The crisis at the southern border is escalating as Texas Governor Greg Abbott continues border deterrence despite a recent Supreme Court loss. Over two dozen GOP governors support Abbott and accuse President Biden of abandoning the border. Meanwhile, pressure mounts for Biden to assert control of the border, with calls for him to use his authority to take over the Texas National Guard. At the border itself, the atmosphere has changed, with the National Guard sealing entrances and reinforcing barriers. Despite media and court showdowns, there seems to be little tension between the National Guardsmen and Border Patrol agents, and it is unclear what will happen once the Biden administration's deadline for National Guard access to Shelby Park arrives.