Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune
Trump Praises Abbott At Inauguration, Promises To Militarize Border And Build Wall
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will declare a national emergency, send troops to the southern border, deport...
Gov. Greg Abbott Announces More Than $500 Million In Public Safety Grants
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday over $500 million in grants for public safety programs throughout the state, including assistance for victims of crime, border...
After Learning Hard Lessons In Austin, Greg Casar To Take Congressional Progressive Caucus In...
WASHINGTON — In 2019, Austin repealed a ban on camping in the city. It was a priority championed by the city council’s most progressive...
Tony Gonzales Openly Blasts Fellow Republicans As “Scumbags” And Klansmen
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio, ripped into his party’s right flank for voting against billions in foreign aid for U.S. allies...
Texas Republicans Stuck With Kevin McCarthy, But It Wasn’t Enough To Save Him
WASHINGTON — Texas Republicans joined together to support U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s leadership on Tuesday — but it wasn’t enough to save the...
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar Carjacked at Gunpoint Near His Washington Home
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, was carjacked at gunpoint Monday night near his Washington home, according to his chief of staff.
Three armed...
Texas Latino Democrats Call on Sen. Bob Menendez to Resign After Bribery Indictment
WASHINGTON — Texas Democrats in Congress began calling for Sen. Bob Menendez to resign Tuesday after the New Jersey Democrat’s recent corruption indictment.
“He absolutely...
Two Texas Democrats Will Vote For GOP Bill To Reverse Their Own Party’s Signature...
WASHINGTON — Congressional Republicans are pushing an energy bill that would overturn much of President Joe Biden’s climate agenda, and two South Texas Democrats...
Texas Border Republican Accuses GOP Of Using Immigration Crisis For Politics
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio, accused his fellow Republicans of politicizing the border for their own benefit, further escalating his standoff with...
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Joe Biden Over Signing Federal Spending Package
WASHINGTON — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued President Joe Biden on Wednesday for signing last year’s federal government funding package, arguing it was...
