Dems see opening in key Senate race as bitter GOP infighting continues: ‘Last remaining strategy’
A Democratic operative in the Lone Star State said the choice of candidates in Texas’ critical U.S. Senate race is “very stark" amid GOP infighting
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Abbott Freezes H-1B Hiring at Texas Universities
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a news conference in the State Capitol in Austin on Aug. 15, 2025. Brandon Bell/Getty Images Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Jan. 27 that he has directed his state’s government agencies and public universities to cease any H-1B petitions for foreign workers. Abbott informed state agency heads of
Minnesota fallout follows Trump to Iowa rally
Minnesota fallout follows Trump to Iowa rally – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump touched down in Iowa on Tuesday afternoon, hoping to focus on the economy and rally Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. But growing fallout over the shooting in Minneapolis followed him there. Ed O’Keefe reports. link.lazyload { position: absolute;
Customs and Border Protection review finds 2 agents opened fire on Alex Pretti
Customs and Border Protection review finds 2 agents opened fire on Alex Pretti – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News obtained a memo from Customs and Border Protection detailing the deadly Minneapolis shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti on Saturday by federal officers. Matt Gutman has the details. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before {
Trump visits Iowa to kick off midterm campaigning: “We’ve got to win”
Washington — President Trump rallied voters and touted his economic agenda in Iowa on Tuesday, as sources say the state is a key part of his team’s strategy for helping Republicans hold onto power in the House. The visit to the Des Moines area was the president’s first campaign-style trip of 2026. Democrats are hopeful
Border Patrol-Involved Shooting in Arizona Leaves 1 Person Injured
A U.S. Border Patrol patch in Rosemont, Ill., on Nov. 3, 2025. Erin Hooley/AP Photo The FBI is investigating an assault on a Border Patrol officer that resulted in the shooting of a civilian early Tuesday morning near the U.S.–Mexico border in Arizona. “The subject was taken into custody,” the FBI told The Epoch Times
Federal judge threatening ICE director with contempt donated to group helping illegal immigrants
Judge Patrick Schiltz's donations to immigrant advocacy group revealed as Department of Justice faces setbacks in Minnesota federal court over ICE detention orders.