DHS memo expands ICE's ability to detain refugees without green cards for vetting

The Department of Homeland Security’s new policy is widening immigration authorities' ability to have refugees without green cards endure an extensive screening process.

Trump's Air Force One to be repainted. What we know

Air Force One is getting a new look in a departure from the white and blue colors of the aircraft dating back to President John F. Kennedy’s administration.

Cornyn warns GOP could lose Senate as Texas early voting enters 2nd day

As early voting in Texas enters its second day, veteran Republican Sen. John Cornyn is warning voters that the GOP could lose control of the Senate if they are "not careful."

Cornyn, Paxton trade jabs as Texas Senate race heats up
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Politics reporters Steven Dial, Greg Groogan, and Rudy Koski ask leaders the questions that matter to Texans. On today's show we break down a feisty Republican AG debate, look at recent comments from Republican Senate candidates Ken Paxton and John Cornyn and sit down with Rep. Al Green as he fights to hold on to his seat in Congress.

Trump administration sued over new signage policy affecting national parks

A lawsuit against the Trump administration claims it’s erasing history and science from America's national parks with new signage policies. Here is what the lawsuit says has been changed in recent months.

Trump declines endorsement in heated Texas Senate Primary between Paxton, Cornyn, and Hunt

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton leads incumbent John Cornyn as early voting begins in a high-stakes Republican primary for U.S. Senate, marked by a lack of a presidential endorsement and escalating legal tensions.

Trump declines to endorse in Texas Senate Primary
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton leads incumbent John Cornyn as early voting begins in a high-stakes Republican primary for U.S. Senate, marked by a lack of a presidential endorsement and escalating legal tensions.

Voting begins, Talarico-Colbert Interview Controversy
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Early voting is now underway in the state of Texas. The Battleground Texas team talks to Gov. Greg Abbott about the midterm's impact on the state and Congressional candidate Alex Mealer about the race for TX-09. Then, they break down the recent controversy surrounding James Talarico's interview with Stephen Colbert and Jasmine Crockett on concerns about her electability.

Texas comptroller candidate Don Huffines faces heat over purchase of Epstein estate as early voting begins

Don Huffines, a former Texas state senator currently campaigning for state comptroller, is facing scrutiny over his family’s 2023 purchase of the New Mexico ranch formerly owned by convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

Texas primaries: Which primary can I vote in?

Early voting for the Texas primaries begins Tuesday with voters determining who will represent Democrats and Republicans up and down the ballot in November.

Allred vs. Johnson & TX-32 Race | Battleground Texas
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Politics reporters Steven Dial, Greg Groogan, and Rudy Koski ask leaders the questions that matter to Texans. In today's episode, Colin Allred is on the attack against Rep. Julie Johnson. The new ads that criticize the Congresswoman and how she is fighting back. Plus, a closer look at Texas' packed 32nd Congressional District race. Hear from some of the top candidates as early voting approaches.

DHS shutdown: Border czar Tom Homan signals no compromising on masks

Border czar Tom Homan said this weekend that the administration was unwilling to agree to Democrats' demands that ICE officers clearly identify themselves and remove masks during operations.

DHS shutdown: These agencies will feel the biggest impact

Another government shutdown is looming as Congressional lawmakers continue to squabble over ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.

ICE ramps up deportation push with 92,600 new beds in $38.3B expansion

ICE is ramping up its deportation push with plans for eight mega-centers capable of housing up to 10,000 detainees each, according to an internal agency memo.

TSA agents are working without pay again: What this means for travelers

TSA agents across the U.S. are once again expected to screen airline passengers and bags without pay after Congress failed to fund the Department of Homeland Security.

DHS shutdown now in effect after Congress fails to reach funding deal

The Department of Homeland Security is now partially shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before the midnight deadline.

Republican lead on immigration slips amid Trump's enforcement tactics, poll finds

President Trump’s approval on immigration appears to have fallen significantly among independents since last spring, from 37% to 23% in a new poll.