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Nikki Haley Enters Presidential Race With Low Support in Texas

Ending months of speculation, former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador Nikki Haley announced her campaign for president of the United States in 2024. Though her candidacy has been expected, she enters the race with an uphill battle for the...

Texas Attorney Banned By Russian Federation

Among 77 Americans permanently blacklisted from entering the Russian Federation is Texas attorney James E. "Trey" Trainor III, who serves on the Federal Elections Commission. Russia's foreign ministry announced this week they were permanently adding 33 governors and...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to Fundraise in Texas

Florida Governor—and potential 2024 Republican presidential candidate—Ron DeSantis will visit Texas next month to help Harris and Dallas counties' Republican parties raise money at their upcoming fundraising events. DeSantis will serve as the keynote speaker for the...

Texas Republicans Demand Biden Reimburse State for Border Crisis

The Texas Republican delegation in the U.S. House has written to President Joe Biden, demanding that he reimburse Texas for state efforts made to attempt to secure the border and requesting a meeting to discuss ways to end the crisis. The 25-member delegation led by...

Cornyn Preparing Immigration Compromise

During a trip to the southern border with other U.S. senators, John Cornyn discussed the need for federal immigration reform, indicating he is working on a proposal to create “an immigration system that is safe, orderly, humane and legal.” Cornyn led the group of...

Texas Congressman Seeks to Defund the World Health Organization

Republican U.S. Rep. Chip Roy of Kerrville introduced legislation to defund the World Health Organization, as many are concerned about China’s influence over the organization. H.R. 343, titled “No Taxpayer Funding for the World Health Organization,” would prohibit the...

Library Conference Promotes Drag Queen Story Hour

At their annual LibLearnX conference later this month, the American Library Association will host workshops promoting drag queen story hour and other LGBT programs. The ALA is a national organization claiming to provide “leadership for the development, promotion and...