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Sen. Cornyn: Trump Administration Unlikely To Ignore Court Rulings

Senator Cornyn discusses judicial independence, accountability, and upholding the rule of law in government actions.

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Tulsi Gabbard refuses to call Edward Snowden a ‘traitor’ during confirmation hearing

Republicans and Democrats grill Trump’s intelligence nominee over her past defense of the Assad regime

The Independent UK

Bipartisan Senate duo wants to tax more companies out of Russia - Roll Call

Senate Finance Committee members will introduce legislation to stop companies from deducting or claiming credits on taxes paid to Russia.

Roll Call

Texas Governor Spent $11 Billion On Border Security. Now He Wants Federal Reimbursement

Greg Abbott sent letters to Congress, urging federal support to cover Texas' multibillion-dollar Operation Lone Star expenditures.

Latin Times

Watch top Texas business and political leaders discuss the state’s future under Donald Trump

Gov. Greg Abbott, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, business leaders and Texans tabbed for President Donald Trump’s cabinet gathered in Washington last weekend to discuss the new administration.

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Brooke Rollins says she'll shield farmers from impacts of Trump's tariffs in ag secretary nomination hearing

Rollins previously led the Texas Public Policy Foundation and served under Gov. Rick Perry.

The Texas Tribune

Former Texas congressman John Ratcliffe confirmed as CIA director

Ratcliffe is a native of Heath, Texas, where he served as mayor from 2004 to 2012.

The Texas Tribune

Bill to detain undocumented immigrants accused of even minor crimes passes with some Texas Democratic help

The bill, named for Laken Riley, a Georgia student killed by an immigrant, adds legislative muscle to President Trump’s immigration enforcement push.

The Texas Tribune

‘President’s prerogative’: Republicans conveniently dodge questions on Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons

Trump issued pardons for 1,500 people criminally charged with the violent assault on the US Capitol to try and stop certification of 2020 presidential election results

The Independent UK

Trump praises Abbott at inauguration, promises to militarize border and build wall

Texas has already militarized the border under Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star.

The Texas Tribune

Who Is Mike Banks, The Texas Border Czar Set To Be The Next CBP Chief

Banks played a key role in Texas' Operation Lone Star, an initiative aimed at countering record levels of migrant crossings

Latin Times

Senators use confirmation hearings to press views on spy authority - Roll Call

Some Senate Republicans have asked about a powerful spy authority in the confirmation process for picks for key national security roles.

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Trump to tap Texas “border czar” to lead U.S. Border Patrol, report says

Mike Banks, a former Border Patrol agent, has served in his current role as a special advisor to Gov. Greg Abbott since January 2023.

Salon

GOP anti-immigrant bill gets Dem support

A change passed Wednesday mandates the federal detention of any undocumented migrant accused of assaulting a cop

The Guardian - AU

Biden or Trump – who should claim credit for the Gaza ceasefire deal?

Joe Biden says his team negotiated deal but Donald Trump claims it was agreed now only because he is about to become president

The Texas Tribune

Former Texas congressman vows to keep politics out of CIA as director

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped former Republican U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA.

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The Independent UK

Trump has been on a run of big wins — his own agenda push could end the streak

ANALYSIS: Despite some early wins, Trump still faces an uphill battle with his more significant policy proposals, Eric Garcia writes

The Texas Tribune

Texas’ senators plan to support Trump’s Cabinet picks

Some of President-elect Donald Trump’s picks have stirred controversy for past comments and allegations of malfeasance.

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Sen. Cornyn Supports RFK Jr.'S Pro-Vaccine Safety Stance

Senator Cornyn supports Kennedy's pro-vaccine safety stance and emphasizes the importance of science in vaccine research.

Roll Call

An early look at potentially vulnerable senators in 2026 - Roll Call

Democrats looking to flip the Senate in 2026 will need to make gains in states that have swung decidedly Republican in recent years.

Roll Call

Trump open to two-step budget plan despite earlier comments - Roll Call

President-elect Donald Trump softened his push for "one powerful bill" to pass much of his agenda through the budget reconciliation process.

Latin Times

Everything We Know About The New, Biden-Signed Border Law Taking Effect in The New Year

President Joe Biden signed the DHS Border Services Contract Review Act into law Dec. 23, to enhance oversight and efficiency in federal border security contracts.

The Texas Tribune

As Texas Chief Justice Nathan Hecht prepares to retire, he reflects on the Supreme Court he helped change

Over 35 years, Hecht modernized the court, increased access to justice for the poor and saw his conservative views come to dominate the bench.

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