The House passed legislation introduced by Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D), House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler (D-NY) and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) on Wednesday which renewed the 1994 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The legislation seeks to protect and […]
On Saturday, the House of Representatives passed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan proposed by President Joe Biden to accelerate the United States’ recovery from the economic and health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing recession. First proposed […]
Following the death of Rep. Ron Wright (TX-R) earlier this month, Gov. Greg Abbott announced that a special election in the 6th Congressional District would take place on May 1st. Among Democrats and Republicans vying for the position is Susan […]
Both Texas Republican Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn have vehemently spoken out against Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial. While neither Cruz nor Cornyn have explicitly expressed how they will vote in the upcoming trial, it seems unlikely that they […]
Governor Greg Abbott took to Twitter Monday in response to Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller’s announcement of background checks on 25K National Guard members deployed in Washington, D.C. “This is the most offensive thing I’ve ever heard,” Abbott tweeted. “No […]
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-D) sent a letter to the Pentagon in which she expressed her strong objection to the diversion of resources and personnel scheduled to be used for President Donald Trump’s departure from the White House. Jackson Lee’s […]
Ahead of impeachment proceedings, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi listed Rep. Joaquin Castro (TX-D) in the team of House impeachment managers who would prosecute the case against President Trump in the Senate. The impeachment measure charges the president with incitement of […]
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 […]
Following the violent storming of the US Capitol on Wednesday, the 127 Republican lawmakers who persisted in their objections to president-elect Joe Biden’s electoral victory face backlash from donors, constituents and GOP colleagues. Sen. Ted Cruz is a notable member […]
After the violent mob stormed Capitol Hill and clashed with police on Wednesday afternoon, Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (TX-D) issued a statement which stressed President Trump’s responsibility. She stated: “This insurrection was incited, encouraged, and praised by the President of the […]
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