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Paxton Passed Over for US AG Slot After Gaetz Withdrawal
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former Florida AG Pam Bondi to the position.
Federal Government Blocked From Reinstating Obama-Era Overtime Pay Regulation
The Texas attorney general said another overreaching federal agency has been blocked from unconstitutionally rewriting laws.
Texas Rep.-Elect Brandon Gill Named Freshman Class President of Upcoming US Congress
Gill was one of four incoming Republican members of Congress to be selected for a freshman leadership position.
John Cornyn Loses Race for Senate Majority Leader to John Thune
Ted Cruz said he would vote for Rick Scott to lead the GOP-controlled Senate.
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U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar Indicted on Bribery, Money Laundering, Foreign Influence Charges
Democrat U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar has been indicted on bribery and money laundering charges. The Department of Justice’s announcement follows a January 2022 raid on his home and campaign office in Laredo. According to a statement from the Department of Justice: Henry...
Thousands of Illegal Aliens Flown into Texas Airports
A new report from the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security revealed documents showing that the Biden administration has flown thousands of illegal aliens into Texas airports. The committee report shows that the Department of Homeland Security has flown more than...
US Rep. Pfluger Preparing Measure to Strip Federal Education Funding From Convicted Rioters
A Republican congressman is preparing legislation that would withhold federal aid from students who have been convicted as a result of anti-Israel demonstrations. U.S. Rep. August Pfluger, who represents Texas’ 11th congressional district, is chairman of the House...
US Supreme Court Denies Porn Industry Efforts to Block Age Verification Laws
The Supreme Court of the United States has denied efforts from the pornography industry to block Texas’ age-verification legislation. In a one-sentence order issued today, SCOTUS stated that “The application for stay presented to Justice Alito and by him referred to...
ICE Apprehends Illegal Alien Who Assaulted Law Enforcement
Immigration and Customs Enforcement apprehended an illegal alien on Wednesday who was charged with assaulting New York City Police Department officers earlier this month. Brayan Freites-Macias, a 21-year-old Venezuelan national, was previously apprehended by...
US Sen. Ted Cruz Leads Democrat Challenger
A new poll of Texas voters shows Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz holding a single-digit lead over his Democrat challenger, Colin Allred. The poll from the Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation was conducted between April 5 through April 10 and shows Cruz leading Allred by...
Colin Allred Skips Vote on Border Security Legislation
Current Congressman and Senatorial hopeful Colin Allred is being criticized for missing a vote on border security legislation, shortly after voting on legislation to send money to Ukraine. Allred, who won the Democrat nomination last month to face U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz...
Gov. Abbott Slams DHS Secretary Mayorkas as Impeachment Heads to US Senate
Gov. Greg Abbott laid into U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas during an appearance this week on Fox 4. Abbott specifically took issue with Mayorkas’ recent comments criticizing Texas legislation that makes it a state crime to enter Texas...
Federal Authorities Recapture Terrorist Watchlist Suspect
An Afghan national on the terror watchlist is reportedly back in federal custody after he was released on bond by a judge in San Antonio. Mohammed Karwan initially crossed into the U.S. in 2023 but was not yet on the terror watchlist, U.S. Department of Homeland...