Texas refuses to comply with Biden administration's cease-and-desist letter on border access  —  The Department of Homeland Security had directed the state to stop blocking the U.S. Border Patrol's access to roughly 2½ miles of the U.S.-Mexico border.

The GOP Is Already Clashing Over Trump's VP Pick  —  While Trump tries to sew up the nomination, his camp is already feuding about his future running mate — and hoping it isn't Nikki Haley.  —  As the vice-presidential field continues to develop, many consider what a Nikki Haley vice presidency could mean for the GOP.

Biden, Harris to mark Roe anniversary with abortion-focused rally in Virginia  —  The Biden campaign is planning an aggressive effort to highlight the stakes of the 2024 election for abortion access around what would have been the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

Senate Republicans warn House they won't get a better immigration deal under Trump  —  “To those who think that if President Trump wins, which I hope he does, that we can get a better deal — you won't,” Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., told reporters on Wednesday.

The Supreme Court Is About to Seize Way More Power From Democratic Presidents  —  This is part of Opening Arguments, Slate's coverage of the start of the latest Supreme Court term.  We're working to change the way the media covers the Supreme Court.  Support our work when you join Slate Plus.

The Donald Trump Doom Loop  —  Sitting in a courtroom, feet away from the woman he sexually assaulted, the ex-President keeps trying to outrun the consequences of his own bad acts.  —  At Donald Trump's first criminal arraignment, in April, the security measures were out of a Hollywood action movie.

Missouri Could Become the Latest State to Put Abortion on the Ballot in 2024  —  Abortion rights activists have scored a series of wins since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and voters in more states could weigh in on the issue this year  —  Missouri could become the latest state …

White House: GOP's Mayorkas impeachment push is unconstitutional  —  The White House argued on Thursday that the House GOP's push to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is unconstitutional, urging them to drop it and work with President Biden on immigration reform.

State Board of Education Passes Rule to Permanently Prohibit DEI in the Florida College System  —  ~ State Board also replaced “Principles of Sociology” with an American History course as an option on the list of social studies general education core courses ~

This GOP Rep.'s Anti-Abortion Stances Keep Vanishing From Her Website  —  Rep. Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) initially ran for Congress with an unabashed anti-abortion stance.  Ever since then, abortion has quietly been disappearing from her campaign website.

John Fetterman Endorses Andy Kim in High-Stakes New Jersey Senate Primary  —  The Pennsylvania senator, the first among his colleagues to weigh in on the primary battle to oust the indicted Senator Robert Menendez, said he had concerns about Tammy Murphy's G.O.P. history.

A Democratic mainstay is set to run against Eric Adams  —  Scott Stringer, who also ran in 2021, is launching a committee and exploring a bid for mayor.  —  NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams has his first viable reelection challenger — and he'll face a familiar foe.

Ecuadorian prosecutor probing TV studio attack is killed  —  The Ecuadorian prosecutor who was investigating an attack at a television station in Guayaquil, the country's largest and one of its most dangerous cities, was shot to death Wednesday.  Prosecutor César Suárez …

Trump warns campaigns: Do not hire ex-DeSantis operative Jeff Roe  —  The admonition is another example of the former president's penchant for punishing people perceived as disloyal.  —  Former President Donald Trump and people in his inner circle have told down-ballot Republican candidates …

Loose bolts open door to racism  —  On January 9th, a Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft operated by Alaska Airlines was forced to make an emergency landing after a door panel flew off mid-air.  No deaths were reported, but multiple passengers required medical attention, officials said.

Florida “Proud Boy” Sentenced to Prison for Assaulting Law Enforcement and Other Charges During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach  —  For Immediate Release  —  U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Columbia  —  Defendant Assaulted Multiple Police Officers  —  WASHINGTON - A Florida man and member …