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Keith Self Sets CFPB Funding to $0
The legislation aligns with the Byrd Rule in the Senate, making it eligible for inclusion in a budget reconciliation package.
Sen. Cruz Introduces Legislation to End Taxes on Tips
President Donald Trump says he will work with Congress to get the measure to his desk.
DOJ Drops Criminal Case Against Texas Children’s Hospital Whistleblower
Assistant U.S. Attorney John P. Pearson filed the motion on Friday asking the court to dismiss the indictment against Dr. Eithan Haim.
Gov. Abbott Demands Federal Reimbursement for Texas Border Security Costs
The request follows Abbott’s meeting with U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson last week in Washington, D.C.
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Gov. Abbott Signs Measure Requiring Insurance To Cover Detransition Care
Gov. Greg Abbott signed a measure requiring health insurance companies that provide coverage for gender mutilating surgeries to also cover the costs incurred by complications and reversals. Senate Bill 1257, authored by State Sen. Bryan Hughes (R–Mineola), expands the...
Salcedo Storm Podcast Special: WW III Has Been Canceled
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Retired, Lt. Colonel Tony Shaffer is a Newsmax Contributor. And he’s the President of Project Sentinel. and Brigadier General Blaine Holt is a Newsmax contributor, Air Force veteran, C-17 commander, tech entrepreneur, and Co-founder of...
The Democrats Seem To Say, “Laws Don’t Apply To Us”
Joe DiGenova is a former United States attorney for Washington, D.C., and Victoria Toensing is the former chief counsel for the Senate Intelligence Committee.
6.24.2025: Marijuana fight erupts.
Veto of THC Ban Sparks Fierce Response From Patrick… How Texas' Law Enforcement Officials Are Shielding Illegal Aliens… Abbott (Again) Vetoes Proposal Letting Teachers on Appraisal Boards… Parents Praise Passage of Protections From Sexual Predators in...
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6/23/25 Greg Abbott Calls Lawmakers Back to Work
- Gov. Greg Abbott Announces July 21 Special Session - Late-Night Veto: Abbott Rejects THC Ban Bill - Abbott Vetoes Proposal To Allow Teachers on Appraisal Boards
Patrick Accuses Abbott of Trying To Legalize Recreational Marijuana in Texas
In a blistering press conference following Gov. Greg Abbott’s veto of Senate Bill 3, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick accused the governor of effectively seeking to legalize recreational marijuana in Texas. “One can only come to this conclusion,” said Patrick. “It's surprising...
Parents Praise Passage of Protections From Sexual Predators in Schools
Parent advocates are praising a series of reforms designed to protect Texas children from sexualization and sexual predators in public schools, making education officials live up to their frequent claim that “student safety is our top priority.” An army of grassroots...
Joan Huffman Launches Campaign for Texas Attorney General
State Sen. Joan Huffman is officially running for Texas attorney general, joining what’s shaping up to be a crowded Republican primary for the open seat. The longtime senator—first elected in 2008 and currently serving as chair of the budget-writing Senate Finance...
Soldiers Smuggling Illegal Aliens
A former U.S. soldier has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for smuggling illegal aliens.