Texas has claimed more islands along its southern border with Mexico as part of the state in an effort to combat drug cartel criminal activity. … [Read more...] about Texas claims border islands used by Mexican cartels, asks Trump admin to secure and defend
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Trump and his tariffs find unlikely ally in auto union boss, who blasted Dems and ‘corporate greed’
UAW President Shawn Fain praised President Donald Trump's tariffs over the weekend at a speech at Wayne State, saying Democrats could have acted better on trade and offshoring. … [Read more...] about Trump and his tariffs find unlikely ally in auto union boss, who blasted Dems and ‘corporate greed’
Republican AGs urge Trump to crack down on obscure ‘loophole’ cartels use to flood US with fentanyl
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman urges the Trump administration to close a "loophole" in the CBP’s Entry Type 86, fearing it facilitates unchecked fentanyl shipments into the U.S. … [Read more...] about Republican AGs urge Trump to crack down on obscure ‘loophole’ cartels use to flood US with fentanyl
New poll shows where Trump stands 10 weeks into his second tour of duty in the White House
Where President Donald Trump stands in the polls 10 weeks into his second tour of duty in the White House, and how Americans rate the job he's doing on the economy and trade … [Read more...] about New poll shows where Trump stands 10 weeks into his second tour of duty in the White House
$3B LA lawsuit could ‘destroy’ gulf energy industry, critics warn, as state’s position questioned
Louisiana is ground zero for a slew of potentially landmark environmental lawsuits, some supported by the state's pro-energy governor. … [Read more...] about $3B LA lawsuit could ‘destroy’ gulf energy industry, critics warn, as state’s position questioned