Opinion/Newsletters

US Sanctions Chinese Companies Aiding Iran's Ballistic Missile Program

The US Treasury Department has announced a wave of sanctions against certain Chinese and Iranian companies and individuals to stymie…

11 months ago

LONESTAR — 4.29.2025 — Cuellar Breaks Rank on Abrego Garcia — O'Rourke Debates U.S. Senate Run — and More...

Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar (D) is breaking ranks with fellow Democrats over their defense of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an illegal…

11 months ago

Time Is Of Essence: Protect Children of Texas and Save Community Health Plans including Cook Children’s Health Plan

By: Rick W. Merrill, President & CEO, Cook Children’s Health Care System Imagine being forced to forfeit a local, trusted…

11 months ago

Trump Administration Pressures China on Tariff Negotiations

President Donald Trump’s cabinet members are increasing public pressure on China as trade negotiations over bilateral tariffs unfold. President Trump…

11 months ago

LONESTAR — 4.28.2025 — Cornyn Accuses Paxton of Pleading the Fifth During Impeachment Trial — and More...

The political feud between Senator John Cornyn (R) and Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) continues as Senator Cornyn accuses his…

11 months ago

US Strikes Houthi Detention Center, Promises Further Action

The US recently struck a Houthi-controlled prison in the latest wave of airstrikes against the terrorist group in Yemen.  According…

11 months ago

Hegseth Enacts "No More Walking on Eggshells Policy"

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently signed a memorandum enacting internal reforms across the Department of Defense (DOD) relating to…

11 months ago

LONESTAR — 4.25.2025 — Abbott Creates Texas DOGE — Texas Ethics Commission Bill Sparks GOP Outcry — and More...

Governor Greg Abbott (R) signed Senate Bill 14, also known as the “Texas DOGE” law, at the Texas Capitol today,…

12 months ago

US Lawmakers Commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day

US lawmakers across the political spectrum are commemorating Yom HaShoah, the Hebrew phrase for ‘Day of The Holocaust’ or Holocaust…

12 months ago

Big Bank Swipe Fees Are Fueling The Credit Debt Crisis In Texas

By Joe Kefauver  Texas has a credit card debt problem. According to WalletHub’s latest report, Texans collectively owe over $111 billion in credit…

12 months ago