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Troy Nehls Backs Trump's Approach to Venezuelan Drug Boats

Troy Nehls offered strong support for President Donald Trump's recent strikes on drug-trafficking boats linked to Venezuela. READ MORE.

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Troy Nehls Backs Trump's Approach to Venezuelan Drug Boats — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Troy Nehls offered strong support for President Donald Trump's recent strikes on drug-trafficking boats linked to Venezuela.

Julie Johnson Condemns Secretary Kristi Noem Over Detainments — By Texas Politics' Nasya Thomas — Texas Congresswoman Julie Johnson (D-TX) censured Department of Homeland Security operations after taking the floor at a congressional hearing this week.

U.S. Admiral Steps Down from Command Early Amid Challenges — By Texas Politics' Joseph Quesada — U.S. Navy Admiral Alvin Holsey, who is in charge of military operations in Latin America, handed off command responsibilities this week.

Ted Cruz Introduces Bill to Expand Short-Term Health Insurance Options — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R), joined by Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC), has introduced the Competition and Openness in Markets to Promote Efficiency, Transparency, and Enhanced Affordability (COMPETE) Act, legislation aimed at expanding access to short-term, limited-duration insurance (STLDI) plans.

Troy Nehls Backs Trump's Approach to Venezuelan Drug Boats — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield

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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