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Not long after the Texas House and Senate both adjourned to close a special session, Governor Abbott called a second session.

Border Patrol was “directed, clearly by the White House, as a political operation to make a point,” Newsom said.

Border Patrol agents conducted arrests outside of a press conference in which California Governor Gavin Newsom announced 2026 redistricting efforts.

The symbolism of the Border Patrol’s gratuitous display wasn’t lost on the leadership of the Japanese American National Museum, where the event was held.

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem was taking part in an interview on Fox when federal border agents started detaining people outside a Gavin Newsom press conference in LA ...