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LONESTAR — 2.23.2026 — Congressional Bill to Protect Dogs Sparks Controversy

One Palestinian Activist's Post About Dogs Just Sparked a Bill in Congress

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Rep. Dan Crenshaw: "My new bill makes it simple: if you want to pretend to be a cop, the government will provide the uniform. It just won't be blue. It'll be orange."

Rep. Joaquin Castro: “San Antonians and families across the country deserve lower costs, not reckless trade wars.”

State Senator Roland Gutierrez: "Texas Latinos are under attack from Trump and Abbott. I’m fighting back and demanding answers."

Rep. Keith Self: "Working and service dogs have changed the lives of countless Americans. They are far more than companions -- they provide protection, independence, healing, and hope."

One Palestinian Activist's Post About Dogs Just Sparked a Bill in Congress — By Texas Politics' Ericka Piñon — When a Palestinian activist posted a comment about dogs on social media...

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Secretary Marco Rubio Shares Strategic Vision Before Board of Peace — By Texas Politics' Joseph Quesada — In a speech given at the Board of Peace Event in the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C...

Secretary Rubio Announces Visa Restrictions on Chilean Officials — By Texas Politics' Joseph Quesada — Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the U.S. Department of State (DoS) announced this week a response to Chilean officials who have sought to undermine regional security...

State Department Announces Foreign Relations of the United States Publication Digitization — By Texas Politics' Joseph Quesada — The Department of State (DoS) announced this week the release of Foreign Relations of the United States, 1958–1960, Volume V...

Aetna Earns Health Plan of the Year Award from Press Ganey — By Staff Reports — Press Ganey, a leading global provider of experience technology, data analytics, and AI-powered insights, announced Aetna, a division of CVS Health, as its first-ever Health Plan of the Year recipient...

One Palestinian Activist's Post About Dogs Just Sparked a Bill in Congress — By Texas Politics' Ericka Piñon

South Texas House races see accusations of intraparty sabotage — By Berenice Garcia for The Texas Tribune

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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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