Greg Abbott breaks with Donald Trump on border plan

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is encouraging Republicans to pass border legislation, seemingly breaking ranks with party leaders Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson. Abbott met with Johnson on Thursday at the governor's mansion in Austin and, according to Abbott's office, told the Louisiana Republican that the border crisis "is both unacceptable and avoidable." The governor urged the passage of federal legislation to deter illegal crossings between ports of entry. The governor's words draw a stark contrast with the political maneuvering that has surrounded border legislation and the Republicans' stance....