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Allen West says cool heads will prevail against the ‘Bidenistas’

Daniel Molina Posted On January 11, 2021

After the storming of the Capitol, and as Democrats prepare to possibly file an article of impeachment against President Donald Trump (R), former Florida Rep. Allen West (R) assures that “cool heads always prevail.”

2020 Election / democrats

Texas Democrats Respond to Capitol Hill Chaos

Isabel Webb Carey Posted On January 7, 2021

In response to the violence in the Capitol yesterday, Texas Democrats linked the destruction to Trump’s refusal to accept the election outcome and avowed to fulfill their constitutional duties. Over the past weeks, Trump has called upon his supporters to […]

democrats / Joe Biden

Biden Announces Appointment of Three Texans for White House Staff

Isabel Webb Carey Posted On January 6, 2021

On Tuesday, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris announced the appointment of Cristóbal J. Alex, Emmy Ruiz and Adrian Saenz to serve in high-profile roles in the Biden administration. Cristóbal J. Alex was selected as Deputy Cabinet Secretary. […]

democrats / U.S. Congress

Arrington Blasts House Speaker Pelosi’s Radical Rule Changes

Isabel Webb Carey Posted On January 5, 2021

Yesterday, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-R) released a statement blasting House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (MD-D) “radical” rule changes for the 117th Congress. He stated: “Attention, America! Today, Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats jammed through a radical Rules Package that fundamentally changes […]

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Castro Presses Senate Republicans on $2,000 Checks

Daniel Molina Posted On December 29, 2020

In the battle to direct an effective and efficient COVID-relief bill, Democrats and President Trump (R) found some common ground after the President slammed lawmakers’ attempt to send Americans $600. Calling for Americans to receive $2,000 instead, Democrats agreed, but they’re also pointing out that this has been their goal all along.

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McCaul Wants Congress to Focus on COVID-19 Relief, Not Cats

Daniel Molina Posted On December 10, 2020

Texas Rep. Michael McCaul (R), the lead Republican on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Chairman of the China Task Force, took to social media to criticize House Democrats for prioritize anything but COVID-relief for Americans.

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Crenshaw says “very loud” Progressives “largely rejected” on Election Day

Daniel Molina Posted On December 3, 2020

In speaking to the Floridian, Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw (D) commented on the Democratic party expanding their socialist “squad,” saying that “they have lost moderates, so you’re only going to see that movement grow more powerful” because “they’re very loud, very emboldened.”

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Crenshaw Goes on Offense, Targets Harris Over Covid Relief

Daniel Molina Posted On November 30, 2020

Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R) has also aimed some words at Senator Harris, responding to her on social media by saying “Senator I know you’ve been busy with the election, but your party BLOCKED a vote on relief for small businesses.”

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Crenshaw Calls for “no More Lockdowns”

Daniel Molina Posted On November 18, 2020

Although the election results are still being contested by President Trump (R), Americans are beginning to question what a Biden administration would mean for the United States as COVID-19 cases continue to skyrocket across the country. With states like California and New York urging for a national mask mandate and lockdown, they have also caused controversy over measures regarding how many family members can be present in the household during Thanksgiving.

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Texas Reps. Escobar and Allred call out extremism and hate