Trump Announces Potential Supreme Court Nominees, Includes Cruz, Hawley And Cotton

Trump Announces Potential Supreme Court Nominees, Includes Cruz, Hawley And Cotton

Mona Salama
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September 9, 2020
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, […]
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Crenshaw: ‘We Are A Country Of Heroes’

Crenshaw: ‘We Are A Country Of Heroes’

Mona Salama
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August 26, 2020
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 […]
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Trump Predicts Harris Is ‘Going To Be A Big Failure’ As Biden’s Running Mate

Trump Predicts Harris Is ‘Going To Be A Big Failure’ As Biden’s Running Mate

Mona Salama
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August 12, 2020
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 […]
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McCaul Campaign Releases New Ad Highlighting Mike Siegel Touting Communist Sympathies

McCaul Campaign Releases New Ad Highlighting Mike Siegel Touting Communist Sympathies

Mona Salama
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August 12, 2020
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 […]
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Republicans Reject Trump’s Suggestion to Delay November Election

Republicans Reject Trump’s Suggestion to Delay November Election

Mona Salama
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July 30, 2020
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, […]
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Trump Touts America’s Energy Independence In Texas

Trump Touts America’s Energy Independence In Texas

Mona Salama
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July 29, 2020
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 […]
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Trump To Restart Campaign Rally Next Week in Oklahoma

Trump To Restart Campaign Rally Next Week in Oklahoma

Mona Salama
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June 10, 2020
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 […]
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Green at George Floyd Funeral Calls For a ‘Department of Reconciliation’

Green at George Floyd Funeral Calls For a ‘Department of Reconciliation’

Mona Salama
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June 9, 2020
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 […]
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Cuellar Defeats Progressive Challenger in Texas House Primary

Cuellar Defeats Progressive Challenger in Texas House Primary

Mona Salama
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March 4, 2020
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 […]
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Biden Takes Texas — Sweeping Southern States on Super Tuesday

Biden Takes Texas — Sweeping Southern States on Super Tuesday

Mona Salama
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March 4, 2020
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, […]
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Pete Sessions Praises Trump for Illegal Immigration Response

Pete Sessions Praises Trump for Illegal Immigration Response

Daniel Molina
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February 25, 2020
“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!”
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Pete Sessions pushes back against Pelosi's

Pete Sessions pushes back against Pelosi's "radical left agenda"

Javier Manjarres
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January 28, 2020
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.
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Cornyn Slams Impeachment Efforts

Cornyn Slams Impeachment Efforts

Daniel Molina
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January 27, 2020
“They put impeachment before producing the evidence.”
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Crenshaw Responds to Recent Acts of Terrorism

Crenshaw Responds to Recent Acts of Terrorism

Daniel Molina
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December 31, 2019
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.
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Hispanic Caucus Blames Trump for Immigrant Rapes and Beatings

Hispanic Caucus Blames Trump for Immigrant Rapes and Beatings

Daniel Molina
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December 23, 2019
“Children are having to watch their mothers get raped & fathers beaten nearly to death.”
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MJ Hegar Challenge's Cornyn for his Seat

MJ Hegar Challenge's Cornyn for his Seat

Daniel Molina
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December 16, 2019
“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.”
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Kelly goes Hollywood, but will he reach Washington?

Kelly goes Hollywood, but will he reach Washington?

Daniel Molina
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November 3, 2019
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.
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Cornyn: Impeachment puts Bipartisan Legislation in Jeapordy

Cornyn: Impeachment puts Bipartisan Legislation in Jeapordy

Yendi Alvarez
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October 16, 2019
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 […]
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Ocasio-Cortez called

Ocasio-Cortez called "dishonest" over detention center "spin"

Javier Manjarres
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September 5, 2019
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.”
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Texas lends Florida, Gov DeSantis a helping hand

Texas lends Florida, Gov DeSantis a helping hand

Javier Manjarres
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August 31, 2019
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).
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Cruz demands DHS reimburse border security cost to Texans

Cruz demands DHS reimburse border security cost to Texans

Daniel Molina
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August 27, 2019
"Congress has failed to fully secure our southern border which has invited hundreds of thousands of illegal crossings per month.”
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Study shows legalized cannabis reduces opioid deaths

Study shows legalized cannabis reduces opioid deaths

Daniel Molina
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August 13, 2019
“Principal finding is that recreational marijuana access significantly decreases opioid mortality, with the most pronounced effects for synthetic opioids.”
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Trump team slams Biden for divisive Iowa remarks

Trump team slams Biden for divisive Iowa remarks

Daniel Molina
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August 7, 2019
“Biden… plans to lob more irresponsible accusations in Iowa that will only inflame divisions in this country.”
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Texas' Escobar blames Trump for border crisis

Texas' Escobar blames Trump for border crisis

Javier Manjarres
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July 28, 2019
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. […]
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Texas GDP on fire, tops Florida and most states

Texas GDP on fire, tops Florida and most states

Javier Manjarres
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July 26, 2019
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.
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Democrats protect immigrant gold star families

Democrats protect immigrant gold star families

Daniel Molina
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July 17, 2019
“Our fallen heroes selflessly gave their lives in defense of our nation’s freedom and values.”
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Allen West explores run for Texas GOP Chair

Allen West explores run for Texas GOP Chair

Javier Manjarres
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July 4, 2019
Allen West is running for office again, but it’s not for the congressional seat most Republicans hoped for.
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Rep. Schiff calls Trump an

Rep. Schiff calls Trump an "unethical president"

Daniel Molina
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July 2, 2019
“We have the power to elect better leadership."
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The Castro brothers tackle

The Castro brothers tackle "broken" police system

Daniel Molina
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June 17, 2019
"I’ve put forward a plan to mend the relationship between police departments and the communities they serve.”
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Rep. Castro: tariffs will

Rep. Castro: tariffs will "tank our economy"

Daniel Molina
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June 3, 2019
“Congress cannot allow this president to tank our economy."
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President Trump announces reelection rally

President Trump announces reelection rally

Daniel Molina
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May 31, 2019
“Act now, or lose our democracy forever."
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Texas outdoor advertising industry erected 8,000+ illegal billboards

Texas outdoor advertising industry erected 8,000+ illegal billboards

Javier Manjarres
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April 17, 2019
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...
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Homeland Security sends border funding to Texas

Homeland Security sends border funding to Texas

Javier Manjarres
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April 7, 2019
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.
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Like Obama, Cornyn says border issue not political, rather humanitarian crisis

Like Obama, Cornyn says border issue not political, rather humanitarian crisis

Daniel Molina
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April 3, 2019
"We need to view it as an urgent issue that requires our cooperation and, yes, our compromise.”
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Mama Castro asks donors to fund her son Julian's campaign

Mama Castro asks donors to fund her son Julian's campaign

Daniel Molina
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March 25, 2019
"My mother’s fervor for activism affected the first years of my life, as it touches it today.”
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Progressive Latino Victory Fund backs Joaquin Castro's senate run

Progressive Latino Victory Fund backs Joaquin Castro's senate run

Daniel Molina
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March 23, 2019
“Senator John Cornyn grows increasingly out of touch with Texas.”
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