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President Trump on Wednesday unveiled a new slate of 20 potential U.S. Supreme Court nominees, pledging to nominate one of those names listed if the opportunity arises to fill a third and possibly fourth vacancy if re-elected a second term. In the last-minute press conference Wednesday afternoon unveiling the names of his new judicial appointments, […]
Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) delivered a personal speech at the Republican National Convention Wednesday night, touching on his experience during his third tour as a Navy Seal in Afghanistan while praising America as a "country of heroes" he is seeing daily amid the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing civil unrest. "Here’s the truth about America: we […]
President Trump on Wednesday weighed in on the newly anointed vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) calling her "very weak on facts" and predicting she will be a “big failure” as Joe Biden’s running mate. “I read today, that she’s very short on facts. I think she’s going to be a big failure,” Trump […]
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) released a new campaign ad highlighting his Democratic opponent, Mike Siegel as a radical candidate reluctant to denounce the Chinese Communist Party amid the coronavirus pandemic while touting himself as a "red-diaper baby" and likened his parents’ to communist revolutionaries. “The Chinese Communist Party unleashed a pandemic on the world. But […]
Republicans close to the President are overwhelming rejecting President Trump’s suggestion to delay the November election due to concerns of mail-in voting will lead to widespread voter fraud, saying the election will proceed as planned. “He can suggest whatever he wants. The law is what it is. We’re going to have an election that’s legitimate, […]
President Trump on Wednesday visited Texas oil-rich city Wednesday, touting America’s energy independence before signing four permits granting approval to vital pipeline and railway infrastructure and extending the export authorization for liquefied natural gas. “The United States of America is now the number one energy superpower anywhere in the world,” Trump said during remarks at Double […]
President Trump announced Wednesday that he is restarting his campaign rallies since the coronavirus pandemic next Friday at a "beautiful new venue" in Oklahoma. Trump told reporters the Oklahoma rally would take place in Tulsa on June 19 in a "beautiful new venue,” and named three other states — North Carolina, Arizona and Florida as places […]
Rep. Al Green (D-TX) speaking at George Floyd's funeral on Tuesday called for the federal government to create a Department of Reconciliation, saying it’s time for the United States “to seek reconciliation for black people.” “The Congressional Black Caucus is making a difference, but I believe there’s one more thing that we ought to do to […]
Rep. Henry Cuellar narrowly defeated progressive challenger Jessica Cisneros in a closely watched Texas’s 28th district, a disappointing loss for the progressive movement. With 100 percent of the precincts reporting, Cuellar was leading Cisneros by 51.9 percent to 48.2 percent. Cuellar, who was first elected in 2004, is regarded as one of the more conservative […]
Former Vice President Joe Biden swept to victories across the Southern states on Super Tuesday, winning the second-largest prize — Texas after running neck-and-neck in the Lone Star state against his top rival Sen. Bernie Sanders. Shortly before 1 a.m., with 89% of the vote in, the Associated Press called Biden the winner in Texas, […]
“For America to gain an upper hand on Drug Cartels in America, our government must have a will to win on our own soil today!”
Former Congressman Pete Sessions (R), who lost his Dallas-area congressional seat to Rep. Collin Allred (D) in 2018, has moved back home to the Waco area and is running to replace retiring Republican U.S. Rep. Bill Flores in Texas’ 17th congressional district.
As the year comes to a close, lawmakers and citizens are preparing to usher in a new decade that will bring forth a promising start and a contentious election season that will dictate the path that America will take.
“Children are having to watch their mothers get raped & fathers beaten nearly to death.”
“He’s Mitch McConnell’s right-hand man and for far too long, he’s let party bosses and corporate lobbyists control his Senate seat at the expense of the people he claims to represent.”
Likewise, Mark Kelly (D), who is challenging Republican Senator Martha McSally for her seat, appears to be a similar candidate who’s not only gaining support from constituents, but he’s also gaining financial support from Californians.
Earlier today, in Washington, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX); who serves on the Senate Finance, Intelligence, and Judiciary Committees, spoke on the floor. The Republican Senator addressed the Democrats' handling of the current impeachment proceedings. ‘When it comes to impeachment, arguably one of the most serious responsibilities under our constitutional for Congress, House Democrats have simply […]
Controversial Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D) took a defensive swipe at Rep. Steve King (R) after the Iowa congressman called her past claim that detained illegal aliens were drinking out of toilets “FakeNews.”
According to the latest projected forecast paths, Hurricane Dorian may not hit Florida, but in the event that it does, help is already on the way from Texas Governor Greg Abbot (R), who has already deployed its Texas Task Force 1’s Type III at the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
"Congress has failed to fully secure our southern border which has invited hundreds of thousands of illegal crossings per month.”
“Principal finding is that recreational marijuana access significantly decreases opioid mortality, with the most pronounced effects for synthetic opioids.”
“Biden… plans to lob more irresponsible accusations in Iowa that will only inflame divisions in this country.”
Homestead, FL –Reps. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL) and Veronica Escobar (D-TX) held a press conference shortly after touring the Homestead immigrant detention facility this past weekend, describing the immigrant living conditions they saw, before casting blame on the Trump administration for the current humanitarian border crisis along the U.S. southern border with Mexico. This was Rep. […]
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the mining industry is booming, benefiting states like Texas and West Virginia, who have seen their First Quarter Growth Domestic Product (GDP) rise above the other 48 states.
“Our fallen heroes selflessly gave their lives in defense of our nation’s freedom and values.”
Allen West is running for office again, but it’s not for the congressional seat most Republicans hoped for.
“We have the power to elect better leadership."
"I’ve put forward a plan to mend the relationship between police departments and the communities they serve.”
“Congress cannot allow this president to tank our economy."
The Texas Department of Transportation recently disclosed that 8,000 billboards across the state violate the Department’s maximum height rule of 42.5 feet. In the 33 years since the rule was established, thousands of excessively tall billboards have been erected across Texas in knowing violation of the rule, as billboard owners are required in the permitting process to verify that they will...
In 2019, $23 million alone has been set aside by DHS for Texas, of which a 25% has already arrived in the Lone Star State.
"We need to view it as an urgent issue that requires our cooperation and, yes, our compromise.”
"My mother’s fervor for activism affected the first years of my life, as it touches it today.”
“Senator John Cornyn grows increasingly out of touch with Texas.”
