerns about the current administration’s domestic and foreign policies. This endorsement comes after Cornyn had previously expressed a preference for a new direction within the GOP but was swayed by Trump’s decisive primary victories and the departure of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis from the race, leaving Nikki Haley as Trump’s last viable opponent.

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