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.

Texas GOP chairman confident Republican voters will show up in November

Despite a surprising loss already in the 2026 election cycle, the chairman of the Texas GOP is confident Republican voters will turn out when the votes matter most in November.

Texas Republicans remain energized despite early election defeat
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Though Texas Republicans have already seen a loss in an election this year, their chairman says the party remains just as energized as the opposition heading into primary elections and the November general election. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.

Texas GOP head on Republican turnout | Battleground
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FOX political reporter Steve Dial sat down with Texas Republican Party Chairman Abraham George. He said he is confident GOP voters will show up when it matters most.

Federal court upholds Texas' ban on paid ballot harvesting

A federal appeals court will allow Texas to enforce restrictions on paid ballot harvesting, reversing a lower court ruling that deemed the measure unconstitutional.

Who are the Democrats running for US Senate in Texas?

Despite Democrats not winning a statewide office in Texas since 1994, a highly competitive race is forming for who will represent the party in November's U.S. Senate election.

Government Shutdown: DHS closure seems certain as funding talks stall

A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security appeared all but certain as House and Senate lawmakers prepared to leave Washington for a 10‑day recess and negotiations with the White House over Democrats’ demands stalled.

Texas voters to weigh 10 propositions on the ballot in March 2026 Republican Primary

Texas Republican primary voters will weigh in on 10 non-binding ballot propositions this March to signal the party's legislative priorities on issues like property taxes, education, and state leadership.

North Minneapolis ICE shooting: DOJ dismisses charges against Venezuelan men

Two Venezuelan men were charged with assaulting a federal official after a traffic stop by an ICE agent led to one of them being shot. The DOJ now says it is dropping the charges due to "newly discovered evidence."

Republican Texas AG race likely headed for runoff
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Early voting starts Tuesday for the March 3 primary election. With Ken Paxton running for Senate, there is a lot of attention on the open race for his attorney general seat. The Battleground Texas political reporters look at the Republican candidates and recent polls.

ICE pulling out of Minneapolis
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Thousands of ICE agents and other federal officers will be packing up and pulling out of Minneapolis. Operation Metro Surge, a huge immigration crackdown in that Minnesota city is coming to an end. The Trump administration's border czar Tom Homan called the mission a success. He now has what he calls unprecedented cooperation with local officials there.

Texas AG candidates & early voting | Battleground Texas
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In the Republican scramble for the Texas Attorney General's Office, only one candidate has the full backing of incumbent Ken Paxton. But Aaron Reitz is polling in fourth place. The Texas trio talked to him, along with Chip Roy. He and Mayes Middleton are polling first and second.

Who are the Republicans running for US Senate in Texas?

As the March 3 primary race for a Texas seat in the U.S. Senate approaches, FOX Local has put together a breakdown of each Republican candidate hoping to take on a Democratic challenger in November.

ICE surge in Minnesota is ending, Border Czar Tom Homan says

The Trump administration will bring an end to the ICE surge in Minnesota after reaching agreements with local authorities, Border Czar Tom Homan announced on Thursday.

Gov. Abbott targets 'out-of-control' property taxes with new five-point tax relief plan

Governor Abbott is proposing a sweeping overhaul of the Texas property tax system that would cap annual appraisal growth at 3% and create a constitutional pathway for voters to eliminate school district taxes for homeowners.