The Latest: House OKs 2 bills on illegal immigration

Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly, left, joins House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., as the Republican-led House pushes ahead on legislation to crack down on illegal immigration, during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, June 29, 2017. One bill would strip federal funds from "sanctuary" cities that shield residents from federal immigration authorities, while a separate bill would stiffen punishments on people who re-enter the U.S. Illegally.

Trump announces ‘under the wall’ oil pipeline with Mexico

Washington, June 30 US President Donald Trump announced the approval of a pipeline to transport oil to Mexico, crossing the border near the town of Penitas, Texas, and running "under the wall" he has promised to build along the frontier. At a conference at the Department of Energy headquarters, Trump on Thursday said that he had approved construction of the pipeline, which he added will increase US energy exports.

House GOP backs bills to crack down on illegal immigration

President Donald Trump meets with what the White House identifies as "immigration crime victims" to urge passage of House legislation to save American lives, Wednesday, June 28, 2017, in the Cabinet Room at the White Hou... . Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly, left, finishes a statement on immigration and sanctuary cities as he joins, from left, Rep. Raul Labrador, R-Idaho, chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Hou... .

House passes bills to crack down on ‘sanctuary cities,’ deported criminals who return to U.S.

House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., left, confers with House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., as the House focuses on immigration and sanctuary cities, during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, June 29, 2017. House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., left, confers with House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., as the House focuses on immigration and sanctuary cities, during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, June 29, 2017.

Donald Trump reveals his six initiatives for ‘golden era’ of U.S. energy dominance

The Trump administration said Thursday it is taking steps to expand oil drilling in the Arctic and Atlantic oceans as President Donald Trump continues to push for U.S. "energy dominance" in the global market. The Interior Department is rewriting a five-year drilling plan established by the Obama administration, with an eye toward opening areas in the Arctic and Atlantic oceans that now are off-limits to drilling.

Paxton threatens to sue over DACA if Trump does not rescind program

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and a 10-state coalition have threatened to sue the federal government over an Obama-era program that protects unauthorized immigrants if the program is not rescinded by September. "We respectfully request that the Secretary of Homeland Security phase out the DACA program," Attorney General Paxton said in a letter to U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Monday, using the acronym for the program.

Travel ban was on, then off. Now it’s back, but different

An extensive first-of-its-kind study says global warming is likely to hit southern and poorer US counties harder. An extensive first-of-its-kind study says global warming is likely to hit southern and poorer US counties harder.

Police: Venus Williams involved in car crash

Recreational marijuana becomes legal to buy Saturday in Nevada, but that doesn't mean anything goes in the place where most people think anything goes. Recreational marijuana becomes legal to buy Saturday in Nevada, but that doesn't mean anything goes in the place where most people think anything goes.

Germany beats Mexico 4-1 to reach Confederations Cup final

Germany's Leon Goretzka celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Confederations Cup, semifinal soccer match between Germany and Mexico, at the Fisht Stadium in Sochi, Russia, Thursday, June 29, 2017. . Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa fails to save the ball as Germany's Leon Goretzka, left scores the opening goal during the Confederations Cup, semifinal soccer match between Germany and Mexico, at the Fisht Stadium in ... .

ICE director appears to break with one of Trump’s key beliefs…

Thomas Homan, the acting director of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, appeared to break with one of President Donald Trump's key campaign assertions on Wednesday, suggesting he didn't believe immigrants in the country illegally commit more crimes than Americans. "Did I say aliens commit more crimes than US citizens? I didn't say that," Homan told reporters at an off-camera briefing.

Retracted CNN story a boon for president at war with media

CNN isn't commenting Monday, June 26, as to what led... The nation's largest wildfire has forced more than 1,500 people from their homes and cabins in a southern Utah mountain area home to a ski town and popular fishing lake. Crews in California, meanwhile, are dealing... The nation's largest wildfire has forced more than 1,500 people from their homes and cabins in a southern Utah mountain area home to a ski town and popular fishing lake.

Donald Trump’s falling overseas favor good news for America

President Donald Trump's favor with other nations seems to have fallen in recent weeks, particularly when it's matched against that of Barack Obama, a new poll finds . Who really cares what other nations - what other socialist, progressive, left-leaning nations - think of Trump and his ability to lead? "Trump and many of his key policies are broadly unpopular around the globe, and ratings or the U.S. have declined steeply in many nations," Pew Research Center's new survey found.

Megyn Kelly is spotted as she suffers ratings dip

Cheerful Melania stuns in a yellow floral-print crepe $2,160 gown to greet Indian Prime Minister Modi at the White House... but it's Donald who gets the hugs! REVEALED: Father took his five-year-old son to Disneyland and then 'murdered him to get back at his estranged wife for divorce' White House says Assad regime is preparing ANOTHER chemical weapons attack on 'innocent children and civilians' and warns Syrian leader will 'pay a heavy price' if he dares strike again It will drive you mad! NFL makes hilarious blunder with release of Redskins novelty license plate - but can you spot what it is? Megyn Kelly ratings dip for third straight week hitting new season low of 3.41M viewers on NBC as host announces she will be off the air next Sunday during limited summer run No Love lost! Tennis great Serena Williams orders John McEnroe to 'respect me and my privacy' after he said she would rank ... (more)

Darling discusses Ted Cruz visit, meets with protestors; Hinojosa to lead parade

Protestors stand in opposition to Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz's upcoming Fourth of July visit at McAllen City Hall during the June 26, 2017 City Commission meeting. Mayor Jim Darling meets with protestors before heading into executive session at the McAllen City Commission meeting on June 26, 2017.