The Border Patrol shut down a highway checkpoint in the El Paso sector as the number of illegal crossings in the area skyrockets. Photos sent to Straight Arrow News by a source in El Paso show a checkpoint in New Mexico blocked off and unstaffed. The Border Patrol El Paso sector denied the shutdown was…

For the last couple of centuries, New York City has been at war with rats. After numerous attempts to eradicate the vermin, New York City’s newest battle plan includes hiring its first “Rat Czar.” As part of his Rat Action Plan, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is creating a position within city government officially…

The FBI is now sounding the alarm on the Chinese government setting up its own secret police stations in the United States. A September report from a European human rights group documented dozens of secret Chinese police stations that have been set up in major cities around the world, including New York. It alleges these…

An investigation is underway into a missile blast in Poland; Donald Trump announced he is running for president in 2024; and a judge ordered the end of Title 42. These stories highlight the Daily Rundown for Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022. Poland missile blast – NATO leaders met Wednesday to discuss why and how a missile that…

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced last week the tent complex that opened last month as a migrant center will close this week. The city cited a slowing down of migrants arriving in the city from southern border states as a reason for closing the migrant center. Any remaining migrants will be offered space…

About 600 migrants have been released to the streets of El Paso, Texas by border enforcement agents since Friday. They said federal holding facilities and nonprofit shelters are full. According to the U.S. Border Patrol, the city was asked to reopen its welcome center, but it refused. An El Paso city official said the city won’t…

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, R, has secured a third term. His victory over former Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D, solidifies his dominance over Texas politics in a state many Democrats hoped to turn blue or at least purple.  Immigration and abortion rights were front and center during this race. Abbott had come under sharp criticism from…

While there are 435 House races, 35 Senate races and 36 governors’ races on Election Day 2022, some of the races are worth watching more closely than others. New Hampshire, New York, Georgia and Florida have particular significance on both the state and national playing fields. Straight Arrow News contributor Newt Gingrich is predicting a big night…

After news of nine mass shootings over the Halloween weekend and the brutal attack on Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, a new Gallup poll says crime is gaining ground as one of the key issues important to Americans at the polls. The economy still ranks as the number one issue for voters, with 85% saying it’s very…

According to data released Wednesday by the nonprofit Advocates for Children of New York, homelessness among New York City public school students during the 2021-2022 school year increased from 101,000 to 104,000 compared to the 2020-2021 school year. This 3.3% increase happened despite total enrollment in the district falling by 3.2% in that time. Where…