'You Want to Know What Insults Jesus?': James Talarico Claps Back at Trump An exchange between President Donald Trump and Senate candidate James Talarico (D-TX) escalated this week... READ MORE. Send us tips!: [email protected] Rep. Greg Casar: "No one would sit down at a craps table where one player gets to pick how the dice […]
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An exchange between President Donald Trump and Senate candidate James Talarico (D-TX) escalated this week after Trump called Talarico an "insult to Jesus" during a Fox News radio appearance, triggering a sharp and widely shared response from the state lawmaker. President Trump made the remarks while calling in to host Brian Kilmeade's radio show, where […]
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U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) took to the Senate floor to sharply criticize Democrats opposing the SAVE America Act, a major election security bill that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and photo identification to cast a ballot in federal elections. During the debate, Sen. Cornyn framed the legislation as a "commonsense" […]
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U.S. Representative August Pfluger (R) is leading new bipartisan legislation aimed at confronting the growing threat of nitazenes, a powerful class of synthetic opioids that lawmakers warn could become the next major wave of the drug crisis in the United States. Alongside Reps. Michael Baumgartner (R-WA) and Eugene Vindman (D-VA), Rep. Pfluger introduced the House […]
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]]>Greg Abbott Plans to Remove Cesar Chavez Holiday Following Sexual Abuse Allegations Governor Greg Abbott (R-AZ) announced he would direct all state agencies to stop observing Cesar Chavez Day... READ MORE. Send us tips!: [email protected] Rep. Chip Roy: "Instead of standing with law enforcement and victims, Soros-backed DAs in Texas are spending more time attacking […]
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U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D) delivered a sharp critique of Donald Trump (R) during a House hearing focused on U.S. actions against Venezuelan drug traffickers, using her time to deliver a forceful and pointed line of attack toward the President. Instead of focusing solely on foreign policy, Rep. Crockett zeroed in on Trump, invoking the […]
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Hanwha Energy USA Holdings Corporation announced it has agreed to acquire a natural gas-fired power generation facility in Texas, marking another step in the company's growing presence in the state's energy market. The proposed transaction, reached in mid-February, includes a 324-megawatt simple cycle facility located in the ERCOT West Zone. The deal is expected to […]
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U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett (D) confirmed that a man killed in a recent standoff with Dallas police was a member of her security team who had been operating under a false identity, raising concerns about security vetting procedures for members of Congress. In a statement, Crockett said her office waited for confirmation from law enforcement […]
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Texas State Representative Brian Harrison (R) is calling on House leadership to remove fellow lawmaker James Talarico (D) from key committee positions following the resurfacing of past comments that have drawn national attention. In a letter addressed to Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows, Rep. Harrison urged immediate action to strip Rep. Talarico of his vice […]
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Governor Greg Abbott (R-AZ) announced he would direct all state agencies to stop observing Cesar Chavez Day following a New York Times investigation publishing allegations of sexual abuse against the late labor leader, including accusations involving minors. "The state of Texas will not observe the Cesar Chavez Day holiday," Gov. Abbott said in a statement, […]
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