Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.

Greg Abbott has requested $11.1 billion from the federal government to reimburse his state for its border security operations.

Migrants seeking asylum were crushed after Trump's inauguration. For his border supporters, it was a time to celebrate.

Energy companies starting resiliency initiatives are all the rage in Texas, apparently. Six months after CenterPoint Energy launched its project to improve its work in the greater Houston area, Entergy's plan to strengthen its portion of Texas' grid network is about to get off the ground.

As energy demand surges, largely due to crypto mining facilities, data centers and industrial electrification, Texas officials are looking at how to increase supply and shore up the grid.

Although Democrats will be prohibited from chairing the main legislative committees, the chamber voted to expand the powers they can have as vice chairs.

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As president, Trump will likely have the final say in whether or not to grant Abbott’s request for a full reimbursement for Operation Lone Star.

Police are searching for a prisoner who escaped custody while undergoing testing at a hospital in Bellville, Texas, on Thursday. The inmate, Salvador Saucedo, has red hair and tattoos and isn't handcuffed. He was wearing an orange shirt and blue pants when he escaped, according to the Bellville Police Department.

The Lions currently hold the 28th pick in the NFL Draft. While the premier talent may be off the board by the time they pick, there are plenty of options that could suit Detroit's needs.

President Trump declared an emergency at the southern border, and as a result, there have already been many changes to policy. At the Texas Capitol, a fight is brewing between Democrats and most Republicans after lawmakers proposed spending $1 billion on a school choice program that would give taxpayer money to students so they can attend public school.