Dems criticize 'lawless' Texas militias By Mike Lillis - 08/01/14 09:18 AM EDT Texas Democrats are pushing back against armed militias gathering at the southern border. In a letter to Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, the lawmakers warn that the presence of the vigilantes — many clad in military-style fatigues and carrying assault rifles — will only exacerbate the problems facing… Read more »

Do something The U.S. Capitol Building stands in Washington, D.C., U.S., before sunrise on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. Democrats in Congress are trying again to prevent the federal government from awarding contracts to companies that save taxes by moving their legal addresses outside the U.S. So-called inversions are transactions in which a U.S. company shifts its legal address to a country… Read more »

Do border apprehensions drop during the summer? July 31, 2014 | Updated: July 31, 2014 7:58pm DAMIAN DOVARGANES, AP In recent weeks, the White House has cited a drop in the number of illegal immigrants apprehended at the border as possible evidence that its efforts to stem the influx of Central Americans are working.   Shortly before Gov. Rick Perry announced last week he was… Read more »

Following Rep. Cuellar’s letter last week to the Appropriations Committee requesting reimbursements for local communities, the Appropriations Committee today introduced legislation to address the humanitarian crisis at the southern border that provides the ability for local governments to apply for reimbursement.  “I thank Chairman Hal Rogers, Chairman John Carter, and the Committee… Read more »

Cornyn Demands Action On Border Bill Posted Wednesday, July 30th 2014 @ 5am  by KTRH’s Corey Olson Texas Senator JohnCornynis calling out Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) as time is running short for Congress to pass a bill to fix the crisis at the southern border.  At a Tuesday news conference on Capitol Hill, Cornyn said there is bipartisan support in both… Read more »

Crossing the Line: Government, charitable groups respond to border crisis — an analysis Nannette Kilbey-Smith Wilson County News July 30, 2014 The stream of undocumented immigrants crossing into the United States from Central and South America shows no sign of abating; with many… Read more »

Border funding bill faces congressional deadline Cuellar says vote in House will be close, but could happen too late By Brianna Gurciullo July 30, 2014 WASHINGTON - With time running out on Capitol Hill, Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, said Wednesday he expects a close House vote on a bill to address the nation's Southwest border crisis, but passage would not assure the Senate… Read more »

$659 Million Border Bill Planned by GOP (Updated) (Video) Updated 11:17 a.m. | Republicans hope to pass $659 million in supplemental spending for the border crisis before leaving for the August recess, Speaker John A. Boehner said after a GOP conference meeting Tuesday. The Ohio Republican said the House will “attempt to move this bill” on Thursday and said he anticipated the… Read more »

Child migrant crisis: why Congress is getting nowhere on solving it (+video) Americans are puzzled why lawmakers can't come to terms on child immigrant crisis. But the politics are tough and the issue has morphed into a debate about immigration. By Francine Kiefer, Staff writer JULY 29, 2014 WASHINGTON — It looks like Congress will leave for its five-week August recess… Read more »

Will House pass 'skinnied down' bill to tackle child immigration crisis? Texas Sen. John Cronyn expects the House of Representatives to pass a 'skinnied down' emergency funding bill this week to help solve the influx of child immigrants from Central America. By David Clark Scott, Staff writer JULY 27, 2014 If Congress is going to address the child immigration crisis on the… Read more »