Former immigration and border officials say the Trump administration is floating ideas that range from nullifying treaties to expanding employment screenings.
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Mexican journalist’s case suggests changes to asylum process under Trump
A Mexican reporter who sought asylum in El Paso after receiving death threats has been detained by federal officials —despite having passed an initial test to determine whether he faces a “credible fear” back home, his attorney said.
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Here’s where Texans in Congress stand on Trump’s Syrian airstrikes
Texans in Congress mostly backed President Donald Trump’s recent airstrikes in Syria, according to a Tribune survey of the delegation.
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Cornyn, Cruz part of Senate vote confirming Gorsuch to Supreme Court
The U.S. Senate confirmed Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday morning.
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Cornyn, Cruz join Senate GOP in ending filibuster on Trump’s Supreme Court nominee
A senator’s ability to filibuster a U.S. Supreme Court nominee ended on Thursday.
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Midland congressman to lead House investigation into Russian hack
U.S. Rep. Mike Conaway, R-Midland, now has one of the most sensitive assignments in Congress.
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Congress passes bill rolling back internet privacy rules
House Republicans passed a bill Tuesday that will allow internet service providers to continue to sell users’ browsing habits to advertisers.
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Texas GOP welcomes Trump order repealing climate regulations
Texas Republicans and fossil fuel champions are celebrating an executive order signed by President Trump on Tuesday aimed at curtailing Obama-era climate regulations, calling it a win for utility customers and the state economy.
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Abbott joins Trump in announcement of new McAllen call center
Gov. Greg Abbott joined President Donald Trump in Washington for the announcement of a new “fully bilingual” call center in McAllen.
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Instead of a border wall, some Texans want parks, solar panels or levees
As the Trump Administration moves ahead with its plans for a barrier just north of the Rio Grande, Texans are weighing in on how the president should approach the project. And the ideas range from the comical to the practical.
