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Texas A&M Says 'No' to Plato

Plato, widely regarded as the foundational figure of Western philosophy and whose ideas profoundly shaped early Christian theology and metaphysics, is at the center of an educational joust this week. READ MORE.

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Rep. Greg Casar: "Yesterday, Trump announced he wants to channel Venezuela's oil money into a slush fund for himself. Hell no."

Rep. Wesley Hunt: "The bottom line is this: when a federal officer gives you instructions, you abide by them and then you get to keep your life."

Congressional Candidate Colin Allred: "The dream of homeownership shouldn't require a six-figure salary, but in TX-33, too many families are doing everything right and still can't afford a home."

Senator John Cornyn: "I voted NO on @SenTimKaine's resolution to cripple @realDonaldTrump's efforts in Venezuela. Democrats are so blinded by TDS they can't even acknowledge that @POTUS is making our world a safer place."

Texas A&M Says 'No' to Plato — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Plato, widely regarded as the foundational figure of Western philosophy and whose ideas profoundly shaped early Christian theology and metaphysics, is at the center of an educational joust this week.

Trump Exits 66 International Organizations and Global Engagement — By Texas Politics' Joseph Quesada — President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the United States from 66 organizations, agencies, and commissions, including some associated with the United Nations that “operate contrary to U.S. national interests,” the White House said in a statement.

RFK Jr.'s New Food Pyramid Prioritizes Real Food — By Texas Politics' Joseph Quesada — Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., announced updated dietary guidelines for Americans. The new recommendations promote consuming whole foods, proteins, and healthy fats.

John Cornyn Praises Trump, Warns Adversaries after Maduro Capture — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) praised President Trump's leadership during remarks on the Senate floor following Operation Absolute Resolve, which resulted in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.

Texas Lawmakers Release RSC Budget to Balance Federal Books in 10 Years — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Republican Study Committee leaders, Representatives Beth Van Duyne and August Pfluger, have released the RSC Budget, a comprehensive fiscal blueprint aimed at balancing the federal budget within ten years by returning spending to pre-pandemic levels and curbing what they describe as Washington's reckless spending habits.

Texas A&M Says 'No' to Plato — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

Texas braces for for another arctic blast as snow, freeze loom — By Zachary-Taylor Wright for MySA

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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