Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "First they illegally deport citizens. Then they unleash ICE to terrorize communities. Now they've got the National Guard in L.A. to silence protestors. This ain't about law and order. This is what authoritarianism looks like."
Rep. Greg Casar: "Trump politicizing and weaponizing the National Guard makes us all less safe and less free. He is stoking chaos and division. This is a direct attack on the rights that protect all of us. Peaceful protests must continue. Trump's attacks on the rule of law must end."
Rep. Pat Fallon: "China, Russia & Iran have all provided support for the Houthis' attacks in the Red Sea. Our adversaries are cooperating closer than ever before because of 4yrs of failed deterrence by the Biden Admin. President Trump is absolutely correct to restore peace through strength!"
Rep. Brandon Gill: "Los Angeles is burning because Democrats let the border burn first. The One Big Beautiful Bill is our answer: mass deportations, border wall, law and order. It's time to take our country back."
Texas Democrats Launch 'Blue Texas' Election Initiative — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — After dismal results in the 2024 presidential election, Democrats are hoping for a better showing in the 2026 midterm elections. The Texas Majority PAC and the Texas Democratic Party have announced the launch of Blue Texas, a sweeping statewide initiative to elect Democrats up and down the ballot.
Gonzales Urges Trump 'Put Down the Mob' Riot in Los Angeles — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — All eyes are on Los Angeles as the city faced political tensions over the weekend as anti-ICE and anti-immigration protests escalated. This prompted President Donald Trump (R) to deploy the National Guard. As lawmakers offer a divided response, Rep. Tony Gonzales (R) supports the president’s move, calling it an effort to “put down the mob” in L.A.
Sen. Ted Cruz Warns of "Judicial Tyranny" in Senate Judiciary Hearing — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — In a Senate Judiciary hearing, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chair of the Subcommittee on Federal Courts, issued a stark warning about what he called a “constitutional crisis” driven by judicial overreach. The hearing, a joint session with the Subcommittee on the Constitution, examined how certain procedural tools, specifically nationwide injunctions, are affecting the separation of powers.
Texas Democrats Launch 'Blue Texas' Election Initiative — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina
Dallas weather: Thousands without power across North Texas — By Adam Fullerton for Fox 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina
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