A U.S. District Court Judge has ordered a preliminary injunction, blocking Texas from enforcing its new border security measure allowing state judges to order illegal aliens to return to their country of origin.
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US Reps. Request More Funds for First Responders in Border Communities
Two congressmen sent U.S. Rep. Kay Granger of Texas a letter requesting additional funds for strained local governments.
600,000 Known ‘Gotaways’ Reported at the Border This Year
The closing of fiscal year 2023 saw a total of 2,475,669 encounters with illegal aliens along the southwest border.
Sen. Ted Cruz Files Hamas Sanctions Act
The act would block taxpayer money from going into the Gaza Strip.
U.S. Rep. Kay Granger Will Not Seek Re-Election
Even in recent weeks, Granger had drawn the ire of conservatives after refusing to vote for Jim Jordan for Speaker of the House.
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Tony Gonzales Joins Democrats, Votes Against Defunding Military Drag Shows
U.S. Rep Tony Gonzales of Texas voted alongside House Democrats to reject an amendment to defund drag shows and “pride” events.
Democrat US Senator Criticizes China Buying American Farmland
A ban on hostile foreign nations buying Texas land died in the state House last Spring.
US Rep. Chip Roy Bashes Biden Administration for Open Border
Hundreds of “military-age” illegal alien males are currently headed for the border; the Biden administration is allowing them to enter.
Cruz: Bank Admitted to Pressuring Software Company to Stop Processing Payroll for Gun Sellers
Financial software Intuit has removed its prohibitions on payroll and payment processing for gun manufacturers and sellers after Cruz’s investigation.
American Federation for Children Launches Pro-School Choice Super PAC
The group will support candidates who “prioritize education freedom.”
New Data Shows Thousands More Foreign Nationals Paroled into US Than Reported
A Freedom of Information Act Request from the Center for Immigration Studies discovered that more than 200,000 foreign nationals have flown directly into the U.S.
25 Republican Governors Slam Biden for Failing to Secure the Border
The governors asked the Biden administration for more information about recent illegal crossings.
Will AG Ken Paxton Challenge John Cornyn for US Senate Seat?
Paxton hinted at a possible 2026 challenge in an interview with Tucker Carlson.
Commissioner Sounds the Alarm Over Weaponization of the FEC
In comments to Congress, Commissioner Trey Trainor warns that the federal speech regulator is abusing citizens’ rights.
U.S. District Judge Reaffirms Illegality of DACA Amnesty Program
The Biden administration said it will continue to defend the program from legal challenges.
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Expiring Title 42 Order Threatens Texans’ Safety
“The most effective wall was Title 42.”
John Cornyn Says Tim Scott Should Run for President
Cornyn is one of several Republican senators who spoke positively about a potential Tim Scott presidential run.
Texas GOP Congressional Delegation Unveils Border Security Framework
“It only makes sense for the Texas Delegation to lead the way in using every tool and authority to secure the border, defend our sovereignty, and protect our citizens—and all Americans—from this epic disaster.”
Will Republicans Cave on ‘Obamacare for the Press’?
Democrat U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (MN) is attempting to move the so-called “Journalism Competition Protection Act” during the lame-duck session.
US Rep. Chip Roy and US Sen. Marco Rubio Slam Pentagon for Woke Ideology
A new GOP report released Monday shows how Pentagon leaders and the Biden administration are weakening the military.
Jackson to Defund Teachers Unions
Teachers unions would lose access to federal funds in proposal by a Texas congressman.
Trump Announces ‘Comeback’
Reactions from Texas Republicans were mostly muted Tuesday night.
US Rep. Ronny Jackson: Texas Republicans Will Get Aggressive Over Border Invasion
With more than 2 million encounters and 342 million lethal doses of fentanyl seized at the border, Texas Republicans are preparing to get aggressive on federal border policy.
Texas Federal Judge Halts Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
“We are not ruled by an all-powerful executive with a pen and a phone.”
Don Huffines: Kari Lake Will Be a Special Governor
The former state senator has high hopes for the Arizona gubernatorial candidate.