As Texas continues to see skyrocketing COVID-19 cases, Senator John Cornyn (R) is slamming the Senate, arguing that they should remain in session to pass effective COVID relief for Americans instead of passing tax breaks for the rich and marijuana subsidies.
One day after President Trump drew ire from critics for suggesting that the upcoming 2020 Presidential election should be postponed for what he believes would be voter fraud as a result of mail-in-ballots, Stephen Miller, political advisor to the President, is doubling down on the idea.
Over the weekend, President Trump (R) drew criticism over his focus on wanting to ban the social media platform TikTok.
All eyes were on the hearing involving Attorney General William Barr this week, and one takeaway that many have pointed out in a humorous way is “reclaiming my time.”
As Texas continue to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, Senator John Cornyn (R) has introduced legislation that would help Texans who are being laid off or furloughed as a result of COVID-19. With the legislation, Texans would continue on their employer’s health plan until December 31st, 2020.
As tension continues to rise between Republicans and Democrats, Texas Senator Ted Cruz (R) has unleashed on Democratic lawmakers, slamming the Democratic House leadership.
After receiving criticism for having voted in the 2008 Democratic primaries, Renee Swann is now facing heavy criticism after Texas Rep. Pete Sessions (R) has called for Swann to return a PPP loan to the U.S. Treasury.
After suffering a defeat by Democrat Colin Allred in the November 2018 midterm election, Republican Pete Sessions has now shifted his sights to Texas’ 17th congressional district. In his battle to become a Texas Rep., Sessions faces opposition from Republican Renee Swann who’s also vying for the congressional seat. However, while Swann has launched an advertisement discrediting Sessons’ time in office, Swann is receiving some criticism of her own based on prior voting efforts.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) has issued a statewide mask order amidst a disagreement between Republicans and Democrats on whether wearing masks should be mandated by the government. Though some Republicans may disagree with the Texas Republican’s decision, it’s receiving support from Texas Democrats who are championing it as the right move as the Lonestar state faces a rise in COVID-19 cases.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz (R) launched criticism at Big Tech, arguing that technology companies have “stacked the deck against the American people.”
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