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Texas Congresswoman Calls Governor Abbott's Actions Unconstitutional
The U.S. Supreme Court order supported the Biden administration but Texas Governor Greg Abbott defied the order and continued to protect the southern border it shares with Mexico. The Texas National Guard continues to lay concertina wire to prevent illegal immigrants from entering Texas.
Supreme Court Supports Biden Admin on Migrants, Limits State Power
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was sent a crushing blow by the U.S. Supreme Court which ruled that States can’t overrule the Federal government as it stood with the Biden administration. The ruling gives the Biden administration authority over the border.
Governor Abbott's Economic Mission to India: Strengthen $20 Billion Trade Partnership
On Friday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he was going to India to lead an economic development mission. Abbott previously announced the strong relationship Texas has with India. On January 19, Governor Abbott said he’ll lead the mission to India that is organized by the Governor’s Economic Development & Tourism Office and the Texas Economic Development Corporation. The Texas delegation will depart today, January 19, and return on January 28.
Governor Abbott and President Biden Agree on the Uvalde Report
Almost two years ago, the Department of Justice concluded its report on the Uvalde shooting where 19 students and two teachers were killed. Governor Greg Abbott and President Joe Biden have come to an agreement on the tragedy.
Governor Abbott Shatters Fundraising Record, Raises $25M
Governor Greg Abbott ran for his third term in office in 2022 and already has set a new fundraising record with $25 million. Billionaire Jeff Yass is a Republican mega-donor and donated $6 million to help Abbott and the upcoming 2024 election. The money will help Governor Abbott flip 21 GOP House incumbents who voted to take education savings accounts in last year’s education bill.
California to Spend $3.1B on Health Care for Illegal Immigrants
California plans to cover health care for illegal immigrants in 2024. The coverage will not cost the immigrant anything as California taxpayers will cover their bill. Fox News reported California will support close to 700,000 illegal immigrants who are aged between 26 to 49 years old as of January 1.
Wisconsin City Asks President Biden For Aid as They're Overwhelmed By 1,000 Migrants
A small city in Wisconsin is asking President Joe Biden for assistance as they are overwhelmed by migrants. In early 2022, migrants began arrived to the city of Whitewater, Wisconsin which has a population of about 15,000 people.
Governor Pritzker Begs Governor Abbott to Stop Busing Migrants to Chicago
Texas Governor Greg Abbott reached a milestone bussing over 100,000 migrants to sanctuary cities. Several sanctuary cities have pushed back against buses dropping off migrants. New York City and Chicago have announced drop-off times for these buses or the bus companies will be fined.
Governor Abbott Angers Texas Mayor As City Park is Closed
In South Texas in Eagle Pass, Governor Greg Abbott ordered the Texas National Guard to seize a public park without notifying City officials. Shelby Park is connected to the Rio Grande River and was used as a staging area for vehicles and boats as part of Operation Lone Star.
ERCOT Issues a Winter Weather Warning For North Texas
If you live in Texas, you should know who the Electric Reliability Council of Texas better known as ERCOT. For the past few years, Texas has had electrical power issues in the cold winter and the summer heat. ERCOT manages the flow of electricity to 26 million Texans or 90% of the State’s electrical load.
Governor Abbott Sent Over 100,000 Migrants To Sanctuary Cities
On Tuesday, January 9, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a new milestone as part of Operation Lone Star. Texas has transported over 100,000 migrants to sanctuary cities. Governor Abbott began busing migrants to Washington, D.C. in April 2022 to show President Joe Biden the issue Texas was dealing with. Since then, Governor Abbott has bused migrants to sanctuary cities as Texas continues to see thousands of migrants cross its border with Mexico.
New Jersey Governor Requests More Detail on Migrant Buses
Mayor Eric Adams is making it harder for Texas Governor Greg Abbott to send migrants to his sanctuary city. Last month he put in strict orders on when buses can arrive. Governor Abbott didn’t let that stop him. Since then he has bussed over 1,800 migrants to nearby New Jersey. From there, migrants found transportation to New York City which was only miles away.
Governor Abbott Challenges Mayor Adams and the Biden Administration Over Migrants
In the past few weeks, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has faced battles with other political leaders over handling migrants. Texas recently passed Senate Bill 3 which has brought scrutiny from the Biden administration. Then the sanctuary cities, New York City, Denver, and Chicago, are overwhelmed by migrants that Abbott sends them and they are changing some laws.
50 Texas Counties Declare Migrant Invasion
Governor Greg Abbott declared Texas was invaded by illegal immigrants who crossed the border with Mexico and entered Texas. As of last week, 50 Texas counties have declared they were invaded. Three counties made the declaration over the past few days.
Republicans Give President Biden Ultimatum After Border Visit
Congressional Republicans took a trip to the border on January 3. At the same time, President Joe Biden wants Congress to pass a $110 billion bill to support Ukraine and Israel. After the visit, the House Speaker gave an ultimatum.
Southern Border Sees Record Number of 300,000 Migrants in December
As migrants cross the southern border in 2024, Texas continues to bus them to migrant cities under Governor Greg Abbott. According to CBS News, border states saw the most number of migrants this past December according to immigration officials. They recorded over 300,000 migrants which was an all-time high.
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