The Texas border standoff. On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that the federal government has the authority to access a park abutting the Rio Grande and remove razor wire installed by the state of Texas. The Department of Homeland Security told Texas to give it access to the fencing, which is in Eagle Pass, by Friday, but Texas has refused. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton demanded proof that the federal government has authority over the border, while Gov. Greg Abbott (R) doubled down, saying he'll increase state border patrol and add more barriers and razor wire.
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The Hollywood strike.
The IRS whistleblowers.
Today's debate: Republicans' controversial military bill.
Today's debate: Pramila Jaypal's comments on Israel.
INTERVIEW: Alejandra Oliva and Simon Hankinson talk with Isaac about immigration and border policies.
Today's debate: Tommy Tuberville's abortion protest.
Today's debate: No Labels third-party run.
A controversial ruling on homelessness.
Sending cluster bombs to Ukraine.
The heat records set last week.
Biden v. Nebraska.
The same-sex wedding website ruling.
The Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling.
Impeaching Joe Biden.
SCOTUS rejects independent state legislature theory.
John Durham's testimony.
The military mutiny in Russia.
The RFK Jr. and Joe Rogan interview.
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