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America responded to an Iran-backed militia drone strike by approving strikes against Iranian targets in Iraq and Syria to show military might.
Biden surprised many by stating he would shut down the U.S.-Mexico border due to record-breaking migrant encounters, including individuals on the FBI terror watch list.
One strategy to reduce coverage is to release important information on a Friday afternoon, as seen with the delayed release of December's border patrol data.

The crisis regarding access to the Texas-Mexican border has escalated into a direct confrontation between Washington and Austin.
The federal government must operate within the limits set by the Constitution and for the benefit of American citizens, which seems to be disregarded in the current situation.
Texas has chosen to defy what it views as blatantly unconstitutional orders by the President and the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court allowed border control agents to remove razor wire Texas installed at the Mexico border due to obstruction issues.
The story only pertains to the specific technique of using razor wire at the border and not Texas' broader efforts to secure it.
The Biden administration argued that the razor wire hindered agents' duties, making it harder to enforce the law and control irregular migration.

CNN host fact-checks Republican congressman on Biden's border powers
Republicans falsely claim Biden has unilateral power to close the border
Host highlights legalities around asylum seekers crossing border without authorization

The post reflects on a Fourth of July celebration in Afghanistan in 2006
The author shares details about life at a remote outpost near the Pakistani border
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Tensions have increased between Texas and the federal government over border control.
Texas has the support of 10 other states in resisting federal control of the border.
The situation is politically sensitive for President Biden and could have significant consequences.