The proposal would ban U.S. land purchases by hostile foreign countries that prevent Americans from purchasing their land.
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UPDATE: Texas Border Security Law Put on Hold Again
After the Supreme Court denied the Biden administration’s request to halt enforcement of the law, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals moved to place it on hold.
Federal Judge Orders Biden Administration to Continue Building Border Wall
The attorney general celebrated the order by stating that “Texas has prevailed.”
Ex-Border Patrol Officer Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Illegal Aliens, Drug Crimes
Emanuel Isac Celedon admitted to the crimes, which took place at Laredo’s Juarez-Lincoln Port of Entry.
US Lawmakers Urge Biden Administration to End Secret Illegal Alien Flights
The letter comes after the Center for Immigration Studies revealed that the Biden administration has flown more than 320,000 illegal aliens into various U.S. airports.
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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.
American Sheriff Alliance Calls for Action at the Border
Sheriffs highlighted the strain on local resources and the increase in criminal cartel activity.
Texas GOP Congress Members Call Attention to Illegal Alien Settlement
In a letter to Gov. Abbott and Attorney General Paxton, Texas’ Republican delegation to Congress have raised concerns about Colony Ridge.
Report: Biden Administration Funds Texas Drug Recovery Group Distributing Crack Pipes
The organization received $800,000 in federal grant money last year.
Texas Democrats Vote Against Federal Aid for Border Crisis
Among those voting no was U.S. Rep. Colin Allred (D–Dallas), who is currently running to be the Democrat Senate candidate against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R–TX).
New York and Texas Clash Over Border Crisis
The states’ governors traded barbs over the influx of illegal aliens in New York.
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50,000 Attend Houston Event with Trump, Indian Prime Minister Modi
Historic “Howdy, Modi!” event in Texas is the largest-ever address by a foreign leader in America.
Chris Putnam Raises Over $500k in Granger Challenge
“Being able to build such a substantial war chest this early shows that we will be able to bring the fight to Kay Granger in March.”
Pete Sessions Moves to Fill Central Texas Congressional Seat
Republicans won CD-17, currently held by Rep. Bill Flores, by 15 points in 2018.
Commentary: Impeachment Politics
While it might sound good in Washington, impeachment proceedings might not be welcome at home for some congressmen.
Gooden Introduces Resolution to Remove Democrat Chairing Judiciary Committee
“Chairman Nadler has said publicly he is ‘impeaching the president – right now,’ and has clearly initiated the impeachment process, in direct violation of the law.”
Chris Putnam Announces Congressional Campaign Against Kay Granger
The former Colleyville City Councilman is set to challenge the 23-year incumbent from her right in the 2020 Republican Primary.
More Candidates File for Texas’ 11th Congressional District
With the retirement of Congressman Mike Conaway, candidates continue to pour into the race for the open congressional seat.
Cruz Splits from Patrick on Gun-Control Proposal: “A Serious Mistake”
“I hope we don’t do that. I think that would be a serious mistake.”
Cruz Issues Statement Praising Bolton
Warns against dialing back “maximum pressure” campaign on Iran.
Bill Flores Becomes Latest Republican Congressman to Announce Retirement
Flores was first elected in the 2010 midterm election “tea party wave.”