Texas Democrats on Capitol Hill are calling for more Congressional oversight, amid news reports of Trump allies communicating with Russian officials.
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Texas Attorney General first in country to file brief backing Trump travel ban
Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an amicus brief Wednesday expressing his support of President Donald Trump’s travel ban, effectively becoming the first state attorney general to back the controversial executive order.
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Congress
Texans in Congress raise questions about Russia, Trump administration
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn said the Senate should investigate now-former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, according to a news report.
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Texas Elections 2018
Texas Democrats begin to plot out strategy for 2018 midterms
A recent private meeting of some of the Democratic Party’s most well-known Texas figures suggests party leaders see glimmers of hope for the midterm elections thanks to President Donald Trump.
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TribCast
“Sanctuary” cities, Syrian refugees and stolen jerseys (podcast)
On this week’s TribCast, Emily talks to Alexa, Aman and Patrick about the hunt for Tom Brady’s missing jersey, the Texas Senate’s fight over “sanctuary” cities and Syrian refugees arriving in Texas amid President Trump’s travel ban.
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Demographics
First turned around by travel ban, Syrian refugee family makes it to Texas
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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Politics
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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Demographics
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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Demographics
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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Demographics
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.
