National Politics

James Talarico Shatters Fundraising Record With $27 Million Quarter

Representative James Talarico (D-TX) is making noise in Texas, and his wallet is backing it up. The Austin state representative…

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James Talarico Criticizes Billionaire Tax Loopholes on Tax Day

As Americans across the country file their returns on Tax Day, State Representative James Talarico (D-TX) is urging attention to…

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Greg Abbott Threatens to Pull $110 Million in Safety Funds from Houston Over Immigration Policy

Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) is warning that Houston could lose more than $110 million in state funding after the city…

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Lululemon's Wellness Image Takes a Hit as Ken Paxton Launches 'Forever Chemicals' Probe

Lululemon has built a billion-dollar empire selling the idea of healthy living. Now, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-TX) wants…

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Ken Paxton Opens Investigation into University of North Texas Over DEI Practices

Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-TX) announced Thursday that he has opened a formal investigation into the University of North Texas…

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Brandon Gil Pushes Back on DIGNIDAD Act as Midterms Approach

Representative Brandon Gil (R-TX) is pushing back hard against a bipartisan comprehensive immigration bill making its way through the House…

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Greg Abbott's Ibogaine Bet Hits a Snag as Texas Goes It Alone on Psychedelic Research

A bold initiative championed by Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) to develop a psychedelic treatment for veterans and addiction sufferers has…

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Greg Abbott Credits Low Taxes and Workforce Investment for Economic Surge

Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) celebrated Texas’ continued economic momentum after new labor data showed the state added 40,100 nonfarm jobs…

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Texas Lawmakers on Opposite Sides as Supreme Court Weighs Birthright Citizenship

Congressman Greg Casar (D-TX) sharply criticized President Donald Trump's executive order targeting birthright citizenship following Supreme Court arguments on Wednesday,…

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Texas Eyes New Mexico Territory in Unlikely Annexation Push

A proposal quietly tucked into a routine Texas legislative document has sparked an unexpected international conversation about state borders, political…

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