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President Donald Trump (R) attempted to raise morale this week as he addressed the Department of War in Quantico, Virginia. In true Trump fashion, the President bounced around from topics like tariffs, the military, ongoing wars, and even President Joe Biden (D). READ MORE.
Governor Greg Abbott: "Texas has the 2nd fastest growing economy in the US. Only North Dakota is growing at a faster rate. The difference there is that North Dakota has a $60 billion gross domestic product. Texas has a $2.6 TRILLION gross domestic product. No state powers the US economy than Texas."
Team Talarico: "Billionaires have taken over Texas and taken over America. That's why we're building a movement to get Big Money out of politics -- but that requires all of us."
Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "The gaslighting is wild. THEY control the White House, the House, and the Senate--yet always find a way to blame Democrats for their mess. The so-called '1.5 trillion wish list' is about protecting health care, food assistance, and housing. The fact that this partisan propaganda is plastered on the main page of HUD is outrageous. They're too busy pointing fingers to do their jobs."
Senator John Cornyn: "This shutdown has nothing to do with health care. it's all about Leader Schumer's progressive base. Government funding expires at midnight tonight. COVID-enhanced Obamacare tax subsidies expire in three months. Someone needs to get serious, Chuck, but it's not @SenateGOP."
President Trump Addresses Department of War in Quantico — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — President Donald Trump (R) attempted to raise morale this week as he addressed the Department of War in Quantico, Virginia. In true Trump fashion, the President bounced around from topics like tariffs, the military, ongoing wars, and even President Joe Biden (D).
John Cornyn Blames Democrats for ICE Facility Shooting — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) addressed the recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Facility shooting that occurred in Dallas, Texas, calling it a troubling rise in political violence.
Paxton Wins Legal Battle Against Biden-Era Medicaid Rule — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a significant nationwide legal victory, successfully striking down a rule from the Former Biden administration's Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that would have expanded federal control over state Medicaid funding mechanisms.
August Pfluger Introduces LAUNCH Act to Boost U.S. Space Competitiveness — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Representative August Pfluger (R), joined by George Whitesides (D-CA), has introduced the LAUNCH Act. The bipartisan legislation aims to streamline commercial space launch regulations, thereby maintaining U.S. leadership in the rapidly evolving space domain.
President Trump Addresses Department of War in Quantico — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina
Texas halts commercial drivers licenses for many immigrants — By Colleen Deguzman for The Texas Tribune
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