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Kash Patel Says FBI Will 'Follow the Money' on Threats

During a House Judiciary Committee hearing, FBI Director Kash Patel fielded questions from the committee, affirming that the FBI will "follow the money" on issues related to “Dark Money” in politics and the “Epstein Files.” READ MORE.

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Senator Ted Cruz: "I'm getting really tired of Tucker & his cronies falsely claiming 'Charlie agreed with me that Israel is terrible & the problem in America is all the damn Jews....'. I knew Charlie well & indeed the very last conversation we had was how deeply concerned he was about the rising, toxic wave of antisemitism on the right."

Rep. Pat Fallon: "Happy Constitution Day! The GREATEST self-government document ever written, penned by true patriots to secure our God-given rights. Let's honor it by defending liberty, shrinking government, and putting America first."

Rep. Troy Nehls: "Democrat members of Congress have turned what should be productive committee hearings into absolute clown shows."

Rep. Brandon Gill: "Far too many online platforms are filled with users celebrating Charlie's assassination. Calls for political violence are not protected free speech. Looking forward to questioning the CEOs of Discord, Stream [sic], Twitch, and Reddit on October 8."

Kash Patel Says FBI Will 'Follow the Money' on Threats — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — During a House Judiciary Committee hearing, FBI Director Kash Patel fielded questions from the committee, affirming that the FBI will "follow the money" on issues related to “Dark Money” in politics and the “Epstein Files.”

Greg Abbott Signs Career Training Bills, Strengthening Workforce — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Governor Greg Abbott (R) has signed House Bill 20 and House Bill 120 into law, expanding career and technical education (CTE) opportunities for students across Texas. The new laws aim to strengthen workforce readiness by offering more flexible pathways outside of traditional four-year college degrees.

Ted Cruz Defends Free Speech Amid Backlash to Charlie Kirk's Death — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R) reaffirmed that the First Amendment protects hateful or offensive speech, which clashes with the Trump administration's position on limiting hate speech.

Ken Paxton Announced Arrest in Starr County Ballot Harvesting Case — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the arrest of Modesta Vela in Starr County for her role in an illegal ballot harvesting scheme connected to the 2022 general election.

Wesley Hunt Confronts Rise in Political Violence — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — During a House Judiciary Committee hearing, Representative Wesley Hunt (R) questioned FBI Director Kash Patel about the rising tide of political violence in the United States.

Kash Patel Says FBI Will 'Follow the Money' on Threats — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

Expectant mom Cardi B's 'Little Miss Drama' tour to stop in Texas. Here's when. — By Rhyma Castillo for San Antonio Express-News

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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