Rep. Gill Calls for Ramp-Up in Illegal Alien Deportations, Border Militarization (VIDEO)

Rep. Greg Casar: "After deadly floods swept through Texas, we demanded answers. Today, we secured an independent investigation into whether cuts to weather agencies made the disaster worse and make us less safe going forward. Texans deserve answers -- and real action before the next disaster."

Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "Last night we got another midnight special from House Republicans. A rescissions package that slashes public broadcasting, even though millions rely on it for life-saving emergency alerts. They also voted to cut foreign assistance, which helps keep us safe. Republicans know the consequences of these cuts, they just prefer playing politics. I voted NO. Their 'America First' agenda clearly doesn't include the people actually living in it."

Rep. Troy Nehls: "Americans' hard-earned tax dollars shouldn't be used to fund left-wing propaganda machines like NPR and PBS. That's why I voted YES to DEFUND NPR and PBS. We're eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse in Washington, D.C."

State Rep. Brian Harrison: "The Texas government is controlled by big government Democrats... and big government Republicans. I want LESS GOVERNMENT. And MORE LIBERTY."

Rep. Gill Calls for Ramp-Up in Illegal Alien Deportations, Border Militarization (VIDEO) — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — WASHINGTON— Representative Brandon Gill (R)  is calling for increased deportations of undocumented immigrants and suggested the U.S. should “militarize the border” if needed during recent interview with Texas Politics.

Ken Paxton Investigation into Mars for Deceptive Trade Practices — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an official investigation into Mars, Incorporated, the maker of M&M’s and Skittles, over claims of deceptive trade practices that he says violate consumer rights.

Casar Secures Federal Investigation into Weather Agency Staffing After Floods — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — In the wake of catastrophic flooding that left more than 100 Texans dead and many still missing, Rep. Greg Casar (D) has secured an independent investigation into staffing levels at key federal weather agencies.

The Washington 'Swamp' Lives up to It's Name, Rodent Infestation has Python-Grip of Congress — By Texas Politics' Javier Manjarres — When President Donald Trump infamously labeled Washington, D.C. as  "The Swamp" because of the deep-rooted bureaucracies that have proven to have a python-type grip on the American public with its back door deals, the shady alliances made within government agencies, and the rodent-like personalities that have scurried around the halls of Congress and the U.S. Capitol, little did he know that the Capitol Hill complex was full of rats, both literally and figuratively.

Texas Job Growth Leads Nation as State Sets Employment Records — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced that Texas job growth continues to outpace the rest of the country, with the state adding 198,300 nonfarm jobs over the past year. Based on June data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Texas Workforce Commission, Texas also reached record highs in both the number of people employed and the size of its labor force.

Rep. Gill Calls for Ramp-Up in Illegal Alien Deportations, Border Militarization (VIDEO) — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield

FBI captures 'Most Wanted' suspect in July 4 ambush on Texas ICE facility — By Rhyma Castillo for San Antonio Express-News

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina