By taking over the federal role in immigration enforcement, Governor Abbott of Texas is welcoming a legal fight with the Biden administration.
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Prosecutors Ask Appeals Court to Reject Trump’s Immunity Claims in Election Case
The filing by the special counsel, Jack Smith, was the latest move in an ongoing battle over whether former presidents can be criminally liable for things they did while in office.
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Biden’s Christian ‘Persecution’? We Assess Trump’s Recent Claims.
Former President Donald J. Trump has repeatedly accused the Biden administration of criminalizing Christians, and Catholics in particular, for their faith. Here are the facts.
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Justice Dept. Threatens to Sue Texas Over Migrant Arrest Law
In a letter addressed to Texas’ governor and attorney general, a D.O.J. official wrote that the federal government had sole authority over immigration enforcement.
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Judge Gives Prosecutors Access to G.O.P. Lawmaker’s Messages in Jan. 6 Case
The roughly 1,700 messages are from the cellphone of Representative Scott Perry, who was involved in discussions with Trump administration officials about overturning the election.