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New anti-DEI law for public Texas colleges presents hiring challenges
The law requires publicly-funded universities and colleges to close their diversity, equity and inclusion offices, creating…
Texas A&M is one of the U.S.’s most conservative colleges, according to a new ranking
The College Station-based campus has long had strong ties to conservative politics, with…
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson switches to Republican Party
Though the mayor’s position in Dallas is technically nonpartisan, Johnson joins Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker…
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says he is now a Republican
Johnson’s party switch makes him the only Republican mayor of the nation’s 10 largest cities.
Conservatives rejoice after Dallas Democrat mayor switches to GOP: ‘Team sanity’
Conservatives on social media celebrated on Friday over news that Eric Johnson, the mayor of Dallas,…
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Is a Republican
The 60th mayor of Dallas officially announced he would be changing his party affiliation in an…
The Supreme Court showdown over social media “censorship,” explained
A rogue federal court effectively put the Republican Party in charge of social media, now the…
Ken Paxton speaks out publicly for the first time since impeachment acquittal
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is speaking for the first time since the Texas Senate acquitted…
Texas Tech key for Neal Brown’s effort to keep his job
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia showed last week it could beat Backyard Brawl rival Pitt. That was…
The nation in brief: Murderer pleads guilty to fraud in S.C.
Murderer pleads guilty to fraud in S.C.
Ken Paxton lashes out at House Republicans who voted to impeach him
He says he’ll support their primary challengers
Texas border cities scramble to shelter thousands of newly-arrived migrants
Thousands of migrants have crossed the border into Eagle Pass and El Paso in recent days,…
Texas border receives resources in response to new migrant surge
Thousands of migrants continued to cross the Rio Grande from Mexico into Texas on Sept. 21.…
Kari Lake boosts national profile as top Trump surrogate, GOP campaigner ahead of likely Senate run
Conservative firebrand Kari Lake has been boosting her national profile as a GOP campaigner and top…
This time, Ted Cruz steers clear of a shutdown fight
The Texas Republican senator, who is up for re-election, has not been at the forefront of…
Governor Abbott Hosts Hungarian President Novák At Governor’s Mansion
Governor Greg Abbott today held a meeting with the President of the Republic of Hungary Katalin…
Major doubts cloud the House GOP’s supposed ‘breakthrough’
Speaker Kevin McCarthy boasts that House Republicans are “in a good place” on major spending bills.…
Ron DeSantis’ descent continues, unabated by the debate and time on the trail
At the same time, the Florida governor is racing to raise money in Texas and California.…
Polls show DeSantis losing ground with moderate Republicans
First Read is your briefing from the NBC News Political Unit on the day’s most important…
Texas AG Ken Paxton Attacks Rivals, Doesn’t Rule Out US Senate Run in First Remarks Since Acquittal
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton attacked his Republican rivals and displayed an…
Texas AG Ken Paxton attacks rivals, doesn’t rule out US Senate run in first remarks since acquittal
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is attacking his Republican rivals while speaking out for the first…
Eagle Pass issues disaster declaration as more than 4,000 migrants cross over two days
The mayor of Eagle Pass, Texas has signed an emergency declaration after thousands of migrants crossed…
Ron DeSantis leads charge to pry Texas oil donors from Trump
Onetime supporters of ex-president are hunting for an alternative to roll back Biden’s green agenda
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Under pressure over border, Biden administration to protect hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans
Texas AG Ken Paxton attacks rivals, doesn’t rule out US Senate run in first remarks since acquittal
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is attacking his Republican rivals while speaking out for the first…
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Under pressure over border, Biden administration to protect hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans
Ken Paxton blasts fellow Republicans and floats Cornyn challenge in p…
In his first remarks since being acquitted on 16 articles of impeachment, the suspended Texas attorney…
Texas AG Ken Paxton attacks rivals, doesn’t rule out US Senate run in first remarks since acquittal
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton attacked his Republican rivals and displayed an…
Ken Paxton bashes Texas House Speaker, Sen. John Cornyn in interview with Tucker Carlson
Ken Paxton teased that he could run for the U.S. Senate in 2026 for the seat…
DeSantis seeks cash from Texas donors as campaign faces upheaval
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has reeled in wealthy Texas donors once loyal to former President Donald…
Eagle Pass declares state of emergency as migrants cross border
Eagle Pass, Texas, has declared a state of emergency as shocking photos and video show it…
Schultz, a ‘strong conservative,’ to seek top House post, focused on transgender issues
HOOPER — Utah Rep. Mike Schultz, a Hooper Republican and the House majority leader, has his…
McCarthy works to wrangle Republicans to prevent shutdown
With a slim majority, he needs almost every GOPer on board
Texas A&M touts being named one of the most conservative campuses in nation
Texas A&M University was ranked the 13th most conservative college campus in the nation by the…
McCarthyism Rides Again at Texas Universities
A&M’s shameful treatment of Kathleen McElroy is the start of a backward-turning era for higher education…
Votes on school vouchers and Paxton impeachment raise the risk of primary challenges for some Republican lawmakers
Governor Greg Abbott told Texas pastors that he’ll back the primary opponents of GOP lawmakers who…
Texas youth event drops Boebert as speaker after incident at theater
The Colorado congresswoman continues to face backlash for actions that led to her being kicked out…
For one Dallas school, addressing kids’ mental health needs starts in the classroom
Despite recent challenges from conservative groups, Texas districts have incorporated social-emotional learning into education to help…
Katy ISD bans more books as Texas leads nation in ban attempts
Katy ISD has banned 14 additional books so far this school year.
Funding for AIDS relief initiative at risk due to abortion politics
President Joe Biden touted PEPFAR in his U.N. speech.
‘Go to the pulpit’: Abbott calls on faith leaders to push for school choice in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday confirmed the long expected special session related to school choice will…
Texas school district says Abbott’s claim that it wouldn’t distribute Constitution copies to students is false
A Texas school district said a report shared on social media by Gov. Abbott claiming that…
Texas youth event drops Boebert as speaker after incident at theater
The Colorado congresswoman continues to face backlash for actions that led to her being kicked out…
Affirmative action lawsuits return with a vengeance
Challenges to race-conscious policies are surging in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling against affirmative…
Democrats raise concerns about GOP’s influence on Paxton verdict
Dems say Republicans caved under pressure
Texas youth event drops Boebert as speaker after incident at theater
The Colorado congresswoman continues to face backlash for actions that led to her being kicked out…
Gov. Greg Abbott says he’s calling an October special legislative session on school vouchers
Abbott offered a not-so-veiled threat to lawmakers who don’t play along.
An emboldened Ken Paxton returns to a battered attorney general’s office
When Ken Paxton became attorney general of Texas, he inherited a well-oiled conservative legal war machine…
Texas youth event drops Boebert as speaker after incident at theater
The Colorado congresswoman continues to face backlash for actions that led to her being kicked out…
Balanced-budget plan unveiled by House Republicans
House Republicans released a long-delayed budget blueprint Tuesday that promises to bring the federal budget into…
Texas teacher reportedly fired after reading from Anne Frank’s diary to students
The teacher read a passage with sexual content from an oft-contested graphic adaptation of the Holocaust…
Voters Say Transgender Issues Should Sit Near the Bottom of 2024 Campaign Concerns
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Major voting rights lawsuit is unfolding in Texas: What to know
Last week in Texas, a federal trial opened over whether Senate Bill 1, or S.B. 1,…
Texas youth event drops Boebert as speaker after incident at theater
The Colorado congresswoman continues to face backlash for actions that led to her being kicked out…
Governor Abbott Touts Economic Wins Of 88th Legislature In Sherman
Governor Greg Abbott today commended the pro-economic development achievements made by the 88th Legislature that will…
Paxton’s impeachment trial escalates Texas Republican civil war
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick delivered a fiery speech Saturday
McCarthy gets tough with the right
Boxed in by conservatives as a shutdown looms, the embattled speaker is punching back. /quality/90/?url=https://static.politico.com/62/32/83a104fc435a9b0f8a4cc65c81a7/https-delivery-gettyimages.com/downloads/1496186723″ title=”McCarthy…
Texas Republican war won’t end with Paxton acquittal
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s (R) weekend acquittal has exposed the deep divisions in the Lone…
In ‘Deadly Rise of Anti-Science,’ vaccine researcher Peter Hotez sounds the alarm on science denial
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently told constituents under 65 not to take the new COVID-19 vaccines,…
Longshot Republican presidential candidates scramble to make 2nd debate next week
Six candidates appear to have qualified for the second Republican presidential nomination debate. The others trying…
Democrats raise concerns about GOP’s influence on Paxton verdict
Dems say Republicans caved under pressure
Conservative content bans move from classroom to web
Efforts by the right to ban books are often paired with efforts to restrict kids’ access…
Conservative group grades House Republicans on Ukraine aid
House Republicans remain split on approving more aid to Ukraine, according to a new report card…
What’s a conservative?
It would be very remiss of me not to mention last week’s local fiasco between the…
‘I’ve kept every one of my promises’: DeSantis claps back at McCarthy
“Donald Trump supported Kevin McCarthy very strongly for Speaker. I don’t think he would have won…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s acquittal sets stage for 2024 election showdown
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s acquittal on impeachment charges has reignited a political rumble that could impact…
Only 2 Republicans voted for Paxton’s impeachment– one is from East Texas
(TEXAS TRIBUNE) – The only two Republican senators to vote for articles of impeachment against Attorney…
Massachusetts Governor Unveils Bold Plan to Save the World by Banning Water Bottles
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An emboldened Ken Paxton returns to a battered attorney general’s office
The impeachment proceedings, and the events that precipitated them, have left the Texas Office of the…
Texas prisoners are going hungry, posting TikToks during statewide lockdown
In a TikTok clip, one prisoner at Clemens Unit in Brazoria said inmates there aren’t being…
Rep. Chip Roy takes leading role in hardliners’ budget demands
New spending bills must be approved or extended by Sept. 30
Rep. Chip Roy takes leading role in hardliners’ budget demands
New spending bills must be approved or extended by Sept. 30
Conservative group grades House Republicans on Ukraine aid
House Republicans remain split on approving more aid to Ukraine, according to a new report card…
The Marines Need Help Finding A Lost Stealth Fighter and Nobody Can Stop Laughing
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Ukraine’s Transgender Propagandist Goes on a Wild Rant, and J.D. Vance Has Questions
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House GOP reaches short-term spending deal with cuts and border policy changes
Two critical factions of the House Republican Conference reached agreement on a bill to avoid a…
An emboldened Ken Paxton returns to a battered attorney general’s off…
The impeachment proceedings, and the events that precipitated them, have left the Texas Office of the…
Bart Barber defied the Conservative Resurgence. How it is now shaping his SBC leadership.
Before, Bart Barber fought for the Conservative Resurgence and its leaders. Then he stopped. Now, as…
Three takeaways from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial
After being acquitted by Texas Senate in his impeachment trial, Ken Paxton remains popular with his…
Some Texas Republicans among those spoiling for spending fight as shutdown approaches
House Freedom Caucus members vow not to fund what they call an out-of-control Biden administration.
With Paxton acquittal, Texas conservatives flex their muscles
Even the articles of impeachment (16 total) with the most votes (14) fell well short of…
Iran Thanks U.S. For $6 Billion Gift by Blocking U.N. Inspectors From Nuclear Sites
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Texas Border Patrol agents seize over 4,000 pounds of marijuana
The estimated street value of the narcotics is $9,904,204, according to U.S. CBP
Ken Paxton verdict is an injury for Texas and conservatism
It was probably naïve to believe that a majority of Republicans in the Texas Senate would…