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Texas House Speaker says he’s not going anywhere, despite mounting pressure from Republica
Less than a week before the Texas Legislature returns for a special session, far right conservatives…
U.S. House speaker hopefuls seek Texas GOP’s blessing
Texas has by far the largest Republican delegation in the House, and gaining their support would…
‘Fox & Friends’ co-host Lawrence Jones returning to North Texas for special segment
Jones will be at Norma’s Cafe in Dallas to speak with diners Thursday about elections, inflation,…
Colony Ridge developer defends Houston-area community as state leader…
GOP leaders claim the development markets to undocumented people and is plagued by crime. One of…
U.S. House speaker hopefuls seek Texas GOP’s blessing
Texas has by far the largest Republican delegation in the House, and gaining their support would…
Trump activist challenging Collin County lawmaker over AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment
The contest is an initial salvo in what’s expected to be numerous challenges of anti-Paxton, House…
Dade Phelan says he’s not going anywhere, despite mounting pressure from far right Republicans for him to resign
Less than a week before the Texas Legislature returns to Austin for a special session, far…
Texas House Speaker says he’s not going anywhere, despite mounting pressure from Republica
Less than a week before the Texas Legislature returns for a special session, far right conservatives…
First Abbott Held Bills Hostage. Now He’s Threatening Lawmakers.
Ahead of a special legislative session, the governor has implied there will be political consequences for…
Speaker Kevin McCarthy is on the ropes. Here are some possible successors
The list of possibilities include members of his leadership team and some top conservative allies.
Illegal immigration
EDITOR: I am old enough to remember Walter Cronkite, the Huntley/Brinkley report, and I was in…
Transcript: The Seven Mountains
The full episode transcript of Grapevine, Episode 2: The Seven Mountains
“Grapevine” podcast highlights suburban culture wars
These suburbs have a decades-long history of contentious public arguments over cultural issues.
Pressure mounts on House Speaker Dade Phelan to resign as third special session looms
Lawmakers are expected to tackle education issues in a special session starting Oct. 9.
Matt Gaetz: I Had Donald Trump’s Blessing to Oust Kevin McCarthy From Speakership
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Who is Matt Gaetz, the Republican who toppled a speaker?
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., succeeded Tuesday where no Republican has before: He nearly single handedly ousted…
Kari Lake Files to Run for Kyrsten Sinema’s Senate Seat in Arizona
Ms. Sinema left the Democratic Party last year to become an independent, but has not confirmed…
Texas House releases new evidence not admissible during Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Nearly three weeks after Attorney General Ken Paxton’s acquittal in the Senate, the…
A lawsuit launched by payday lenders in Texas could topple the nation’s ‘premier’ consumer watchdog
The Supreme Court will decide the constitutionality of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau’s funding structure. Many…
Texas Republicans stuck with Kevin McCarthy, but it wasn’t enough to save him
WASHINGTON — Texas Republicans joined together to support U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s leadership on Tuesday…
Texas Republicans close ranks behind McCarthy as Gaetz moves to oust the speaker
Texas Republicans rallied behind embattled Speaker Kevin McCarthy, voting Wednesday to block a move by a…
Kevin McCarthy could lose the speakership this afternoon
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) appears to have the votes he needs to oust the Bakersfield Republican…
Texas Republicans stuck with Kevin McCarthy, but it wasn’t enough to …
In January, some Republican Texans led the charge to challenge McCarthy’s leadership bid. But this time,…
Texas Republicans close ranks behind McCarthy as Gaetz moves to oust the speaker
Gaetz’s motion to vacate gets traction.
Conservative Groups Seek Wins Again in New Supreme Court Session
The Alliance Defending Freedom and Pacific Legal Foundation, two right-leaning groups that won major Supreme Court…
Who is Henry Cuellar, the Texas congressman carjacked in DC?
Ten-term Texas congressman Henry Cuellar, a centrist Democrat, works across the aisle more than almost anyone…
A lawsuit launched by payday lenders in Texas could topple the nation’s ‘premier’ consumer watchdog
The Supreme Court will decide the constitutionality of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau’s funding structure. Many…
What are the most ‘conservative’ colleges and universities in America?
If you want to attend one of the most “conservative” colleges or universities in the United…
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar carjacked at gunpoint near his Washington home
Cuellar was unharmed in the incident, and law enforcement eventually retrieved the car.
The Supreme Court’s Conservatives Can’t Stop Falling for Phony Plaintiffs
Right-wing groups are constructing straw man plaintiffs to stand in for conservative interests, and the GOP-appointed…
On Gaetz gambit to fire McCarthy, not all Texas Republicans rally behind embattled speaker
McCarthy’s compromises with Democrats have upset some hardliners.
As conservative views collide with science, doctors find themselves navigating political landmines
Physicians are increasingly at the center of a widening cleave between conservative America and science writ…
Conservative judge rejects pharma argument against Medicare negotiations
A judge denied a request for the Medicare negotiation program to be paused.
Border security debate looming in Texas legislature
Texas lawmakers will return to the capitol on Oct. 9 for the third special session amid…
Longtime Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar carjacked in Washington, D.C.
Incident reportedly occurred in Washington, D.C.’s Navy Yard neighborhood.
Kavanaugh taps the brakes on Supreme Court’s sharp move to the right
Kavanaugh has shown he is not always a predictable vote, especially for the most conservative positions.…
Rep. Matt Gaetz triggers vote to oust Kevin McCarthy from speaker’s office
Gaetz, a Florida Republican, is a conservative bomb thrower and top Trump ally on Capitol Hill.…
Border security debate looming in Texas legislature
Texas lawmakers will return to the capitol on Oct. 9 for the third special session amid…
John Kelly Resurrects Lie About Donald Trump Calling Veterans ‘Suckers’ and ‘Losers’
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Texas county official: Major drug problems come from southern border
(The Center Square) – Like many communities across the country, Lavaca County in Texas is seeing…
Thousands of asylum-seekers are again crossing into Brownsville, Texas
Carrying toddlers on their shoulders, and plastic bags in their arms, thousands of asylum-seeking migrants are…
How the growing Latino vote could factor in to 2024 election
With just about a year out from the 2024 election, campaigns and candidates in several key…
School culture wars push students to form banned book clubs, anti-censorship groups
Students start banned book clubs, anti-censorship groups amid book banning efforts
Texas AG Ken Paxton faces other legal troubles after being acquitted in impeachment
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was recently acquitted by the state Senate on 16 articles of…
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson keeps saying he got 98.7% reelection votes. It’s not true
Election totals from Dallas, Collin and Denton counties show Johnson got 93% of votes in May…
Justice Kavanaugh taps the brakes on Supreme Court’s sharp move to the right
The Supreme Court’s real battles these days are among the conservatives, and Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh…
Eyes on 2024: Search for Trump alternative focuses on DeSantis and Haley
The news comes as the anti-Trump effort within the GOP has floundered.
‘Two Trains Charging at Each Other’: A Texas Bishop Takes On the Pope
Bishop Joseph Strickland, a hero to the emboldened traditionalist wing of American Catholicism, is in open…
Former Democrat offers advice for Texas mayor under fire for ditching Dem Party to join GOP
Republican New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew, a former Democrat, shared his advice for Dallas Mayor…
Shutdown averted. What now?
Lawmakers will try to reach a compromise on spending before Thanksgiving. They will also decide House…
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan faces mounting pressure following Ken Paxton impeachment
The upcoming special session — which starts Oct. 9 — on school choice and border issues…
Can John Sharp protect his maroon empire?
The savvy ex-lawmaker has expanded the Texas A&M University System and mollified state leaders. Some faculty,…
Curtain Comes up on New Term for Conservative US Supreme Court
By John Kruzel WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court is set to open its new…
LA receives 20th bus of migrants courtesy of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
Los Angeles on Saturday received its 20th busload of migrants courtesy of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott,…
Fact check: Is the U.S. ‘more energy independent today’ under President Joe Biden?
California Gov. Gavin Newsom made the claim while talking with Fox News host Sean Hannity…
Supreme Court to consider abortion pills, guns, social media in its new term
In one form or another, all those questions are back on the table this term —…
Gaetz threatens historic vote to try and remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy: What happens next
Matt Gaetz says he plans to force a vote on whether to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy,…
L.A. receives 20th bus of migrants courtesy of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
The city said this was the 20th such bus to arrive in L.A., including one Monday…
Texas school choice drew millions in statewide campaign spending. What groups gave money?
School choice is set to be a huge issue in the upcoming special session. The issue…
Major Tests Await Conservative US Supreme Court in New Term
By John Kruzel WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Monday marks the first day of the U.S. Supreme Court’s…
Government shutdown live updates: Congress faces funding deadline
The U.S. govenment faces a shutdown if Congress is unable to pass a short-term funding bill.…
House votes to avert government shutdown over opposition of most Texas Republicans
Conservatives were disappointed, having pushed for sharp spending cuts and border security measures.
Nacogdoches woman to challenge Clardy in GOP primary for House District 11 seat
Republican Joanne Shofner of Nacogdoches has announced she will run in next year’s GOP primary against…
Special session at Texas Capitol on school vouchers to start Oct. 9
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott reportedly told the leaders of the Texas House and Senate that lawmakers…
Texas law targeting ‘sexually explicit’ books set to take effect soon, after appeals court overturns ruling
A Texas law meant to keep some books out of public school libraries is once again…
Joanne Shofner announces campaign for House District 11 seat
Republican Joanne Shofner has announced she will run for the Texas House District 11 seat currently…
Funding fails as hard-liners rebuff motion
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s last-ditch plan to keep the federal government temporarily open collapsed in dramatic…
How a ‘Top Down’ Leadership Culture Set the Stage for Texas A&M’s Summer of Scandal
Years of weakened shared governance have exacerbated fears about the institution’s vulnerability to outside pressure. A…
Rep. Cuellar: “If They’re Not Going to Get Paid, I’m Not Going to Get Paid”
Let’s now find a bipartisan solution to keep the government open.
Operation Lone Star Surges Resources to Combat Biden’s Escalating Crisis
Operation Lone Star continues to fill the dangerous gaps created by the Biden Administration’s refusal to…
Conservative opposition imperils GOP bill to avoid shutdown
The House on Friday is poised to vote on a measure to prevent a government shutdown,…
Joanne Shofner announces campaign for House District 11 seat
Republican Joanne Shofner has announced she will run for the Texas House District 11 seat currently…
4 Texas Republicans join ultraconservatives to sink GOP attempt to ke…
The funding bill was a long shot, but far-right U.S. representatives said it didn’t go far…
Will there be a government shutdown? Texas lawmakers see odds growing as deadline looms
“Unfortunately, I think it’s almost guaranteed,” said Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas.
Houston-area development has become a right-wing lightning rod on imm…
After conservative media portrayed the Colony Ridge development north of Houston as a haven for illegal…
House conservatives tank GOP short-term funding bill
A band of House conservatives on Friday voted down a GOP bill to avoid a government…
Supreme Court to rule on Texas, Florida social media laws
The laws’ supporters say they stop platforms from “censoring.” Opponents say they violate the First Amendment.…
Supreme Court to hear Texas and Florida social media cases over right to moderate content
The Supreme Court will decide whether Texas and Florida can prevent social media companies from banning…
Supreme Court will decide if Texas and Florida can regulate social media to protect ‘conservative speech’
Florida and Texas seek to regulate social media sites they say are biased against conservatives. Will…
Justices take major Florida and Texas social media cases
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to weigh in on the constitutionality of controversial laws in…
Conservative opposition imperils GOP bill to avoid shutdown
The House on Friday is poised to vote on a measure to prevent a government shutdown,…
Conservative opposition imperils GOP bill to avoid shutdown
The House on Friday is poised to vote on a measure to prevent a government shutdown,…
Conservatives feud with Speaker Kevin McCarthy
Here’s what to know about the House Republicans’ conflict
Supreme Court to weigh GOP-backed social media ‘censorship’ laws
Texas and Florida both enacted laws that would place new restrictions on the ability of social…
Supreme Court to Hear Challenges to State Laws Curbing Internet Platforms
The tech industry argues that laws in Florida and Texas, prompted by conservative complaints about censorship…