As the Democratic-controlled House votes on impeaching President Donald Trump for urging his supporters to march on the U.S. Capitol last week, Texas lawmakers split along party lines. “After yesterday’s failed coup attempt, it is clear that our fragile democracy […]
Yesterday, the U.S. House called on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment in order to remove President Donald Trump from office. Supported by Texas Democrats, the vote was passed 223-205. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) introduced the resolution […]
Tomorrow, President Donald Trump is expected to travel to the U.S.-Mexico border to highlight his administration’s work on border security, an issue which defined his 2016 campaign. Trump’s visit to Alamo will mark the completion of 4,500 miles of border […]
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.”
After a violent mob stormed of the U.S. Capitol and disrupted Wednesday’s joint session, Congress completed the typically perfunctory electoral count. Results were certified in all states, including Pennsylvania and Arizona, and Vice President Mike Pence announced Joe Biden’s victory. […]
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.
Attorney General William Barr has faced scrutiny following growing tension with President Trump (R) regarding opposing views on voter fraud in the 2020 election. On Twitter, President Trump made the announcement, noting that the departure is an amicable, and Republican leadership like Texas Senator Ted Cruz (R) is now following in thanking Barr for his work and commitment under the Trump administration.
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.”
A newly-uncovered interview with Texas Senator Ted Cruz (R) is being shared on social media, and the Senator is receiving criticism from Democrats for his comments regarding the election and COVID-19 pandemic.
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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