Tag: Greg Abbott

Texas Governor Declares Invasion at US–Mexico Border

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday he made an emergency declaration that illegal immigration from Mexico is an invasion, which would allow his administration to use the National Guard to repel illegal immigrants, construct a border wall, and deploy gun boats. Abbott, a Republican, said that he will now “fully authorize Texas to take unprecedented measures…


Texas Governor Invokes Invasion Clause at US-Mexico Border

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday he is invoking the Texas “invasion clause” due to illegal immigration from Mexico, allowing his administration to use the National Guard to repel illegal aliens, construct a border wall, and deploy gun boats. Abbott, a Republican, said that he will now “fully authorize Texas to take unprecedented measures to defend…


Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Calls for Investigation Into Harris County Elections

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday called for an investigation into how Harris County runs elections, citing problems and delays including missing keys, insufficient paper ballots in Republican precincts, and staffing problems he said left voters frustrated and confused. “I’m calling on the Secretary of State, the Attorney General’s Office, and the Texas Rangers…


Texas Gov. Abbott Says 300th Bus of Immigrants Has Been Sent to Democrat-Run State

Texas has now sent around 300 buses of immigrants to predominantly Democrat-run areas of the country in an effort to deal with an influx of illegal aliens at the southern border. Gov. Greg Abbott announced the latest transportation of illegal immigrants to so-called “sanctuary” cities on Twitter on Nov. 11. “The 300th Texas bus of migrants just…


Abbott, Sheriffs Address Fentanyl Crisis Stemming From Southern Border

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott met with scores of law enforcement officers in Corpus Christi to discuss measures being taken to secure the border and combat the fentanyl crisis. “Cartels are bringing fentanyl across the border in record amounts,” Abbott said. “Texas DPS alone has confiscated enough lethal doses to kill every man, woman and child…


More Illegal Immigrants Arrive Near VP Harris’s DC Residence

Another bus carrying illegal immigrants arrived outside Vice President Kamala Harris’ home in Washington on Oct. 13, while three more buses pulled up in New York City. Thirty-six migrants arrived early Thursday morning near the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, which houses Harris’ residence, according to Fox News. Throngs of men and women carrying small…


NYC Mayor’s About-Face on Illegal Immigration Is Hypocritical, Abbott Says

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott told The Center Square that New York City’s mayor and other Democratic leaders are hypocritical for criticizing him “for helping out our local communities by busing out migrants to sanctuary cities like Washington, D.C., New York City, and Chicago.” His comments were in response to New York City Mayor Eric Adams…


Capitol Report (Oct. 3): Florida Lawmakers Reject Bill With Disaster Relief; If Russia Escalates War, What Will Biden Do Next?

The death toll from Hurricane Ian grows as teams carry out or continue their rescue missions. Florida lawmakers emerge with criticism over the federal government’s use of funds, saying more is spent on unrelated items than on hurricane disaster relief. South Carolina is also recovering from the destruction of Hurricane Ian. Congressman Ralph Norman explains…


LIVE 10:30 AM ET: Federal Reserve Plans to Cause Unemployment and ‘Reduce Demand’; Texas Designates Cartels as Terrorists

The Federal Reserve is planning to cause unemployment in the United States with 4.4 percent interest rates by the end of the year, in a bid to reduce inflation. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said, “There will very likely be some softening of labor market conditions,” due to the planned actions of the Fed, which is…


LIVE: Federal Reserve Plans to Cause Unemployment and ‘Reduce Demand’; Texas Designates Cartels as Terrorists

The Federal Reserve is planning to cause unemployment in the United States with 4.4 percent interest rates by the end of the year, in a bid to reduce inflation. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said, “There will very likely be some softening of labor market conditions,” due to the planned actions of the Fed, which is…