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Speaker Burrows Offers Collaborative Base Budget Proposal

Texas Speaker of the House Dustin Burrows (R) released a statement commending the introduction of the House’s base budget proposal for the 2026-2027 biennium. Read More.

Trump to Putin: We Can End the War 'The Easy Way, or the Hard Way'

President Donald Trump (R) has released a message on social media calling on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine and stop the bloodshed. Russia invaded Ukraine in February of 2022. President Trump promised that he would end the war quickly upon entering office. Read More.

Rep. Brian Babin: "I just introduced the Birthright Citizenship Act! This bill will build on President Trump's executive order and codify these critical reforms into law. It's time to END the exploitation of loopholes in our immigration system."

Rep. Michael Cloud: "President Trump keeping yet another promise to eliminate DEI in government. Congress should join him! Pass the Dismantle DEI Act!"

Rep. Brandon Gill: "Senate Democrats just voted down a bill that would have protected babies born alive after botched abortions - proving they support infanticide. The level of unadulterated depravity on the other side of the aisle is astounding."

Rep. Pat Fallon: "Americans have seen the consequences of extreme DEI initiatives first hand. President Trump's EO to reverse Biden's failed policies is a step in the right direction for common sense. We MUST end divisive CRT and DEI in the federal government and our military."

Rep. Greg Casar: "On his first day, Trump showed us exactly who he's serving: a handful of the richest people on Earth. The Progressive Caucus will fight against Trump selling our government to his billionaire buddies. But fighting Trump is not enough. We need to fight FOR working people."

Trump to Putin: We Can End the War 'The Easy Way, or the Hard Way' —By Texas Politics' Jackson Bakich

Republicans Cheer 'Writing on the Wall' for BlackRock & DEI —By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — 2025 started with BlackRock Inc. announcing its departure from the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative (NZAMI), a coalition committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or sooner. Much to the dismay of climate activists, Republicans comment that it's no surprise BlackRock would shift its focus, arguing that it finally saw the "Writing on the wall."

Babin Praises Trump for Targeting Cartels and Border Crisis —By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — On his first day back in office, President Donald Trump (R) exercised the power of the pen by issuing a slate of executive orders. Among his executive orders were directions targeting the border crisis and drug cartels, which have drawn praise from prominent Republicans.

Speaker Burrows Offers Collaborative Base Budget Proposal —By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

GOP Wants ban on Democrats as Committee Chairs in Texas House —By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — After an electoral upset that left Republicans with Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows (R), the Republican party of Texas is attempting to limit the leadership that Democrats can gain.

Austin rents have fallen for nearly two years. Here's why. —By Joshua Fechter for The Texas Tribune

Rare winter storm sweeps across Gulf Coast, bringing heavy snow from Texas to Florida: Here's the latest forecast —By Dylan Stableford for Yahoo! News

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina is a managing editor and legislative correspondent with a decade of experience covering the evolving political landscape of the American South and Southwest.

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