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Trump Declares that the U.S. Will 'Protect Our Farmers'

President Donald Trump (R) released a message to American farmers as the tariff war between the United States and China continues. According to The New York Times, China purchased 14% of all U.S. agriculture last year, or approximately $27 billion. READ MORE.

State Senator Mayes Middleton: "I'm proud to announce my campaign for Texas Attorney General. There's only one Texas, and I've devoted my life to defending it. As your next Attorney General, I will work to ensure Texas is the greatest and safest state to live and raise a family."

Texas Cannabis Collective: "Someone said they were looking to try that Ken King Kush and now we are scrambling to find the genetics."

Rep. Greg Casar: "Donald Trump is defying a Supreme Court order to bring back a man he illegally sent to a foreign prison. Kilmar Abrego Garcia has not been accused of any crime. He was in the United States legally. He must be brought home. The rights of all Americans depend on it."

John Bash: "I welcome Senator Middleton to the race. I'm a big believe in competition, and he seems like a nice guy. I am a little puzzled by his candidacy, though. This is a job interview for the top law-enforcement position in Texas. As far as I can tell, he has no courtroom experience and tried to get rid of the most successful Attorney General in the Nation, General Ken Paxton."

Trump Declares that the U.S. Will 'Protect Our Farmers' — By Texas Politics' Jackson Bakich — President Donald Trump (R) released a message to American farmers as the tariff war between the United States and China continues. According to The New York Times, China purchased 14% of all U.S. agriculture last year, or approximately $27 billion.

DOT, Amtrak Rescind Texas High-Speed Rail Project Grant — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — A controversial $63.9 million federal grant intended for the Texas High-Speed Rail Corridor, which was formerly known as the Texas Central Railway project, has officially been rescinded. The decision to rescind the grant has drawn praise from Texas Rep. Jake Ellzey (R), who vocally opposed the proposal.

King Delivers Testimony Favoring Medical Cannabis Expansion Bill — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — After a marathon 13.5-hour public hearing, state Representative Ken King (R) delivered a heartfelt closing statement in support of House Bill 46 (HB46), a measure he authored to expand the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP).

Cornyn Blames Paxton for 'Sharia Law' in Texas — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — The U.S. Senate race between Senator John Cornyn (R) and Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is heating up. Senator Cornyn’s campaign has released an advertisement accusing Attorney General Paxton of providing a “safe haven” for Sharia Law in the Lone Star State.

Texas Senate Approves Overhaul of Judicial Conduct Commission — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — The Texas Senate on Monday approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would significantly reshape the State Commission on Judicial Conduct (SCJC), the body responsible for investigating and disciplining judges across the state.

Department of Transportation Terminates $63.9M Grant for Dallas-Houston Rail Line — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — The U.S. Department of Transportation has officially terminated a $63.9 million federal planning grant for the proposed high-speed rail line between Dallas and Houston, dealing a significant blow to the long-delayed Texas Central Railway project.

Trump Administration Issues Ultimatum on Iran's Nuclear Programs — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — President Donald Trump’s administration has reportedly warned Iran that it must terminate all of its nuclear weapons development programs or face severe consequences.

Trump Declares that the U.S. Will 'Protect Our Farmers' — By Texas Politics' Jackson Bakich

Dallas school shooting: Lawmakers react to shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins HS — By Steven Ardary for Fox 4 KDFW

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.