For the Almohammad family, a hold on President Trump’s refugee ban meant they were finally able to reach Texas and meet the volunteers who would help them call the state home.
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Trump invites speculation after offering to “destroy” Texas senator
President Donald Trump invited a wave of speculation Tuesday at the White House when he volunteered to “destroy” the career of an unnamed Texas state senator in response to a state sheriff’s complaint about the lawmaker.
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s entry order nationwide
A federal judge in Washington state declared Friday that he would temporarily block enforcement of President Trump’s controversial ban on entry to the United States.
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In South Texas, fire-ravaged mosque seen as symbol of unity
Victoria’s Muslim community is getting a lot of help picking up the pieces of its burned-down mosque, which has emerged as a symbol of unity amid a time of national fear and discord.
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In border visit, Abbott urges balance between security, trade
Gov. Greg Abbott told Donald Trump’s new Homeland Security secretary Wednesday that border security should be balanced with Texas’ economic interests.
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Former Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson confirmed as next Secretary of State
The U.S. Senate approved former Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson as the first Texan in almost 25 years to serve as the country’s next Secretary of State.
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John Cornyn jumps to Ted Cruz’s defense in dispute with Al Franken
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn jumped to the defense of his Senate colleague, Ted Cruz, at a hearing on Wednesday. At issue was Cruz’s remarks during a recent confirmation hearing for one of President Trump’s cabinet picks.
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Analysis: Texas, a legislative sideshow to the main act in D.C.
The Texas Legislature is primed to go, but this is going to be a session outside the limelight. The Texans are busy, but the spotlight is on the new administration in Washington, D.C.
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Trump picks Gorsuch for U.S. Supreme Court, bypassing Willett
President Donald Trump on Tuesday named U.S. appeals court judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court, picking him from a list of candidates that had included Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Willett.
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Committee sends Rick Perry’s energy secretary nomination to full Senate
A powerful Senate committee backed Rick Perry’s confirmation on Tuesday, clearing the way for full Senate approval in the coming weeks.
