Gov. Greg Abbott has maintained that the new state law will uphold legal scrutiny in the courts.
Federal
Colin Allred: America Would Be Better Off Without Second Amendment
The Democrat congressman is challenging Ted Cruz for the U.S. Senate.
Biden to Send Troops to Border to Help Process Illegal Aliens
With Title 42 coming to an end, President Biden has approved sending 1,500 troops to help Border Patrol.
Chicago Mayor Complains About Illegal Aliens Bussed Into the City
Mayor Lori Lightfoot accused Gov. Greg Abbott of attempting to “cause chaos” in the city.
Aaron Reitz Named as Chief of Staff for Ted Cruz
Cruz’ current chief of staff, Steve Chartan, will continue to serve as an advisor to the Cruz political operation.
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Majority of Texas Republicans Support McCarthy Bid For U.S. Speaker
Only three Texas Republicans opposed the ‘uniparty’ for a more conservative speaker.
Supreme Court Keeps Title 42 Immigration Policy Alive for Now
The program was set to expire on December 21.
Sen. John Cornyn Votes for $1.7 Trillion Omnibus Bill
“Sometimes the lesser of two bad choices is all you have got.”
Texas Judge Orders End to ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy
The latest chapter in the “There and Back Again” legal saga.
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.
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Doctors With Coronavirus Treatment Face Orwellian Suppression
Several doctors across the country—who are apparently successfully treating the Chinese coronavirus—are experiencing an Orwellian-like oppression by the media and government regulators.
Commentary: The Wild Polling Spectrum
With the nation in a state of upheaval, we can expect to see further divergence until societal habits begin to normalize.
Crenshaw, Hurd, Other Texas Republicans Vote with Democrats to Remove Confederate Monuments
Congressman Dan Crenshaw said he was “glad” to vote to remove the statues from the nation’s capital.
Commentary: The GOP Senate Is Asleep at the Wheel
America’s foundational values are being torn down, canceled, and erased from our culture. Wake up, senators. You have just a handful of weeks to remind us why you’re relevant.
New Ad Claims Troy Nehls ‘Blamed and Shamed’ Sex Trafficking Victim
Kathaleen Wall and Troy Nehls are in a runoff election for Houston-area Congressional District 22.
New Data Suggests Coronavirus Lockdowns Didn’t Work
Daniel Horowitz of Conservative Review says a new Penn State study highlights the ineffectiveness of government-mandated shutdowns.
Trump Authorizes Feds to Arrest Monument Vandals
Thus far, Texas DPS has been deployed to protect monuments on the grounds of the Texas Capitol, but many citizens fear those in other parts of the state have not been afforded the same protection.
Cornyn Embraces Amnesty After Supreme Court Ruling
“We need to take action and pass legislation that will unequivocally allow these young men and women to stay in the only home, the only country, they’ve known.” – Sen. John Cornyn
GOP Hopeful Genevieve Collins: Pass Amnesty for Dreamers
“It’s been clear for quite some time that Congress must deal with the Dreamers.”
Commentary: Why Banking on Judges Is a Poor Strategy
There is no silver bullet that gets around the tough work of legislating.