Billions of dollars, historic case backlogs, and mounting frustration with the Biden-Harris administration’s failure to handle “root causes” are hallmarks of the border crisis.
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US Sen. Ted Cruz Slams FBI Deputy Director Over the Biden-Ukraine Bribery Scheme
Cruz called the deputy director “disgraceful” for refusing to answer his questions as to whether Biden received $5 million as a bribe payout from a Ukrainian businessman.
Biden Administration Appoints Its Third US Border Patrol Chief
Incoming Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens will take the reins, but advocates don’t expect any policy changes that would change the situation on the ground.
U.S. Rep. Lance Gooden Proposes DNA Testing Illegal Alien Children to Prevent Trafficking
The ‘End Child Trafficking Now Act’ would require DNA tests to be performed on any alien attempting to cross the border with a minor.
Nikki Haley to Fundraise in Texas
Despite low support for Nikki Haley’s presidential campaign, she plans to visit three Texas cities.
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Open Border Policies Promote Forced Child Labor
Reckless border policies of the Biden administration and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas continue to promote the exploitation of children.
Law Enforcement on Texas’ Open Border Problem
Two Texas sheriffs discuss the current biggest issues with the border under the Biden administration.
Venezuela Sends Criminals to Texas
“Maduro, the president over there, is sending these criminals—releasing them from prison—straight to the state of Texas.”
On the Border: The True Cost of Illegal Economic Migration
Is the risk greater than the potential reward?
Jocelyn: Trafficked and Afraid
The Biden administration’s disastrous policies are making it easy for cartels to make life miserable for children.
POLL: Voters Say Illegals Should Be Sent to ‘Sanctuary Cities’
Eighty-three percent of voters believe it is either “very important” or “somewhat important” to secure the southern border and end illegal immigration.
Texas GOP Voters Oppose Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
In a poll released Tuesday, GOP voters voiced their opinions on different state and federal issues.
Border Patrol Encounters Record-Breaking 2.1 Million Illegal Aliens
The crisis continues as August numbers bring the fiscal year’s total number of encounters on the southern border to 2,150,244.
Attorney General Paxton Files Brief to Relieve Texas Taxpayers From Costs of Illegal Aliens
In Texas alone, taxpayers are paying more than $850 million each year to support illegal aliens.
National Security Threats Crossing the Unsecured Southern Border
“The systems that protect us are broken, faltering, or non-existent to do any of this national security work properly. That is the problem.”
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Cornyn’s Hostage-Taking?
Texas’ senior senator is blocking President Trump’s conservative appointee to critical agency.
Could Bannon Cost GOP Incumbents Their Seats?
Trump strategist says Ted Cruz is only Senate Republican he won’t target in 2018.
Willett Nominated To Federal Court
Conservative jurist nominated to the influential 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.
RPT Chairman James Dickey Calls on Congress to Cut Taxes
Dickey’s vocal and consistent support for conservative priorities continues to be a breath of fresh air for party activists.
A Discussion with Sen. Ted Cruz
Sen. Ted Cruz, via Skype, joins Michael Quinn Sullivan for a discussion in the 1836 Studios.
Cornyn Defends Liberal Republicans… Again
Like Steve Bannon, voters are tired of GOP officials who legislate like Democrats.
Paxton Successfully Pressures Trump to End Obama Amnesty Program
The Trump administration’s decision to end DACA is a victory for Paxton and the rule of law.
Van Taylor Announces Run for Congress
Already supported by a number of state organizations, Taylor’s decision was quickly met with support from one of the nation’s most prominent conservative groups, the Club for Growth.
Action Breaking in Texas
Texas has sported very few competitive congressional races in recent year; 2018 promises to be different.
the Texas Re-Draw
We now know the changes will be confined to south Texas.