Robot dogs will soon patrol the US-Mexico border

The handful of police officials experimenting with the four-legged machines say they’re just another tool, like existing drones and simple wheeled robots, to keep emergency responders out of harm’s way as they scout for dangers.

Trucker protest, days-long blockade at U.S.-Canada border shuts down auto factories

The "Freedom Truck Convoy" has set up a days-long blockade at the US-Canada border to protest Canada's COVID-19 vaccine mandates for cross-border travel. The demonstration has caused massive gridlock at one of the busiest border crossings in the world, and has now forced several automakers to shut down or reduce operations at their factories.

Ambassador Bridge closure: Michigan Gov. Whitmer calls on Canada to reopen traffic

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is calling on Canadian authorities to reopen the Ambassador Bridge as it is threatening the state's economy the longer the protests drag on.

FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott's border operation being called a 'disaster'

Texas Tribune reporter James Barragan recently wrote an article highlighting the poor conditions soldiers are facing at the border.

This Week in Texas Politics: Campaign trails heat up

Rudy Koski and his panel of political analysts discuss the latest developments in Texas politics, including the governor's race, Operation Lone Star and new courtroom showdowns.

Paxton to fight Austin judge's ruling on Abbott's Operation Lone Star

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is planning to appeal a ruling that Gov. Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star contains unconstitutional initiatives.

FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott releases campaign spots ahead of Texas primaries

Glenn Smith, a senior strategist at Progress Texas, and former Texas GOP chairman James Dickey join Mike Warren to talk about Abbott beginning his reelection campaign by touting his successes at the border.

Border Patrol official’s tweet on capture of ‘potential terrorist’ deleted; CBP says it violated protocol

CBP Public Affairs Assistant Commissioner Luis Miranda said in a statement that the tweet was deleted because "it contained law enforcement sensitive information, violating agency protocols."

ICE agents will test wearing body cameras, Homeland Security says

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says dozens of agents will wear body cameras for the first time as part of six-month pilot project.

Governor Abbott adds $38.4M in funding for Operation Lone Star

PSO has awarded $74.8 million in OLS funds to cities and counties in proximity to the Texas-Mexico border since the operation was launched in March 2021.

49 migrants dead, 58 injured in truck crash in south Mexico

A cargo truck jammed with people who appeared to be Central American migrants rolled over and crashed into a pedestrian bridge over on a highway in southern Mexico on Thursday, killing at least 49 people and injuring nearly five dozen others, authorities reported.

Alleged kidnapper and teen stopped at Canadian border after invalid COVID-19 tests

A complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Burlington on Friday says the 19-year-old man was apprehended by U.S. border agents at the Highgate Springs port of entry on Thursday after he and the girl were refused entry to Canada.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccine will be required for all US land border crossers

The rules pertain to non-U.S. nationals. American citizens and permanent residents may still enter the U.S. regardless of their vaccination status.

More than 160 reports detail alleged mistreatment of asylum seekers at US border

More than 160 reports, obtained by Human Rights Watch, reveal details of alleged mistreatment that asylum seekers experienced from border officials.

2 border patrol agents fired for offensive Facebook posts

Congressional investigators say two Border Patrol agents were fired from among 60 found to have committed misconduct for participating in a private Facebook group that mocked migrants and lawmakers.

FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott claims Biden has 'abandoned Texas'

Jamarr Brown, co-executive director of the Texas Democratic Party, and James Dickey, the former Texas GOP chairman, talk about Abbott's claims regarding the border.