Space Command Takes Operational Control of Facility in Alabama

During a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday, Space Force Gen. Stephen Whiting, commander of U.S. Space Command, announced the command's operational control over a facility located at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama.

New Task Force Roadmap Outlines Steps to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias

The Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias published a report detailing how the Biden Administration’s prosecutions, policies, and practices revealed deep-seated anti-Christian bias throughout the federal government. The U.S. Department of Education (ED) worked closely with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to coordinate this intense review

Sheinbaum Responds to U.S. Over Governor's Case, Says Lack of Evidence Points to Political Motives

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum firmly responded Thursday to U.S. drug trafficking accusations against Rubén Rocha Moya, the governor of Sinaloa, stating that the decision on how to proceed would rest with Mexico's Attorney General's Office. She emphasized that if no clear evidence is presented, the case appears to be politically motivated. Speaking during her morning press conference, Sheinbaum asserted that any legal action, including extradition, would require 'irrefutable evidence' and must comply with Mexican jurisdiction. She warned against foreign interference in Mexico's internal affairs. The accusations, announced in New York, implicate Rocha Moya and nine other Mexican officials in alleged drug trafficking and illegal arms possession linked to the Sinaloa Cartel. Rocha Moya, a key ally of former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, categorically denied the allegations, calling them baseless and politically driven. The case has heightened tensions between Mexico and the U.S., with Sheinbaum drawing parallels to previous incidents, such as the 2020 detention and subsequent release of former Defense Secretary Salvador Cienfuegos. Mexico's Foreign Ministry confirmed receiving extradition requests but noted insufficient evidence provided by U.S. authorities. The Attorney General's Office stated it would review the case thoroughly, emphasizing that extradition requires substantial proof under Mexican law.

Cantu and Palacios Outline Employment and Education Strategies for Justice Impacted Individuals

Hidalgo County Commissioner Eduardo Eddie Cantu and Hidalgo County District Attorney Terry Palacios spoke during panel discussions on April 28, 2026, at the McAllen Convention Center Ballroom

Congress Approves DHS Funding Bill, Excludes Funds for ICE and Border Patrol

WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives on Thursday approved a funding bill, previously passed by the Senate, to finance much of the Department of Homeland Security, ending the record-breaking 75-day administrative shutdown of this vast federal agency. President Donald Trump had urged lawmakers to pass the bill and promised to sign it into law. The bill will allow DHS to reopen without providing new funds for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or the U.S. Border Patrol, as Democrats push for changes to immigration enforcement policies. Republicans plan to seek funding for these agencies separately. The House's action came just ahead of a critical deadline. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin had warned lawmakers that if funds were not approved by Thursday, emergency funding would run out, leaving thousands of workers unpaid.

House Votes on Foreign Surveillance Program and Paves Way to End DHS Shutdown

WASHINGTON — The Republican-controlled House of Representatives voted Wednesday to renew a powerful foreign surveillance program and approved a measure already passed by the Senate to advance funding for ICE and the Border Patrol for the remainder of President Donald Trump's term. The House voted 235-191 in favor of extending the surveillance program, known as Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which is set to expire this week. Later, lawmakers voted 215-211, largely along party lines, to approve the Republican budget resolution previously passed by the Senate, after a rebellion by House Republicans over an unrelated farm bill delayed the final vote by more than five hours. When asked to describe the chaotic day in one word, Representative Jim McGovern, a Democrat from Massachusetts, responded, 'A damn mess.' The successful budget vote could unlock the Republican support needed to fund the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for a record 74 days due to Democrats' demands for reforms to the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement tactics.

Mission repeals car wash moratorium following termination of federal lawsuit

New interactive map tracks progress of projects in Harlingen

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A new interactive map developed by the city of Harlingen will allow users to track ongoing and future infrastructure projects. The map uses geographic tools to show precise details of a project in the Harlingen area. Javier Hernandez, GIS Analyst with the city of Harlingen, said the map will bring transparency to

U.S. Sparks Political Earthquake in Mexico by Accusing Sinaloa Governor of Ties to Drug Cartel

MEXICO CITY – A political earthquake of significant magnitude shook Mexico on Wednesday after the U.S. accused the governor of Sinaloa, Rubén Rocha Moya, and nine other officials of drug trafficking and alleged connections to the Sinaloa Cartel. The controversy comes amid reports of the recent death of two CIA agents in Chihuahua, near the U.S. border, during an anti-narcotics operation. The U.S. Department of Justice further strained bilateral relations by launching an investigation, led by Jay Clayton, federal prosecutor for the Southern District of New York. The investigation alleges that these officials conspired with cartel leaders to import large quantities of heroin, cocaine, and fentanyl into the U.S. in exchange for political support. Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office (FGR) announced it would investigate whether evidence exists to substantiate the U.S. accusations against Rocha Moya and the other officials. Ulises Lara López, Special Prosecutor for Relevant Matters and FGR spokesperson, stated that the investigation aims to determine if there is legal basis for arrest warrants. The accusations formally link Rocha Moya and high-ranking officials in Sinaloa to the Sinaloa Cartel, specifically the faction known as Los Chapitos. Allegedly, the implicated individuals protected cartel operations, provided sensitive information, and facilitated drug transportation to the U.S. in exchange for multimillion-dollar bribes.

'Are voters choosing leaders?': Valley leaders react to Supreme Court voting maps decision

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The U.S. Supreme Court issued a major decision impacting voting rights, making it harder to challenge electoral maps that may dilute the voting power of minority communities. Local leaders from both parties agree the ruling is significant and could shape redistricting for years. One expert says it’s the most important voting rights

Rubén Rocha, the Most Troublesome Governor for Mexico's President

MEXICO CITY — Rubén Rocha Moya, a 76-year-old politician from the ruling Morena party, has not only been one of the most challenging governors for Mexico's president, but on Wednesday, he became the first sitting governor formally accused by Donald Trump's administration of having ties to the Sinaloa Cartel. This development has placed the president in a difficult position: choosing between her party or relations with the United States. Rocha, a career professor, former rector of Sinaloa's university, and twice a gubernatorial candidate, was a historical ally of former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (2018-2024) and served as a senator before taking office as governor of Sinaloa in late 2021. Sinaloa, located in Mexico's Pacific Northwest, is the birthplace of some of the country's most notorious drug traffickers and a stronghold of one of the world's most powerful criminal organizations, labeled a terrorist group by Trump's administration. Rocha was a staunch supporter of López Obrador's 'Hugs, Not Bullets' strategy, which aimed to address the root causes of violence but was widely criticized by analysts for failing to combat cartels, allowing them to expand territorial control across many regions. His alleged connections to members of the Sinaloa Cartel have long shadowed him, partly because Rocha hails from Badiraguato, the same municipality where Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán Loera was born, and is nearly of the same generation as the cartel's founders, Guzmán and Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, both currently imprisoned in the United States. Rocha also accompanied the former president on controversial visits, including one where López Obrador greeted 'El Chapo's' mother.

Rubén Rocha, the Most Troublesome Governor for Mexico's President

MEXICO CITY — Rubén Rocha Moya, a 76-year-old politician from the ruling Morena party, has not only been one of the most challenging governors for Mexico's president but has also placed her in a difficult position after becoming the first sitting governor formally accused by Donald Trump's administration of having ties to the Sinaloa Cartel. This development forces the president to choose between her party and relations with the United States. Rocha, a career professor and former rector of Sinaloa's university, had twice aspired to govern his state before becoming a close ally of former president Andrés Manuel López Obrador (2018-2024). He served as a senator before taking office as governor of Sinaloa in late 2021—a state in northern Mexico known as the birthplace of some of the country’s most notorious drug traffickers and home to one of the world's most powerful criminal organizations, labeled a terrorist group by Trump's administration. Rocha was a staunch supporter of López Obrador’s “Hugs, Not Bullets” strategy, which aimed to address the root causes of violence but was widely criticized for failing to combat cartels, allowing them to expand their territorial control. Allegations of ties to the Sinaloa Cartel have long shadowed Rocha, partly because he hails from Badiraguato, the same municipality where Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán Loera was born. Rocha is nearly of the same generation as Guzmán and Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, the cartel’s co-founders, both of whom are currently imprisoned in the United States. The governor also accompanied the former president on controversial visits, including one where López Obrador greeted El Chapo’s mother.

Texas AG Takes Action Against Houston Center for Exploiting Birthright Citizenship

Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against a Houston-area “birth tourism” operation known as De’Ai Postpartum Care Center (“Center”) for unlawfully facilitating the invasion of Chinese nationals into Texas for the sole purpose of birthing children and obtaining “birthright citizenship” in a manner that violates Texas law, including the Texas Penal Code.

Kamala 2028? Democrats Aren’t Sold.

Most Hill Democrats punted when asked whether the former Democratic nominee should launch a 2028 presidential campaign. Others said she should get the chance to make her case in an open primary, which...

U. S. Supreme Court weakens key pillar of Voting Rights Act, opening the door for Texas to redraw political maps

White House says funds to pay TSA and other Homeland Security workers will soon run out

Watch live: Trump hosts Artemis II astronauts at White House

President Trump on Wednesday afternoon will welcome the astronauts from NASA's historic Artemis II moon fly-by mission to the White House. The four-member crew — commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch and Canadian mission specialist Jeremy Hansen — returned to Earth earlier this month after a 10-day mission that took the astronauts

U.S. Accuses Governor of Sinaloa and 9 Officials of Ties to Sinaloa Cartel

PHOENIX – The governor of Sinaloa, the mayor of Culiacán, and eight other high-ranking politicians or police officers are facing serious charges in the United States for allegedly collaborating with the Sinaloa Cartel and one of its key factions, 'Los Chapitos.' The U.S. federal prosecutor announced on Wednesday that these ten Mexican officials could face life imprisonment if convicted. The indicted officials are: Ruben Rocha Moya – Governor of Sinaloa; Enrique Inzunza Cázarez – Current senator and former Secretary General of Sinaloa; Enrique Díaz Vega – Former Secretary of Administration and Finance of Sinaloa; Dámaso Castro Zaavedra – Deputy Attorney General of Sinaloa; Marco Antonio Almanza Avilés – Former Chief of the Investigative Police of the Sinaloa Attorney General's Office; Alberto Jorge Contreras Nuñez 'Cholo' – Chief of the Investigative Police of the Sinaloa Attorney General's Office; Gerardo Mérida Sánchez – Former Secretary of Public Security in Sinaloa; José Antonio Dionosio Hipólito 'Tornado' – Former Deputy Director of the State Police of Sinaloa; Juan de Dios Gamez Mendívil – Mayor of Culiacán; Juan Valenzuela Millán – Former Commander of the Municipal Police of Culiacán.

Cruz appoints Cassy Garcia as Texas State Director

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ted Cruz announced the appointment of Cassy Garcia as State Director for his Texas operations.