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RNC Labels James Talarico a "Total Dirtbag" After Adam Hoffman Scandal

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico (D) has been called a 'Total Dirtbag' after the family...READ MORE

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Rep. Brandon Gill: "Over 250,000 non-citizens registered to vote in federal elections, per DHS. Is this what Democrats want for America?"

Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "Two more servicemembers have died because of Trump's illegal and unconstitutional war. My heart is with their families, and I'm praying for the safe return of the servicemember still missing."

Rep. Keith Self: "That’s right! Sharia is already here in Texas."

Rep. Henry Cuellar: "The DSA's platform calls for abolishing institutions like the U.S. Senate, the Electoral College, ICE, and even replacing the Supreme Court. I believe we should focus on strengthening our institutions, not dismantling them, and moving our country forward."

 

Julie Johnson Warns Public Trust in Elections is 'On the Edge'— By Texas Politics' Payton Anderson —Representative Julie Johnson (D-TX) is continuing to call out President Donald Trump’s administration for what she and other...

Congress Debates the Future of DEI Policies— By Texas Politics' Payton Anderson —The debate over Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies continues to divide lawmakers...

RNC Labels James Talarico a 'Total Dirtbag' After Adam Hoffman Scandal— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico (D) has been called a 'Total Dirtbag' after the family...

Border Patrol Agents in El Paso Guarding City Drain System Leading to Southern Border— By Texas Politics' Ashley Pardes—Confined Space Entry teams in El Paso are guarding the city's underground drain system...

Saronic to Invest Over $3 billion in Brownsville Shipbuilding Facility— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —Senator John Cornyn (R) praised Saronic's decision to invest more than $3 billion in Brownsville, saying the expansion will...

Trump Administration Places Four-Year Cap on Student Visas— By Texas Politics' Ashley Pardes—The Trump administration finalized a new rule capping international students' visas to four years, unless...

Texas Tech Renames Football Stadium in Landmark Partnership with Galaxy— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —Texas Tech Athletics has announced a 15-year naming rights agreement with Galaxy that will rename...

Trump Releases China Election-Interference Files in National Address— By Texas Politics' Payton Anderson —President Donald Trump delivered a scathing report Thursday night, announcing the release of documents he said show Chinese hackers...

Texas Democrats Demand Federal Investigation into ICE Shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —Congressman Greg Casar (D) and two fellow Texas Democrats are calling for an independent federal investigation...

Joaquin Castro Calls for Closure of Dilley Family Detention Center— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —Congressman Joaquin Castro (D) and 111 House Democrats are urging the Department of Homeland Security to immediately shut down...

 

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Raeylee Barefield

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