President Biden issued permits to several Texas cities on Monday allowing them to “expand and continue to maintain” their border crossings. Biden’s order impacts the Texas cities of Laredo, Eagle Pass and Brownsville. The border crossings include the bridges that span the Rio Grande, allowing vehicular and pedestrian traffic to cross to and from the U.S. and Mexico. The permits are a preview of Biden’s plans for the...

Republicans are capitalizing on the polarizing conviction of former President Trump in his criminal trial. As they aim to win back the Senate majority in November’s elections, the GOP is going on offense in reliably red state Montana, where Democratic Sen. Jon Tester is fighting for his political life. Tim Sheehy, the overwhelming frontrunner for the Republican nomination in Tuesday’s primary in Montana, is launching an ad this...