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Texas Congressman Introduces Bill to End Birthright Citizenship Following Trump Order
As President Trump tests the limits of presidential authority with an executive order on birthright citizenship, one U.S. representative from Texas is offering legal change the old-fashioned way: through Congressional action. However, both approaches are sure to draw litigation. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium
El Paso Port of Entry, CBP One Immigration App Reportedly Shut Down After Trump Inauguration
Security actions along the southern border have already ramped up in the hour after President Donald Trump’s inauguration with ports of entry being shut down and immigration appointments cancelled. According to an El Paso Fox News affiliate, the port of entry in El Paso was “temporarily closed” on the day of the inauguration. × This
President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance Take Oaths of Office
In the Capitol Rotunda on Monday, Chief Supreme Court Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office to President Donald Trump to become the 47th president of the U.S. “The golden age of America begins,” Trump said after taking the oath. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to
Two Texans Nominated for Trump’s Cabinet Face Senate Confirmation Hearings
The first batch of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominations have begun their Senate confirmation hearings, including two Texans: former Texas congressman and Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe, and former member of the Texas Legislature Scott Turner. Since Trump is yet to be officially inaugurated, the hearings cannot include a formal vote or decision by
Trump Taps Texas Border Czar Mike Banks to Head U.S. Border Patrol
President-elect Donald Trump continues to fill out his future administration with another notable pick to lead the U.S. Border Patrol. Mike Banks has been tapped to head the agency, according to the New York Post, set to replace its current chief Jason Owens. The appointment of Banks was later confirmed by Ali Bradley of NewsNation.
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments Over Texas’ Age Verification Law for Pornographic Websites
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) heard oral arguments on a Texas case that involves a law that requires age verification for access to sexually explicit websites. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. See the
Trump-Nominated Texans John Ratcliffe, Scott Turner Set for Senate Confirmation Hearings This Week
Two Texans chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to fill cabinet positions are scheduled for their Senate confirmation hearings this week. Trump tapped former Texas congressman and Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe to be the director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in November. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to
Abbott Announces Flags to Fly Full-Mast in Texas for Trump Inauguration Despite Biden Order
Despite an order from President Joe Biden, Gov. Greg Abbott has announced all flags at the Texas Capitol and other state buildings should be flown at full-mast during the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. Biden ordered U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff for 30 days after the death of former President Jimmy Carter on
Iranian and Egyptian Special Interest Aliens, Russian Mercenary Apprehended at Southern Border
A rash of recent terrorist attacks has heightened the attention of many to the activities at the U.S. southern border. In wake of the tragic events on New Year’s Day in New Orleans, when a Texas man with ties to ISIS killed 15 people in a vehicle ramming attack and died in a shootout with
New ‘ Live in Mexico ‘ Bill Filed by Texas Congressman
With a new bill introduced by a sophomore Texas senator, efforts to increase border security under the approaching Donald Trump administration appear to have some parliamentary support. Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX-26 ) has introduced a bill, the” REMAIN in Mexico Act”, which would codify and reinstate the 2019 Migrant Protection Protocols. Gill’s act has 74
Congress Certifies Donald Trump’s Electoral College Victory
President-elect Donald Trump’s 2024 Electoral College victory has been certified by the 119th Congress. Trump defeated Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris in November. He won the Electoral College vote 312 to 226 — and also won the popular vote over Harris by a margin of 1.5 percent. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is
Texas Electors Cast Presidential Ballots for Donald Trump and J.D. Vance
Pursuant to the quadrennial requirement in the Texas Constitution, the 40 presidential electors for the 2024 election met in Austin on Tuesday to cast their ballots for President-elect Donald Trump and vice president-elect J.D. Vance. The process is less pivotal than it once was, as each party selects its own set of electors in each
