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Politics

4 Texas Republicans join ultraconservatives to sink GOP attempt to keep federal government open

Posted on September 29, 2023 · The funding bill was a long shot, but far-right U.S. representatives said it didn’t go far enough in promoting their priorities, including border security and defunding investigations into Donald Trump.

Immigration

Texas border cities scramble to shelter thousands of newly-arrived migrants

Posted on September 22, 2023 · Thousands of migrants have crossed the border into Eagle Pass and El Paso in recent days, the highest number since the emergency health order known as Title 42 expired in May.

Houston Matters

Reaction to Paxton acquittal (Sept. 18, 2023)

Posted on September 18, 2023 · On Monday's show: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s expected back at work today after the Texas Senate acquitted him on all impeachment charges over the weekend. We get some reaction and takeaways from the impeachment trial.

Immigration

Federal court rules revised DACA program also illegal, many question what’s next for Dreamers

Posted on September 14, 2023 · Despite its ruling, the court declined to order an end to the program and the protections it offers current recipients within two years, saying the federal government is not required to take any actions against DACA recipients.

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ACLU Sues Over Plans For Citizenship Question On 2020 Census

Posted on June 6, 2018 · The lawsuit claims the question intentionally discriminates against immigrants

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UPDATE: Subway Bombing Suspect Faces Charges From His Hospital Bed

Posted on December 13, 2017 · The man accused of the New York subway bombing had listened to sermons of banned Islamic group Ansarullah Bangla Team, Bangladeshi investigators have stated