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Cruz Secures Promise from Trump AG Pick Pam Bondi to Investigate Missing Children
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz secured the commitment from the former Florida attorney general at her Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
Specialist: Former Russian Mercenary Will Likely Be Used for Intelligence Gathering
Timur Praliev was carrying a drone, cash, and multiple passports when he was apprehended by U.S. Border Patrol agents after crossing the Rio Grande.
BlackRock Joins Major Banks Leaving UN Climate Initiatives After AG Paxton Pressure
State Street is now the last of the country’s largest asset managers to remain in the Net-Zero Asset Managers initiative.
Girls Win: Biden’s Radical Title IX Rewrite Struck Down Nationwide
Female athlete-turned-activist Riley Gaines called the ruling a “huge win for girls and women everywhere!”
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Y’All Answered: Importance of the Trump Endorsement?
Last week, members of the Texas Legislature who voted for the school choice program and are seeking re-election began receiving letters announcing Donald Trump's endorsement of their 2026 campaign. Yesterday, we asked readers about how important the president's...
7.15.2025: Challenging the Commerce Clause.
Texas Case Challenges Federal Overreach… ICE Operations Nab 1,300+ Houston-Area Illegals… School Board President Gets 12 Years for Drug Trafficking… Lawmakers Start Filing Legislation for Special Session…
Chair of Texas Tech Regents Launches ‘Save College Sports’ Initiative
Cody Campbell, chairman of the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents, has launched an effort to “save college sports” at a time when Name, Image, and Likeness compensation has placed unparalleled pressure on university athletic departments. This pressure has...
Firefighters Union Votes ‘No-Confidence’ in Austin Fire Chief
An overwhelming number of Austin firefighters have voted “no-confidence” in Fire Chief Joel Baker. Baker had come under scrutiny for his handling of firefighter deployment to assist in water rescue operations during the devastating flooding in Kerr County. The...
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7/14/25 Bills Filed Ahead of Special Session
- Bills Begin To Be Filed as Lawmakers Prepare for Special Session - ICE Arrests 1,361 Criminal Aliens in Houston-Area Operations in June - South Texas School Board President Sentenced to 12 Years for Drug Trafficking
South Texas School Board President Gets 12 Years for Drug Trafficking
Former Progreso Independent School District Board President Francisco “Frank” Alanis was sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison for his role in a drug-trafficking operation that involved stashing cocaine at a local middle school. Two former Progreso mayors,...
ICE Arrests 1,361 Criminal Aliens in Houston-Area Operations in June
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the arrests of 1,361 criminal aliens in the Houston area during June 2025, primarily individuals with prior convictions for serious offenses. The arrests, conducted by ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations Houston...
Bills Begin To Be Filed as Lawmakers Prepare for Special Session
With the special legislative session just one week away, lawmakers in the Texas House have begun filing legislation in response to Gov. Greg Abbott’s 18-item agenda. As of Monday morning, more than 60 bills had been filed in the House. Many reflect key issues from...
Texas Lawsuit Challenges Federal Overreach
When Lubbock County Commissioner Jason Corley sought to transfer his home into a corporate entity, he didn’t expect to ignite a legal battle that could reshape federal regulatory power. Now, with the assistance of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Corley is...