This Week in Texas Politics: Border crisis, Paxton deposition and the 2024 primaries

This Week in Texas Politics was another busy one, with a lot of maneuvering and rhetoric. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts discuss the headlines This Week in Texas Politics.

US border policy deal closer than it seems. How it's shaping up and what's on the line

The main areas of discussion in the deal involve toughening asylum rules for migrants arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border, bolstering border enforcement, and deterring migrants from making the journey in the first place.

Migrants from Texas being flown out to Chicago

Just days after Governor Greg Abbott signed a new law allowing state police to arrest migrants who cross the border illegally, Texas is now flying migrants to Chicago.

Highest single day record of migrants crossing border, FOX sources

The southern border was rocked by a record number of migrant encounters on Monday as the situation continues to spiral, and lawmakers struggle to find agreement on solutions.

Trump defends controversial comments about immigrants 'poisoning' nation's blood at Iowa rally

Former President Donald Trump responded to mounting criticism over his comments about migrants crossing the southern border, who he had said are "poisoning the blood of our country.”

Several groups suing Texas over new immigration law

Less than 24 hours after SB 4 was signed, the American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Texas, Texas Civil Rights Project and others are suing to try to stop it from taking effect.

Texas sued over new immigration law

The state of Texas is facing a lawsuit over a new law that allows state and local law enforcement to arrest people who enter Texas illegally.

Border Security: Texas bill signed into law allowing state to arrest migrants, challenging federal authority

Senate Bill 4 allows state and local law enforcement officers to arrest people who enter Texas illegally. The law, which is expected to be challenged, could put immigration in front of the Supreme Court's new conservative majority.

UN: Migrant vessel capsizes off Libya, drowning more than 60

A boat carrying dozens of migrants trying to reach Europe capsized off the coast of Libya, leaving more than 60 people dead, including women and children, the U.N. migration agency said.

Melania Trump makes rare appearance to welcome new US citizens

The location of the ceremony was notable. The National Archives is part of one of the criminal cases pending against her husband, former President Donald Trump.

Washington's stance on immigration shifts to right amid GOP push for stricter border measures

The immigration debate now focuses on measures to keep migrants out as Republicans sense they have the upper hand. A bipartisan group of senators tasked with finding a U.S.-Mexico border deal this week is running out of time to reach an agreement.

Texas must remove floating barrier in Rio Grande, court rules

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals sided with a lower court in saying Texas must remove the floating border barrier in the Rio Grande. The fight is likely to continue to the Supreme Court.

US closes border crossing to vehicles and limits traffic at another in response to illegal entries

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol said on Tuesday it's seeing “increased levels of migrant encounters at the Southwest Border, fueled by smugglers peddling disinformation to prey on vulnerable individuals and encourage migration."