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Greg Abbot Reaffirms Support for Texas Veterans at VFW Conference

Governor Greg Abbott (R) delivered remarks at the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Mid-Winter Conference, reaffirming his administration's commitment to supporting Texas veterans and honoring those who have served the nation overseas. READ MORE.

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "One year into Trump's second term and life hasn't gotten any more affordable for everyday Americans."

Rep. Brian Babin: "93% fewer border crossings in one year. As Co-Chair of the House Border Security Caucus, I'll continue fighting alongside @POTUS to keep America safe and our borders secure."

State Rep. James Talarico: "A handful of billionaires have redesigned our politics for their own profit. We keep watching, we keep scrolling, we keep fighting -- and they keep getting richer. Fight the system, not your neighbor."

Rep. Joaquin Castro: "Texans paid $1,210 more last year because of inflation. Folks can't afford to pay for Trump's obsession with Greenland too--new tariffs and higher interest rates are pushing up prices. When will Republicans in the Congress finally say no to this President?"

Greg Abbot Reaffirms Support for Texas Veterans at VFW Conference — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Governor Greg Abbott (R) delivered remarks at the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Mid-Winter Conference, reaffirming his administration's commitment to supporting Texas veterans and honoring those who have served the nation overseas.

Ken Paxton issues Opinion Declaring DEI Unconstitutional on MLK Day — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a legal opinion declaring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies unconstitutional across the Texas government, marking one of the most expansive legal actions against DEI frameworks at the state level to date.

Top U.S. Archbishops Denounce American Foreign Policy — By Texas Politics' Joseph Quesada — Three U.S. Catholic archbishops from Chicago, Washington D.C and Newark New Jersey, released a joint statement over the direction of the Trump administration’s foreign policy, stating that military campaigns must only be utilized as a last effort while also questioning the nature of the U.S.’s “moral role in confronting evil around the world.”

‘60 Minutes’ Airs Delayed El Salvador Prison Segment — By Texas Politics' Joseph Quesada — CBS News aired its 60 Minutes broadcast about the Trump administration’s immigrant deportations, which was previously held by CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss, on January 18.

Kristi Noem Defends Minnesota ICE Operations Amid Protests — By Texas Politics' Joseph Quesada — Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended the Trump administration’s massive immigration crackdown in Minnesota, asserting that a federal judge’s ruling limiting federal agents’ practices “didn’t change anything.”

Greg Abbot Reaffirms Support for Texas Veterans at VFW Conference — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield

A third immigrant held at detention center has died — By Sanford Nowlin for San Antonio Current

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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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