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Cars registered in Texas after 2025 will no longer need to pass a safety inspection, but owners will still pay the fee
KAUFMAN COUNTY (by Jayme Lozano Carver, the Texas Tribune) — Most Texas drivers will no longer…
Scoop: New “Lose Cruz” PAC to funnel millions in 2024 race
The Texas Senate race will be one of the most closely watched in 2024.
The Next Republican President’s Supreme Court Picks Will Be Far Worse Than Trump’s
The competition to become the next Republican-appointed justice to the Supreme Court is happening out in…
East Texas News – Obituary for a falling (fallen?) nation United States of America July 4, 1776 – June 8, 2023
By Tony Farkastony@polkcountypublishing.com Memorial services for the United States of America, 247, will not be held,…
Conservative lawmakers propose budget that would defund ‘sanctuary’ cities, end chain migration
The Republican Study Committee’s budget plan, released Wednesday, will outline a slew of measures it is…
Dan Patrick’s $125,000 loan to Ken Paxton adds to conflicts in Senate impeachment trial
Paxton has $125,000 in outstanding campaign loans to the Senate leader. And state Sen….
ERCOT issues Weather Watch as high temperatures lead to rise in electrical demand
SAN ANTONIO – The Electrical Reliability Council of Texas issued a Weather Watch on Tuesday that…
Gov. Greg Abbott and House Speaker Dade Phelan join forces on propert…
Phelan announced the formation of a House committee that could set the tone in favor of…
Texas Democratic Party operatives form super PAC to oust Ted Cruz
A team of Texas Democratic Party operatives has launched a super PAC aimed at unseating Republican…
A New Attempt To Stop Texas Border Crossers NewsRadio 740 KTRH
Texas is adding a 1,000 foot inflatable border barrier
GOP lawmaker drops f-bomb as moderates bash conservatives over revolt: ‘A little spicy in there’
Moderate House Republicans lashed out Tuesday against the conservative lawmakers who shut down the chamber floor…
House votes to restrict feds from banning or regulating gas stoves
The House on Tuesday voted in favor of preventing the Consumer Product Safety Commission from banning…
On Trump indictment, deafening silence from many Texas Republicans in Congress
WASHINGTON — A handful of Texas Republicans in Congress have energetically defended Donald Trump since the…
Orange County’s Covey to challenge Phelan,
Though filing is still months away, candidates are already announcing their runs for local offices in…
Biden State Dept Demands $76 Million to Push Diversity and Inclusion, Citing ‘National Security’
The Biden State Department is requesting an additional $76 million budget allocation from Congress to fund…
WATCH: Tucker Carlson Points to Trump Speaking Against the Iraq War as ‘The Precise Moment Permanent Washington Decided to Send Him to Prison’
Episode 2 of Tucker Carlson’s “Tucker on Twitter” show dropped Thursday just before news of the…
WATCH: Protester Rushes Trump Motorcade in Miami, Finds out That’s Not a Good Idea
As we reported, former President Donald Trump had to show up in a Miami federal courthouse…
Another Drag Queen Event for Kids, This Time at Biotech Company Amgen
In case it hasn’t been shoved in your face enough, June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month. The…
WH Stomps on Girls’ Rights With Orwellian Remark About Competing With Trans Athletes
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre seems to think her job is not to answer the…
SBC messengers reelect Texas pastor Bart Barber to a second term as president
(RNS) — Barber was an unlikely candidate for president when he first ran in 2022. His…
Southern Baptists reelect Bart Barber as president in win for mainstream conservatives
Barber, a Texas pastor, won over the Conservative Baptist Network-backed Mike Stone. Barber received more than…
In U.S. House, the far right gains a powerful spending-cuts ally in Texas Republican Kay Granger
The chair of the House Appropriations Committee vows to hold spending bills to 2022 levels to…
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz says Trump indictment shows ‘disrespect for democracy’
The Texas Republican described the charges as part of an effort by the Biden…
‘Trying to figure it out’: McCarthy’s conservative rebels struggle with next steps
Members of the group know they want significant spending cuts. But they haven’t settled on a…
House Resumes Votes After Weeklong Stalemate Amid Conservative Revolt
A group of House conservatives relented on Tuesday, falling in line with their conference for a…
UT/Civitas Institute Poll: Less Than Half of Respondents Regard U.S. Democracy Positively
AUSTIN, Texas — The inaugural American Civic Life Survey conducted by the Civitas Institute at The…
House floor blockade appears on track to end but GOP tensions persist
The House appears on track to advance a slate of bills after a tentative agreement was…
‘F-bombs’ and veiled threats: House GOP reacts to impasse-busting deal
House Republicans held yet another tense conference meeting Tuesday, with color language bandied about as floor…
In U.S. House, the far right gains a powerful spending-cuts ally in T…
The chair of the House Appropriations Committee vows to hold spending bills to 2022 levels to…
Inside the room: GOP tensions erupt after House floor protest
“They’re not moved at all by people yelling and cursing at the mics at them.”
Conservatives defend Moms for Liberty after SPLC designates it a hate group
The conservative nonprofit was newly included in the Southern Poverty Law Center’s list of anti-government extremist…
EXCLUSIVE: The DeSantis Plan To Wage War on ‘Weaponized’ DOJ
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been working for months on plans to tear down and rebuild…
May Poll Shows Ted Cruz Leading 2024 Senate Challenger Colin Allred by 5 Points
In the poll, 72 percent of registered Texas voters said there are two genders, while 27…
Ayala: The Supreme Court voting rights ruling will impact a very gerrymandered Texas
The ruling likely means Texas will have to redraw its political districts to give Latinos…
On Trump indictment, deafening silence from most Texas Republicans in Congress
Only a handful of Texas Republicans in Congress have directly asserted that Trump is innocent.
Slick Gavin Newsom Shows That He’s Biden With a Brain in Hannity Interview–and a Huge Threat to America
If you’re a sports fan, you know that sometimes it’s painful to have to admit that…
Texas producers hope debt limit deal puts oil and gas projects on the fast track
Some Texas Republicans backed the debt ceiling compromise because of oil and gas permitting changes.
The Koch-funded group undermining US clean energy goals
Texas think tank has “won over the top politicians…which is very dangerous.”
Gavin Newsom shuts down questions from Fox News host Sean Hannity on presidential run
‘I don’t think he’s capable. I know he’s capable,’ Newsom said of President Joe Biden. ‘I…
U.S. Suspends Asylum Appointments in Texas Border City After Extortion Reports
By Daina Beth Solomon and Ted Hesson MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – U.S. asylum appointments at a…
Gavin Newsom shuts down questions from Fox News host Sean Hannity on presidential run
‘I don’t think he’s capable. I know he’s capable,’ Newsom said of President Joe Biden. ‘I…
James Comer Subpoenas Key Hunter Biden Business Partner
Rep. James Comer is escalating his investigation into the Biden family by subpoenaing one of Hunter…
US halts online asylum appointments at Texas crossing after extortion warnings
U.S. authorities have halted mobile app appointments to admit asylum-seekers at a Texas border crossing after…
Confirmed: WH Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Violated Hatch Act Before Midterms With ‘Mega MAGA Republicans’ Rhetoric
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has been found to have violated the Hatch Act, a…
Ted Cruz Goes There on FBI Cover-Up of Alleged Biden Bribery Tapes
In the most troubling revelation yet related to Joe Biden’s alleged bribery scandal, Sen. Chuck Grassley…
Here We Go: Articles of Impeachment Filed Against Biden, Harris — and the Charges Are Right on the Money
Democrats have been willing to throw everything up against the wall and all the rules under…
Tens of thousands of dead fish wash up on a Texas beach due to low oxygen levels
Tens of thousands of dead fish washed up on the Texas Gulf Coast over the weekend.…
Editorial Roundup: Texas
Austin American-Statesman. June 11, 2023. Editorial: State has failed disabled Texans for far too long Even…
AP Top News at 12:41 a.m. EDT
Trump, allies escalate attacks on criminal case as history-making court appearance approaches
As the US becomes more divided, companies find they can’t appeal to everyone
Younger people believe companies have social responsibilities, while conservatives say they should stay out of politics…
Lawmakers passed a bill to stop insurers from considering ESG criteri…
So-called environmental, social and governance policies are often adopted by companies to reduce their carbon footprints.…
Biden’s Dilemma at the Border
America’s broken immigration system has spawned a national fight, but Congress lacks the political will to…
What to Know in Washington: GOP Primary Drives Fundraising Test
Republican presidential candidates face an early test next month of whether they can raise enough money…
Why thousands of dead fish are washing ashore along Texas Gulf Coast
Cleanup efforts at Quintana Beach have been under way since the event began on Friday.
Moms for Liberty rises as power player in GOP politics after attacking schools over gender, race
At least four Republican presidential candidates are scheduled to travel to Philadelphia later this month to…
Congress Revoking MLB’s Antitrust Exemption Comes Into Play Regarding the Oakland A’s Potential Move to Las Vegas
With the Nevada state legislature set to reconvene in special session on June 12 to consider…
GOP presidential hopefuls visit Texas with dollars in mind
Texas has long been an ATM for Republican and Democratic candidates looking for campaign dollars to…
Border trustee, sheriff’s ex-No. 2, told to step down
The former assistant sheriff who suddenly retired this week after he became the focus of an…
The Morning Briefing: Blind Rage Trump-Haters Want to Exhaust Us With Their Antics
Top O’ the Briefing Happy Monday, dear Kruiser Morning Briefing friends. Llewellyn preferred Sanka on the…
Moms for Liberty rises as power player in GOP politics after attacking schools over gender, race
At least four Republican presidential candidates are scheduled to travel to Philadelphia later this month to…
North Carolina GOP censures Republican Sen. Thom Tillis
Tillis, who has brokered bipartisan legislation on issues including gun control and same-sex marriage, was censured…
The Republican Presidential Field Is Largely Set. Here Are Takeaways on Where the Contest Stands – GV Wire
NEW YORK — After a trio of new announcements this week, the Republican Party’s 2024 presidential…
Massive Fire Causes Section of I-95 to Collapse in Philadelphia, Officials Predict Months of Traffic Nightmares
A massive fire caused a section of Interstate 95 to collapse Sunday morning in Northwest Philadelphia,…
Former DNI John Ratcliffe Accuses Special Counsel Team of Improper Actions in Effort to Get Trump
Former DNI John Ratcliffe appeared with Fox Business’s Maria Bartiromo on “Sunday Morning Futures,” and he…
Muslims Sue FBI for Religious Discrimination, Feds Base Their Defense on ‘Secret Evidence’
Now here’s an interesting case. A group of Muslims is suing the FBI, claiming religious discrimination…
Video shows math teacher THREATENING students for calling her out over her Pride propaganda (watch)
Listening to these students calling their MATH TEACHER out for showing them Pride Month propaganda? And…
Lindsay Graham lets George Stephanopoulos know he will not be silenced
Today, Senator Lindsey Graham appeared on ABC with former Clinton mouthpiece, George Stephanopoulos. Admittedly, that was…
Former NFL player U.S. Rep. Colin Allred launches early 2024 campaign against Sen. Ted Cruz
Allred, a former NFL linebacker, pitches himself as a bipartisan alternative to the…
Texas to deploy long string of buoys in middle of Rio Grande in new bid to deter migrants
AUSTIN — Texas will soon deploy a string of buoys in the middle of the Rio…
Texas is set to improve in-person and mail-in voting for people with disabilities
Voters with disabilities have been pushing for more accessibility for years. This legislative session two bills…
Temecula’s conservative board may try to fire school district’s superintendent. The backstory
Gov. Newsom warns one of the trustees: ‘you have our attention. Stay tuned.”
North Carolina GOP votes to censure Sen. Tillis for support of LGBTQ+
The GOP say Tillis has strayed from conservative values.
State of Texas: ‘We are not backing down,’ Patrick digs in for special session property tax fight
Nearly two weeks into the first of a promised several special sessions by Texas Gov. Greg…
Anti-LGBTQ backlash rattles US pride events
A spike in anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and threats has taken a heavy toll on pride celebrations in…
North Texas SC’s Six-Game Unbeaten Streak Ended in Portland
The club was defeated 2-0 by Timbers2 at Providence Park
Colin Allred Wants to Be Beto O’Rourke—Without the Losing
Rep. Colin Allred (D-TX) is running for Senate against Ted Cruz, who he thinks is uniquely…
Cars registered post 2025 need no inspection, just pay a fee
Editor’s Note: The Texas Tribune is recapping the 2023 Texas Legislative Session in a series of…
A victory for fair voting will reverberate in Texas
Our nation’s long history of discrimination at the voting booth required a robust law to protect…
Senate GOP leaders break with House on Trump indictment
Senate Republican leaders, including Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), are staying quiet about former President Trump’s indictment…
Top Biden Appointee Admits She Lied Under Oath
One of Joe Biden’s top appointees, Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, has admitted that she lied…
DeSantis Asks, Is There a Different Standard of Justice For a Democrat Secretary of State and a Former Republican President?
On Friday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was on the presidential nominee campaign trail, stopping in Greensboro,…
Weekend Parting Shot: Wanted: Single, Masculine, Liberal Man. No Smokers, Man Purses Okay
Happy Friday, gentle readers. I apologize for my absence today. It was my turn to take…
Cracker Barrel faces backlash for posting celebratory Pride Month rocking chair: ‘Showing true colors’
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has come under fire after posting a photo of a rainbow-colored…
Texas Republicans ended a patchwork of local rules they say hurt business. They also eroded powers of city councils.
Lawmakers delivered Gov. Greg Abbott a long-sought bill to stop local governments from enacting local laws…
Appeals court dismisses GOP megadonor’s lawsuit against Beto O’Rourke
Billionaire Kelcy Warren claimed that he was defamed by the Democratic candidate’s criticism of the power-grid…
With Abbott’s Signature, Texas Will No Longer Require Personal Vehicle Inspections After 2025
Texans would eventually no longer be required to take non-commercial vehicles to the inspection station, if…
Cracker Barrel’s Pride Month Posts Provoke Conservative Fury
Some are getting all sentimental about the chain’s homophobic history.
Cracker Barrel’s support of Pride Month draws conservative backlash online
The popular Southern chain trended on Twitter Friday after its statements embracing diversity and inclusion enraged…
Texas just modified the rules for ‘In God We Trust’ signs hung in schools. What changed?
Some Texas teachers complained they’ve been barred from hanging “In God We Trust” in classrooms.
Texas will spend billions to connect the state with broadband. But is…
On the eve of a historic investment in connecting the Lone Star State, advocates worry maps…
Cracker Barrel customers lose it over restaurant’s Pride post
Some Cracker Barrel customers took to social media to express their outrage after the restaurant chain…
Ted Cruz claims removing AM radios from cars is a threat to conservatives
The Texas senator says manufacturers dropping AM from new models are silencing…
With another DACA court ruling looming, Texas recipients who are now …
A federal judge in Houston is expected to rule for the second time that the Obama-era…
The Republican presidential field is largely set
NEW YORK (AP) — After a trio of new announcements this week, the Republican Party’s 2024…
AP Top News at 12:37 a.m. EDT
Trump indicted in classified documents case in a historic first for a former president
FBI arrests Texas businessman at center of alleged crimes that led to impeachment of state Attorney General Ken Paxton
FBI arrests Texas businessman at center of alleged crimes that led to impeachment of state Attorney…
The conservative Supreme Court might have paved the way for Dems to take the House
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House GOP delays legislative business over Biden-McCarthy debt deal
GOP delays legislative business over speaker, Biden’s deal
Governor Signs Sweeping Package of Border Security Laws
Thanks to the leadership and hard work of Director McCraw, General Suelzer, and their teams, Texas…
Texas to use mobile, floating border wall in effort to prevent illegal crossings
The first 1,000 feet of the new “water-based barrier” will be deployed in Eagle Pass, Texas.…
Texas Border Coalition supports two bipartisan border bills in Congress
Two border bills with bipartisan support indicate Congress could be close to taking immigration action for…
With Migrant Flights, DeSantis Shows Stoking Outrage Is the Point
The flights to California illustrate the broader bet Gov. Ron DeSantis has made that the animating…
New challenger enters race against Speaker Phelan
“For me, God comes first, then family and everything else after those two. I am a……
This year, Texas lawmakers zeroed in on existing health care programs
Pregnant moms on Medicaid will get health care coverage for a year, patients will get more…
First Speaker Phelan challenger suspends campaign
“So, after prayer, counsel from a spiritual advisor, and thoughtful consideration with my…
Senate Judiciary Committee moves Dallas judge one step closer to 5th Circuit
Ramirez would be the first Latina on the conservative-leaning 5th Circuit, which handles appeals from Texas,…
Ken Paxton’s Lawyers Rail Against Impeachment at Republican Party of Texas Headquarters
Buzbee ran for mayor of Houston in 2019 and once represented Gov. Rick Perry. Cogdell defended…
New Texas law bans COVID mask, vaccine and shutdown mandates, but some Republicans want more
The bill, recently signed by Gov. Greg Abbott and set to take effect Sept. 1, does…
Remarkable video: As DeSantis relocates migrants from Texas, GOP reps beg them to keep working in Florida
As Gov. Ron DeSantis spent more Florida tax dollars flying migrants out of Texas, Republican lawmakers…