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Trump Announces Start of Negotiations to End Russia-Ukraine War

President Donald Trump (R) has announced that negotiations have begun between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine to end the war in Eastern Europe. Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, and the death toll from the conflict is in the millions, according to President Trump. READ MORE.

New York Stock Exchange is Launching NYSE Texas

Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced this week that the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) will launch NYSE Texas, a fully electronic equities exchange headquartered in Dallas. A subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), the launch marks a significant expansion of Texas’ financial sector, reinforcing Texas' growing influence in the national and global economy. READ MORE.

State Rep. Briscoe Cain: "Been doing some research into the Austin Swamp."

Rep. Morgan Luttrell: "China is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal. Russia's Army is bigger now than before invading Ukraine. North Korea is doubling down on nukes. Iran's proxies attack American troops. We need to make serious investments in our defense to keep pace with the threats we face."

State Rep. Mihaela Plesa: "Greg Abbott is trying to defund our neighborhood public schools. His billionaire-backed voucher scam would siphon our hard-earned tax dollars out of our public school classrooms."

State Rep. Ana-Maria Rodriguez: "Public education is the great equalizer. While Abbott and his billionaire donors want to defund our local schools, we will keep fighting to create a stronger, fairer Texas for every student."

Trump Announces Start of Negotiations to End Russia-Ukraine War — By Texas Politics' Jackson Bakich — President Donald Trump (R) has announced that negotiations have begun between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine to end the war in Eastern Europe. Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, and the death toll from the conflict is in the millions, according to President Trump.

New York Stock Exchange is Launching NYSE Texas — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced this week that the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) will launch NYSE Texas, a fully electronic equities exchange headquartered in Dallas. A subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), the launch marks a significant expansion of Texas’ financial sector, reinforcing Texas' growing influence in the national and global economy.

Nuuk and Cranny': Sen. Cruz Believes U.S. Acquisition of Greenland is a Win-Win — By Texas Politics' Jackson Bakich — Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, held a hearing titled "Nuuk and Cranny: Looking at the Arctic and Greenland's Geostrategic Importance to U.S. Interests." In late January, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that America is about acquiring the land and that it is "in our national interest" to do so.

Trump Ramps Up Pressure For Rare Earth Deal With Ukraine — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — President Donald Trump increased pressure on Ukraine to reach a deal with the US that would feature an exchange of rare earth metals for military support during a recent interview with FOX News.

Cloud Unloads in First DOGE Subcommittee Hearing — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) subcommittee convened for its first hearing today, marking the beginning of an investigation into waste, fraud, and abuse in federal spending. Texas Rep. Michael Cloud (R), a member of DOGE, delivered strong remarks condemning what he described as decades of reckless government spending and bureaucratic obstruction.

Harrison Slams Texas House for Taking Another Vacation — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — The Texas House of Representatives will take yet another long weekend, a decision that has drawn sharp criticism from the likes of Texas Rep. Brian Harrison (R).

Trump Announces Start of Negotiations to End Russia-Ukraine War — By Texas Politics' Jackson Bakich

New York Stock Exchange is Launching NYSE Texas — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

Texas may allow families to pay for private schools with public funds — By Erum Salam for The Guardian

How could a federal workforce reduction impact Texas? — By Cora Neas for KXAN Austin

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina is an award-winning senior reporter based in Miami. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Florida International University.

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