Texas: The Issue Is - Rep. Chip Roy says Mayorkas deserved to be impeached
On their second attempt, Republicans successfully impeached DHS Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas over the border issue. His removal from office is unlikely, but Texas Rep. Chip Roy said it was necessary to help fix the problem.
On their second attempt, Republicans successfully impeached DHS Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas over the border issue. His removal from office is unlikely, but Texas Rep. Chip Roy said it was necessary to help fix the problem.
Texas border: Abbott expands security operations in Eagle Pass
On Friday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the state is constructing an 80-acre installation he called a “forward base camp" in Eagle Pass.
On Friday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the state is constructing an 80-acre installation he called a “forward base camp" in Eagle Pass.
Texas border, 2024 election: This Week in Texas Politics
FOX 7 Austin’s Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski, and our panel of analysts, took a look at the top stories happening in Texas, and other hot topics, this week.
FOX 7 Austin’s Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski, and our panel of analysts, took a look at the top stories happening in Texas, and other hot topics, this week.
Mayorkas impeachment: Here are the House Republicans managing his trial
Reps Clay Higgins, Marjorie Taylor Greene and Andy Biggs are among the 11 House Republicans managing Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ impeachment trial.
Reps Clay Higgins, Marjorie Taylor Greene and Andy Biggs are among the 11 House Republicans managing Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ impeachment trial.
Border crisis: Gov. Abbott doubling down on defying White House
Gov. Abbott continues to double down against orders from the Biden administration on the border. FOX 7's Rudy Koski chats with Republican State Rep. Ellen Troxclair about the governor's plan and the escalating standoff.
Gov. Abbott continues to double down against orders from the Biden administration on the border. FOX 7's Rudy Koski chats with Republican State Rep. Ellen Troxclair about the governor's plan and the escalating standoff.
Border crisis, marijuana fights and more: This Week in Texas Politics
The border crisis may have been the big headline this week, but Paxton's marijuana law fights, disgraced former state lawmakers and more were still on our minds. FOX 7's Rudy Koski discusses with our political panel.
The border crisis may have been the big headline this week, but Paxton's marijuana law fights, disgraced former state lawmakers and more were still on our minds. FOX 7's Rudy Koski discusses with our political panel.
Border crisis: Gov. Abbott to expand Operation Lone Star along border
Gov. Greg Abbott made an announcement regarding Operation Lone Star from the southern border on Thursday.
Gov. Greg Abbott made an announcement regarding Operation Lone Star from the southern border on Thursday.
Border crisis: Who killed the border bill?
The border bill is dead, so who killed it? The Republicans or the Democrats? FOX 7's Mike Warren discusses with our political panel.
The border bill is dead, so who killed it? The Republicans or the Democrats? FOX 7's Mike Warren discusses with our political panel.
US House vote to impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas fails
The roll call fell just a few votes short of impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, stalling the Republicans’ drive to punish the Biden administration over its handling of the U.S-Mexico border.
The roll call fell just a few votes short of impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, stalling the Republicans’ drive to punish the Biden administration over its handling of the U.S-Mexico border.
Border crisis: Gov. Abbott, Republican governors gather at Eagle Pass
Greg Abbott and 13 other Republican governors gathered in Eagle Pass to speak out against what they are calling "open border policies" put in place by the Biden administration.
Greg Abbott and 13 other Republican governors gathered in Eagle Pass to speak out against what they are calling "open border policies" put in place by the Biden administration.
Senators release long-awaited border security deal, pair with Israel and Ukraine aid
The bill would alter the asylum system at the border with faster and tougher enforcement and provide substantial military aid to Israel and Ukraine.
The bill would alter the asylum system at the border with faster and tougher enforcement and provide substantial military aid to Israel and Ukraine.
Border convoy, Ken Paxton court orders, 2024 primaries: This Week in Texas Politics
From the border crisis, to Ken Paxton's small legal victory, to the upcoming Texas primaries, This Week in Texas Politics turned out to be very busy.
From the border crisis, to Ken Paxton's small legal victory, to the upcoming Texas primaries, This Week in Texas Politics turned out to be very busy.
'Take Our Border Back' Convoy Rally makes stop in Central Texas
Hundreds gathered in Dripping Springs for a rally Thursday evening as they made their way to the Southern border.
Hundreds gathered in Dripping Springs for a rally Thursday evening as they made their way to the Southern border.
House Republicans take party-line vote toward Mayorkas impeachment with border becoming 2024 campaign issue
The Homeland Security Committee voted after midnight Wednesday to recommend the two articles of impeachment to the full House. But Alejandro Mayorkas argues the GOP should instead be working with the Biden administration on U.S.-Mexico border issues.
The Homeland Security Committee voted after midnight Wednesday to recommend the two articles of impeachment to the full House. But Alejandro Mayorkas argues the GOP should instead be working with the Biden administration on U.S.-Mexico border issues.
Texas' border battle with White House takes center stage at congressional hearing
A congressional hearing was held on Tuesday focused on the rights of states when it comes to immigration. A partisan tone dominated the debate over Governor Abbott's standoff with the White House on razor wire and other deterrents.
A congressional hearing was held on Tuesday focused on the rights of states when it comes to immigration. A partisan tone dominated the debate over Governor Abbott's standoff with the White House on razor wire and other deterrents.
Texas border crisis: Biden ready to 'shut down the border' if given authority
President Biden says he is ready to shut down the border if Congress passes a bipartisan bill giving him the authority to do it, but some Texas leaders do not seem convinced.
President Biden says he is ready to shut down the border if Congress passes a bipartisan bill giving him the authority to do it, but some Texas leaders do not seem convinced.
Texas politics: Border battle, Paxton impeachment and the 2024 election
From Texas battle over the border to Ken Paxton's proposed re-impeachment, This Week in Texas Politics proved to be anything but ordinary.
From Texas battle over the border to Ken Paxton's proposed re-impeachment, This Week in Texas Politics proved to be anything but ordinary.
Speaker Johnson warns Senate against border deal, suggests it will be 'dead on arrival' in House
House Speaker Mike Johnson is taking a strong stand against a bipartisan Senate deal to pair border enforcement measures with Ukraine aid.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is taking a strong stand against a bipartisan Senate deal to pair border enforcement measures with Ukraine aid.
Texas border battle: Gov. Abbott challenges Supreme Court ruling on razor wire
Governor Greg Abbott is challenging the Supreme Court's decision to grant the removal of miles of razor wire at the US-Mexico border.
Governor Greg Abbott is challenging the Supreme Court's decision to grant the removal of miles of razor wire at the US-Mexico border.
Border crisis: Gov. Abbott challenges Supreme Court decision
Gov. Abbott continues to challenge the SCOTUS ruling that Border Patrol agents can cut razor wire installed by the state of Texas at the border. FOX 7's Mike Warren discusses with our political panel.
Gov. Abbott continues to challenge the SCOTUS ruling that Border Patrol agents can cut razor wire installed by the state of Texas at the border. FOX 7's Mike Warren discusses with our political panel.