AUSTIN, Texas — The situation at the U.S.-Mexico border further deteriorated over the weekend as tens of thousands of immigrants crossed the Rio Grande and entered the United States illegally per day, prompting the Biden administration to shut down railroad crossings in Eagle Pass and El Paso.
Pope Francis and the Vatican's office for Catholic doctrine released a document Monday clarifying that couples in "irregular situations," including same-sex relationships, are able to receive blessings that do not validate their relationships.
Former President Donald Trump's Georgia election subversion case should be dismissed because Trump was exercising his First Amendment rights at the time of the alleged crimes, his attorney Steve Sadow argued in a Monday court filing.
Low-income New Mexico households that benefit from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will see payments in the next two days before the program wraps up for December.
Vaccination rates for COVID-19, the flu, and RSV are lower than anticipated heading into the holiday season despite warnings from public health agencies about a "tripledemic" this winter.
Eligible New York homeowners have less than two weeks to apply for a rebate that could offer a check of $1,400 or more. New Yorkers can apply to the School Tax Relief exemption program, which gives an exemption on a portion of school property taxes or a rebate check, and are encouraged to do so by Dec. 31 for certain tax years.
Wisconsin Democrats have spent months attempting to define Eric Hovde, the wealthy businessman Republicans hope will challenge Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) next year.
Former President Barack Obama's 2012 campaign manager is warning that centrist group No Labels is pushing a "dangerous lie" that a third-party candidate could win the 2024 election.