Schools affiliated with The PhD Project are facing federal scrutiny over the organization’s race-based participation policies.
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REPORT: Immigrant Population Surpassed 51.4M in February
The Center for Immigration Studies explained that the immigrant population is increasingly comprised of illegal aliens.
Texas Congressman Introduces New Border Security Legislation
U.S. Rep. Roger Williams’ measure would require Border Patrol agents to screen and detain all illegal crossers to determine if they are on the Federal Terror Watchlist.
Texas Sues Biden Administration to Stop Ban on Liquified Natural Gas Exports
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham and fifteen other states also joined the lawsuit.
New Federal Contract Allows Transport of Illegal Alien Children into America
Unaccompanied minors could be given to U.S. sponsors without proper safety checks.
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U.S. Rep. Colin Allred Embraces ‘Anti-Semite Cleric’
Allred embraced Omar Suleiman, who has recently said the United States and Israel are committed to the genocide of Gaza.
Record-Breaking Levels of Illegal Alien Encounters Continue
September broke the monthly total encounters record, while the conclusion of the federal fiscal year broke the previous year’s record by nearly 100,000.
U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson: Bar Pro-Hamas U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib from Intelligence Briefings
Jackson said he is concerned that there are Congress members who support Hamas, are antisemitic, and attend classified briefings on the Israel-Hamas war.
Arkansas Cracks Down on Chinese-Owned Land While Texas Lags
Polling shows that 82 percent of Republican voters in Texas would support a ban on Chinese land purchases in the state.
Three Texas Republicans Vote Against Jim Jordan for Speaker
U.S. Reps. Jake Ellzey, Tony Gonzales, and Kay Granger cast votes for other candidates.
Lawsuit Claiming Biden Knew Taxpayer Dollars Were Funding Palestinian Terrorists Moves Forward
The lawsuit asserts the Biden administration sent nearly half a billion in taxpayer dollars to the Palestinian Authority.
Texas Governor Promotes Support for Israel
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has vowed “unwavering support” for Israel, and Texas DPS has urged Texans to report potential antisemitic activity.
Will Hurd Drops Presidential Bid, Endorses Nikki Haley
Donald Trump blasted Hurd as “a nasty and jealous guy, who truly doesn’t have what it takes.”
Biden Administration Waives Laws to Resume Border Wall Construction
Former President Trump says he is anticipating an apology.
US Rep. Colin Allred Said His Generation Will ‘Tear Down’ the Border Wall
Allred, now a candidate for U.S. Senate, has supported multiple left-wing policy views on immigration and border security in Congress.
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Commentary: O’Rourke Out
For the same financial reasons that O’Rourke left, it will be difficult for many of the lower-tier Democratic candidates to continue.
Beto Finally Gives Up
With his poll numbers and campaign cash both dwindling, Beto O’Rourke has shut down his presidential campaign.
Texas Joins Coalition of States Aiming to Curtail California Power Grab
“California and liberal elites shouldn’t get to make decisions for the rest of the country. We need to make sure they don’t.”
Austin-Area Rocket Scientist Hindman Enters Congressional Race
George Hindman is the latest entrant into the race to replace Rep. Bill Flores (R–Bryan).
Van Duyne Raises $350K for Congressional Campaign
Former Irving Mayor and Trump administration official Beth Van Duyne scores strong fundraising start in her bid to represent Texas’ 24th District.
Trump Campaign Says Texas Will Not Be Ignored in 2020
“This is not a state we’re going to take for granted,” a campaign spokesman told Texas Scorecard.
Trump Electrifies Dallas in First Texas Re-Election Rally
Trump met a sold-out crowd in American Airlines Center, the location for his first Texas campaign rally since announcing his re-election bid in June.
O’Rourke: Firearms “Will Be Taken”
On the debate stage, O’Rourke maintained he is coming for your guns, now conceding the lives of law-abiding Americans and law enforcement officers will be on the line in his scheme.
O’Rourke: Revoke Tax Exemptions of Churches Opposing Same-Sex Marriage
Beto O’Rourke says churches and religious organizations that don’t support same-sex marriage should face government punishment, including the loss of tax-exempt nonprofit status.
Fallon’s About-Face: Won’t Challenge Cornyn in Senate Primary
“A statewide U.S. Senate race right now is simply not something that fits with the chapter in life that we’re in.”