Texas governor wants Farenthold to pay for special election
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is asking a former congressman from his own party who resigned following sexual harassment allegations to pay for the special election to replace him.
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Civil rights groups turn to locals to ramp up pressure on Congress to undo citizenship question
Civil rights groups are turning to churches and community groups to pressure Congress to undo a decision to add a question about citizenship to the Census. Civil rights groups turn to locals to ramp up pressure on Congress to undo citizenship question Civil rights groups are turning to churches and community groups to pressure Congress to undo a decision to add a question about citizenship to the Census.
Chief Justice Roberts spent the morning showcasing how impossibly naive he is on matters of race
Abbott v. Perez is a case of mind-numbing procedural complexity. It involves Texas' successful efforts to draw gerrymandered maps in 2011 - maps that were eventually found to be an illegal racial gerrymander by a federal court - and then maintain as much of these illegal maps as possible for as long as possible after the fact.
Cruz-Oa Rourke race for U.S. Senate now a too close to calla in Texas
The race for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas may be closer than some thought. A new Quinnipiac Poll shows the race between Ted Cruz, right, and Beto O'Rourke, left, is in a dead heat.
House panel moves to curb food stamps, renew farm subsidies
Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., joined at right by Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., argues in opposition as members members of the House Agriculture Committee assemble to craft a new farm bill which includes an overhaul of the food stamp program, officially known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Republicans are proposing stricter work mandates on the nation's more than 40 million food stamp recipients.
Amanda Balionis On Valero Texas Open: Windy Conditions To Be A Factor
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The End of the Strong Speaker
When House Speaker Paul Ryan announced that he would step down from his position and not run for reelection, the news didn't come as that much of a surprise. Of course, it is a big deal to learn that the most powerful person in Congress is relinquishing their authority.
Ted Cruz runs for re-election as though it’s still 2016
In this April 2, 2018, file photo, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, waves to supporters as he enters the room while campaigning for re-election at the National Border Patrol Council Local 3307 offices in Edinburg, Texas. The Texan is seeking re-election to the U.S. Senate by pledging to repeal Barack Obama's signature health care law, abolish the IRS and beat back federal overreach, even though the Trump administration has already diluted the health law, delivered sweeping tax cuts and code revisions and controls Washington along with a Republican-led Congress.
Cruz’s lesser fundraising haul
When U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke announced his latest fundraising haul earlier this month - a stunning $6.7 million - it was widely expected to surpass what his rival, Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, brought in over the same period. Now it's clear by how much: roughly $3.5 million.
The Latest: Pence informed US leaders of Syria announcement
Pence plans to promote the U.S. as a steady trading partner and press Latin American partners to further isolate Venezuela during his ... A potent, slow-moving spring storm system that's expected to persist through the weekend has begun raking the Plains and Midwest, bringing blizzard conditions to South Dakota and the threat of tornadoes from Texas... A potent, slow-moving spring storm system that's expected to persist through the weekend has begun raking the Plains and Midwest, bringing blizzard conditions to South Dakota and the threat of tornadoes from Texas and Louisiana north all the way to Iowa.
The Latest: McConnell praises Ryan and his legacy
Ryan will not run for re-election, The Associa... The Ohio Supreme Court will decide whether the widow of a former University of Notre Dame football player can sue the school and the NCAA over allegations her husband was disabled by concussions from his college... The Ohio Supreme Court will decide whether the widow of a former University of Notre Dame football player can sue the school and the NCAA over allegations her husband was disabled by concussions from his college career in the 1970s. . FILE - In this June 29, 2016 file photo, a man holds a bag of synthetic marijuana in Houston.
White voters sue Dallas County over claims of voter discrimination
That question, which might cause some to chuckle, will be answered after a trial starting April 16 that could change the face of the voting rights struggle in America. Four white residents are suing Dallas County, claiming that the current boundaries of county commissioner districts violate their voting rights.
Authorities release Austin bombing investigation documents
Federal officials said Monday that the suspect in a series of fatal Austin package bombings used PVC pipe casing, a metal pipe and shrapnel in his attacks that killed two people and seriously injured four others. Authorities released an affidavit used to support an arrest warrant for suspect Mark Conditt.
Three states pledge 1,600 troops for Trump’s border fight
Governor Doug Ducey speaks to Arizona National Guard soldiers prior to deployment to the Mexico border Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas have pledged to send about 1,600 National Guard members to the US-Mexico border, responding to President Donald Trump's plan to use the military to help fight illegal immigration and drug trafficking. Texas governor Greg Abbott said he would add about 300 troops a week to the 250 members of the National Guard whose deployment was announced on Friday until the total number reaches at least 1,000 troops.
Trump threatens Syria strike, suggests Russia shares blame
This image made from video released by the Syrian Civil Defense White Helmets, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, shows a toddler given oxygen through respirators foll... . FILE- In this May 19, 2015, file photo, R. Scott Turner, Professor of Neurology and Director of the Memory Disorder Center at Georgetown University Hospital, points to PET scan results that are part of a study on Alzheimer'... Scientists propose new way to define Alzheimer's disease using biological signs, such as brain changes, not just memory loss and other symptoms.
Abbott says Texas boosting number of troops to border to 1,000
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says his state will commit at least 1,000 National Guard troops to the Mexico border in response to President Donald Trump's call. Abbott told San Antonio radio station KTSA on Monday that the state will add around 300 Guard members a week.
Eight Times Texas Shot Itself in the Foot
There was a time when some viewed Texas as a model for the rest of the county. It wasn't that long ago, either.
Trump troop request creates opening for governors to say no
Cruz Bryan while formally welcoming back Oregon Army National Guard members during a demobilization ceremony of the... . FILE--In this Jan. 9, 2017, file photo, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown delivers her inaugural speech in the Capitol House chambers in Salem, Ore.
Arizona, Texas send 400 troops to border after Trump’s call
In this Friday, Jan. 19, 2007 file photo, a National Guard unit patrols the Arizona-Mexico border in Sasabe, Ariz. On Friday, April 6, 2018, Arizona and Texas announced that they were preparing to deploy National Guard members to the U.S.-Mexico border in response to President Donald Trump's call for more border security.
‘Eyes and ears’: Past Guard border deployments offer clues
The U.S. National Guard faces a vastly different environment than it did on its last two deployments to the border with Mexico, with far fewer illegal crossings and more Central Americans than Mexicans coming. Still, its role is shaping up much the same: moving more Border Patrol agents from behind-the-scenes jobs to the front lines.