Biden also said he has directed multiple federal agencies to assist people in the state.
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TribCast
TribCast: Ken Paxton’s legal woes continue
On this week’s TribCast, Matthew speaks with Kate, Karen and Mitchell about Attorney General Ken Paxton’s latest legal problems, the vaccine rollout and the politics of energy in Biden-era Texas.
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COVID-19 Recession in Texas
Texas lawmakers have denounced Joe Biden’s energy moves, but experts say they could benefit the state
A global push toward a cleaner climate and safer environment — from the free market and not just the White House — has not kept Texas lawmakers from criticizing the new president.
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Immigration
New Biden rules for ICE point to fewer arrests and deportations, and a more restrained agency
President Joe Biden’s administration is attempting to reorient U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an agency that has seen its priorities swing wildly from one administration to the next.
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Immigration
President Biden’s early immigration overhaul has overlooked one growing problem: A massive court backlog
The nation’s immigrations courts have 1.3 million pending cases, and some immigrants in Texas wait nearly five years for a court hearing.
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Immigration
Joe Biden’s newest immigration orders include task force to help hundreds of migrant children find their parents
The executive orders will also include a review of Donald Trump’s restrictions on legal migration and the “remain in Mexico” program.
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Politics
Four Texas Democrats urge Joe Biden to rescind executive order pausing oil and gas leases on federal lands, waters
Biden issued the order Wednesday as part of his efforts to fight climate change.
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Environment
Biden to place environmental justice at center of sweeping climate plan
The president has directed federal agencies to invest in low-income and minority communities that have traditionally borne the brunt of pollution.
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TribCast
TribCast: How Joe Biden’s immigration orders are playing out in Texas
On this week’s TribCast, Matthew speaks with Abby, Julián and Ross about President Joe Biden’s immigration executive orders and the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump.
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COVID-19 Recession in Texas
Texans receiving federal food assistance could soon get more aid under Joe Biden’s executive order
To combat food insecurity during the pandemic, the new president is increasing assistance for families receiving help to make up for free and reduced-cost school lunches. He also wants to increase food stamp benefits.
