Politics
Here’s What’s In Texas Republicans’ New Voting Law
Posted on · The new law is part of a nationwide push by state-level Republicans to enact more restrictive voting laws following former President Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 election.
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Politics
Civil Rights Groups Sue State Of Texas Over Restrictive Voting Rights Bill
Posted on · The suit filed by MALDEF on behalf of several groups and the Harris County Elections Administrator says Senate Bill 1 threatens to criminalize voter engagement activities, limits voter assistance and allows voter intimidation by partisan poll watchers.
Politics
Pence Defends Proposed Texas GOP Voting Bill, Encourages COVID-19 Vaccination In Houston
Posted on · The former vice president spoke in Houston before an annual conference of college conservatives organized by the Young America's Foundation.
Election 2020
Kamala Harris Presses Biden Campaign’s Case In Houston
Posted on · The Democratic vice presidential nominee contrasted former Vice President Joe Biden’s proposals with President Donald Trump’s record in a speech at the University of Houston.
Election 2020
Evangelical Vote, Once Solid For Trump, Shows Fractures
Posted on · The evangelical Protestant community, which makes up nearly one out of every three Texans, remains largely in President Donald Trump’s corner – but there are signs of generational division that could hurt Republicans.
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Texas Veterans Sharply Divided Over Trump Heading Into 2020 Election
Posted on · Military veterans voted for President Donald Trump by a margin of nearly 2-to-1 in 2016 – this time things could be different
Election 2020
Amid Strong Polling, Biden Aims To Flip Texas In November
Posted on · Former Vice President Joe Biden is seeking to break a four-decade Democratic dry streak in the Lone Star State.
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El Pasoans Remain Politically Divided 1 Year After Mass Shooting
Posted on · Residents of the border city are split over whether President Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric inspired the shooter.
Politics
‘Not Guilty’: Trump Acquitted On 2 Articles Of Impeachment As Historic Trial Closes
Posted on · Senators voted as expected to clear President Trump on both articles of impeachment filed by the House. Now Washington must try to pick up the pieces.
Politics
Spanish Response To State Of The Union Calls Trump ‘The Greatest Threat’
Posted on · Rep. Veronica Escobar delivered the Spanish-language response to President Trump's State of the Union, focusing on health care, gun violence and immigration.
Politics
FACT CHECK: Trump Delivers State Of The Union To Tense, Partisan Congress
Posted on · NPR reporters from across the newsroom added analysis and fact-checking to the remarks.
Politics
6 Surprising And Emotional Moments From Trump’s State Of The Union Address
Posted on · President Trump stunned lawmakers and guests in the House chamber when he awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh in the middle of his prime-time speech.
Politics
WATCH LIVE: Trump Acquitted On Both Articles Of Impeachment
Posted on · Senators have some time for their own closing remarks on Wednesday, ahead of a vote scheduled for 4 p.m. ET on the two articles of impeachment.
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U.S. Is Not “Energy Independent,” Despite Trump’s Claims
Posted on · But Texas’ crude oil production would cushion the effects of potential Iranian attacks on Mideast oil infrastructure.
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Trump Outlines ‘Merit-Based’ Immigration Plan, Still Far From Becoming Law
Posted on · President Trump's proposal would keep legal immigration levels the same but dramatically change who would be let in. It does not address the estimated 11 million people in the U.S. illegally.