January 1, Border Busts, Political Fights Heat Up the States

Wyatt’s Take

• Texas cracks down on violent crime at the border
• Court battles brewing over school hires and sports rules
• FBI and politicians clash on law and order

Big law enforcement busts in Texas show officials cracking down on violent criminals and illegal crossings. Operation Lone Star recently caught a dangerous escapee from a TdA prison.

Meanwhile, a Pennsylvania school board prepares for a legal showdown after their former superintendent was arrested by ICE for past crimes while working in another state.

New York’s governor announced a $300 weekly boost to unemployment checks after paying off federal loans. But, courtrooms are heating up elsewhere: A state judge just upheld Nassau County’s ban on transgender women from competing in girls’ sports at county facilities.

Some lawmakers are pushing back hard on lawlessness. Texas Rep. Van Duyne wants to take on Antifa like the mafia, focusing on their funding. Senators Blackburn and Hagerty claim the FBI spied on them because they support Trump, accusing the Biden administration of targeting political opponents.

FBI made headlines too, arresting over 8,000 wanted criminals and gang members in a summer-long operation. On the economic front, U.S. oil production broke records in July, and trade talks continue between America and Canada, though no deal is final yet.

California’s attorney general and others promise to fight Trump’s new rule limiting foreign student visas. In Los Angeles, a former deputy mayor got probation and community service for a bomb threat.

Senator Cornyn faces four challengers for his Senate seat, including two Republicans—AG Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt—and two Democrats.

Governor Shapiro of Pennsylvania condemned hateful messages after surviving an attack on his home, urging an end to violence in politics.

America’s kitchen-table issues are in the spotlight—crime, jobs, and fairness in schools and sports. The fight is on to protect local communities, keep law and order, and defend the values Middle America cares about most.

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Tough times call for standing strong on safety, fairness, and hard work. Folks across the heartland know that sticking to core values is what keeps our neighborhoods safe and our families strong.

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