In the Texas Political Roundup: Lawmakers push for school choice legislation, President Trump unveils plans to build a wall on the southern border and Gov. Greg Abbott proposes removing any officeholder who promotes “sanctuary cities.”
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Trump suggests large tax on Mexican imports to pay for border wall
The Trump administration announced Thursday it intended to implement a 20 percent tax on Mexican imports to pay for a coming border wall. An official appeared to walk back the statement later that afternoon.
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U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady is in the perfect spot to reshape the American economy
Kevin Brady, an eleven-term congressman from the Woodlands, is at the center of the biggest political debates unfolding in Washington, D.C., right now as chairman of the U.S. House’s pivotal Ways and Means Committee.
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Austin lawyer Trey Trainor joins Trump administration
Trey Trainor, an Austin lawyer well known in Texas politics, has joined the administration of President Donald Trump.
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Trump’s anti-voter fraud crusade revives issue in Texas
Following President Donald Trump’s latest unsubstantiated claim that voter fraud cost him the popular vote, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said “voter fraud is real” in an interview on Fox News Wednesday morning.
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Trump’s wall, sanctuary cities and voter fraud (podcast)
On this week’s TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Ross and Jim about Donald Trump’s latest pronouncements, Greg Abbott’s sanctuary cities threat and the Castro brothers’ political futures.
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Reports: Trump to announce plans for border wall on Wednesday
Multiple media outlets reported Tuesday evening that President Trump on Wednesday will announce his administration is moving forward with the construction of his promised wall on the southern U.S. border.
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Castro brothers confront Trump era
Donald Trump’s upset victory left many in both parties shocked, upending their best-laid plans for after the election. Among them are rising Texas Democratic stars Julián and Joaquin Castro.
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With Rubio’s support, Tillerson’s confirmation as secretary of state all but assured
Former Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson’s nomination to lead the State Department is on track, thanks to the support of a crucial Republican senator.
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Texas dance troupe swings through Washington for Trump inauguration
The Lil’ and Elite Wranglers, a College Station-based troupe of dancers made up of nine- to 18-year-olds, took their Texas swing to Washington, D.C., on Friday for the Inaugural Parade of President Donald Trump.
