Potential Winter Storm Threatens Texans, State of Emergency Declared
Governor Greg Abbott (R) has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of a potential winter storm expected to impact large portions of Texas beginning Thursday, January 22nd. READ MORE.
State Rep. Vikki Goodwin: "Today I met with faith leaders from across our district for an important conversation about serving our community. When we bring diverse voices to the table, we strengthen our ability to address the needs of all Texans. Together, we're building bridges and finding common ground to better serve our neighbors."
Senator Ted Cruz: "[Greenland's] critical minerals and Arctic location matter as China and Russia grow more aggressive."
Congressional Candidate Colin Allred: "When members of Congress trade stocks, the system rigged. They have access to information that everyday Americans will never see -- then use it to pad their portfolios. That's not public service. That's corruption, and it needs to end."
State Rep. Brian Harrison: "The liberal media is big mad that I'm demanding Legislative hearings to fight back against Sharia law! The more that leftist 'media' attacks me, the more committed I am to fighting to save Texas. This is what being over the target looks like. Not stopping."
Potential Winter Storm Threatens Texans, State of Emergency Declared — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Governor Greg Abbott (R) has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of a potential winter storm expected to impact large portions of Texas beginning Thursday, January 22nd.
August Pfluger Presses FCC on Countering Chinese Communist Party Influence — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Congressman August Pfluger (R) sharply focused on the growing threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) during a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee hearing, questioning Federal Communications Commission leadership on how the United States is preparing to compete with China in critical communications and spectrum policy.
Lindsey Halligan Departs DOJ After Court Order — By Texas Politics' Joseph Quesada — A federal judge has barred Lindsey Halligan, President Donald Trump’s appointee as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, from referring to herself by the title before the court or potentially face attorney disciplinary proceedings, due to her continued use of the title, ignoring “a binding court order” that nullified her from the role.
Justice Department Subpoenas Walz and Others in Investigation — By Texas Politics' Joseph Quesada — The Justice Department (DOJ) served grand jury subpoenas to Minnesota officials, ramping its probe into whether state lawmakers conspired to obstruct law enforcement during the recent surge in immigration crackdowns in the Minneapolis-St. Paul areas being carried out by the Trump administration.
Supreme Court Skeptical of Hawaii's Gun Ownership Law — By Texas Politics' Joseph Quesada — Members of the U.S. Supreme Court took into consideration a Hawaii law that limits individuals with concealed-carry permits from carrying firearms on private property open to the public unless granted consent from the property owner, with the majority deeming the legislation as an infringement on the U.S Constitution’s Second Amendment.
Potential Winter Storm Threatens Texans, State of Emergency Declared — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield
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