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Wall Street Tumbles, Rep. Crockett Blames President Trump

Wall Street took a major blow this week as global investors pulled back from U.S. markets, rattled by mounting concerns over President Donald Trump’s (R) trade war and his public attacks on the Federal Reserve. READ MORE.

Rep. Greg Casar: "Musk's latest 'genius idea' is to funnel hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars to himself, while making our national security reliant on a subscription service he owns. Hell no. Fire Elon Musk."

Rep. Keith Self: "It's no coincidence that the man chosen by President Trump to restore our U.S. military is now facing a siege of smears. The Pentagon Swamp is very deep. Keep Fighting @SecDef."

Governor Greg Abbott: "Texas National Guard soldiers continue to construct razor wire barriers near Eagle Pass. Texas works closely with the Trump Administration to stop illegal immigration."

Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "I'm honored to be named Advocate of the Year for the 29th Annual Webbys! Every day, I fight to make sure our communities are seen, heard, and protected - so to be recognized for that work at the Webbys means the world."

Wall Street Tumbles, Rep. Crockett Blames President Trump — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Wall Street took a major blow this week as global investors pulled back from U.S. markets, rattled by mounting concerns over President Donald Trump’s (R) trade war and his public attacks on the Federal Reserve.

Trump Admin Continues Suffocating Iran as LNG Exports Are Blocked — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — President Donald Trump continues pressuring Iran amidst ongoing negotiations over the latter’s nuclear weapons development programs. 

Governor Abbott Secures SBA Disaster Relief for Tornado-Hit Northeast Texas — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Governor Greg Abbott (R)  announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request for a disaster declaration for several Northeast Texas counties hit by severe storms and tornadoes earlier this month. The declaration includes Bowie, Camp, Cass, Marion, Morris, Red River, Titus, and Upshur counties.

Senator Nathan Johnson Pushes for Statewide Beverage Recycling Program on Earth Day — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — In a push to clean up Texas lands and strengthen the state's manufacturing economy, State Senator Nathan Johnson (D) presented Senate Bill 728, a bipartisan proposal that would create a statewide beverage container deposit program.

Wall Street Tumbles, Rep. Crockett Blames President Trump — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

At least 9 confirmed tornadoes hit North Texas on Saturday — By Tracy DeLatte for FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth

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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