Federal
Los Angeles Mayor Complains About Illegal Aliens Bused Into City
Abbott’s busing scheme has delivered more than 21,000 illegal aliens to “sanctuary” cities such as D.C., New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Denver.
US Rep. Chip Roy Accuses DHS of Funding Migrant Camps in Central America
The Texas congressman says the Biden administration’s funding of “inhumane policies” threatens national security and causes migrant deaths.
Firearms Influencer Brandon Herrera Challenges U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales
The gun rights advocate has repeatedly criticized Gonzales’ voting record.
Republican Lawmakers Support Gov. Abbott’s Border Buoy Barriers Against DOJ Lawsuit
The states are not required to be “passive victims” of Biden’s inaction at the border, says Jodey Arrington.
Federal Archive
Ending the Diversity Visa Lottery?
The Islamic terrorist responsible for the deadly truck attack in New York City this week had gained entry to the United States through the "Diversity Visa Lottery" program. Created by the late US Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-MA), the program distributes visas to 50,000 people...
Hensarling Retirement: Open Seat Effect
Yesterday, House Financial Services Committee chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-Dallas) announced that he will not seek a ninth term in Congress next year, the timing coinciding with his internal term limit as the major committee’s leader. Mr. Hensarling was first elected in...
Wayne Christian Slams Federal Subsidy, Urges Repeal
A conservative Texas lawmaker is asking the Texas Republican Congressional delegation to eliminate an Obama-era tax exemption and use the funding saved to lower rates. On Wednesday, Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian, one of three regulators charged with...
Hensarling Announces Retirement
With his term-limited tenure as chairman of the powerful Committee on Financial Services ending next year, Republican US Rep. Jeb Hensarling nonetheless surprised the political world by announcing he won't seek re-election in 2018. A protege of former US Sen. Phil...
Cornyn’s Hostage-Taking?
Besides being senators, socialist Bernie Sanders and Republican John Cornyn share something in common: both are working against the appointment of a conservative budget hawk to the Office of Management and Budget. Russ Vought is President Trump’s nominee to serve as...
Could Bannon Cost GOP Incumbents Their Seats?
Several articles are surfacing this week speculating that former presidential advisor Steve Bannon wanting to find and support challengers to Republican Senate incumbents could cost the GOP its majority. It appears individuals making such a claim have forgotten how to...
Willett Nominated To Federal Court
Long considered by judicial observers a likely pick for a high-profile federal bench, Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Willett was today nominated by President Trump for the federal judiciary. Willett is one of the most prominent jurists in the nation, both for his...
RPT Chairman James Dickey Calls on Congress to Cut Taxes
Though efforts to reform property taxes failed in Austin earlier this year, taxpayers are focusing their efforts on Washington, D.C. hoping to secure some tax relief this year. Across the nation, conservative activists and everyday Americans have been flooding the...