Abbott meeting with Trump at White House to discuss border issues
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott and President Donald Trump will meet at the White House to discuss border issues on Wednesday.
- Abbott has requested over $11 billion from the federal government to reimburse Texas for border security efforts.
- Governor Abbott expressed that he is 'looking forward' to the meeting and discussed immigration strategies with Tom Homan.
- U.S. Representative Troy Nehls stated that $11 billion is a 'big number' and questioned whether other states would agree to reimburse Texas.
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Is there a solution to fixing border issues? West Texas sheriff weighs in
TERRELL COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Hearing and seeing how law enforcement operates near the southern border was an eye-opening experience, especially understanding the journey that illegal migrants take once they cross over into the United States. However, stopping illegal migration is the main goal. Is there a solution to combat this decade's long issue? In short Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland says most definitely as he's seen Presi…
Abbott Seeks $11 Billion Reimbursement from Trump For Border Security Costs - Reform Austin
As first reported by The Dallas Morning News, Texas Governor Greg Abbott met with President Donald Trump on Wednesday, seeking $11 billion in reimbursement for the state’s border security efforts under Operation Lone Star. Abbott argued that Texas has shouldered a significant financial burden in securing the border and enforcing immigration laws. A Wall Street Journal report suggests that areas targeted by Operation Lone Star have experienced an…
Gov. Greg Abbott Offers Trump Land, Military Bases and Jail Cells to Support Deportation
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, seeking about $11 billion to defray state spending on border security, didn’t come empty handed to Wednesday’s Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump.
Capito praises efforts by Trump to secure the border
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., is praising efforts by President Donald Trump to secure the southern border. In a statement Wednesday, Capito said Trump’s policies and the ability of the Republican-controlled House and Senate to back him up has…
Key Takeaways From Gov. Abbott's White House Visit
Bloomberg's Julie Fine shares her thoughts on why President Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott met at the White House. She discusses the Governor attending the President's bill signing banning transgender from women's sports, and Gov. Abbott vowing to give the President 2,400 beds and 4,00 jail cells for the US Military. Julie speaks with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on Bloomberg's "Balance of Power." (Source: Bloomberg)
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