Abbott advocates for $11.1 billion reimbursement for Texas border security in second trip to D.C.
With billions of dollars on the line, Gov. Greg Abbott is back in Washington, D.C. for the second straight week.
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With billions of dollars on the line, Gov. Greg Abbott is back in Washington, D.C. for the second straight week.
Gov. Greg Abbott and President Trump are increasing efforts to boost border security. The Governor traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with the President in the Oval Office to discuss new ways they can jointly prevent illegal immigration.
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The new authority is a shift for the Guard and the military broadly, which has been limited to a supporting role for the Border Patrol.
The governor met with the president in the Oval Office Wednesday afternoon and called this a "very productive day."
A few weeks into his second term, President Donald Trump has issued dozens of executive orders.
Abbott is set to discuss border security with President Trump Wednesday afternoon, the White House announced early Wednesday morning.
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Lt. Governor Dan Patrick told CBS News Texas the state will do whatever it takes to secure the southern border. His comments follow a number of Executive Orders issued by Governor Greg Abbott for state agencies to cooperate with the Trump administration.
More than 400 additional Texas National Guard troops arrived at the Texas-Mexico border Monday.
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The arrangement, known as a "Safe Third Country" agreement, would empower U.S. immigration officials to deport non-Salvadoran migrants to El Salvador.
The Republican governor wants Congress to reimburse Texas for more than $11 billion spent on border security.
This is the latest development after President Trump declared a national emergency along the southern border and ordered the Defense Department to provide troops.
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Tessler did not say what Pete's next steps would be or if he has spoken with other teams.
The department said the operator was taken to a hospital in stable condition.
An investigation into the crash is now underway.
Officers said a person of interest was detained.
Sunday marks the 70th anniversary of the unsuccessful attempt to integrate Mansfield schools.
Tessler did not say what Pete's next steps would be or if he has spoken with other teams.
The department said the operator was taken to a hospital in stable condition.
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Tessler did not say what Pete's next steps would be or if he has spoken with other teams.
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