Politics
Pompeo Signals Harder Line On China At Rice’s Baker Institute
Posted on · Secretary of State Mike Pompeo devoted most of his remarks at Rice University to the importance of freedom and democratic government.
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Immigration
Supreme Court Allows Government To Curtail Asylum Requests During Legal Fight
Posted on · The administration scores a victory in its efforts to reduce the number of asylum applicants presenting themselves at the U.S. southern border.
News
Clean Power Plan Rollback Wouldn’t Change Much about Texas’ Power Mix, Experts Say
Posted on · The move would resonate more strongly in coal-heavy regions of the country than in Texas, where natural gas and renewables have advantages over coal.
Party Politics
Party Politics, Ep. 69: Political Scandals
Posted on · Jay and Brandon talk about how the Trump Administration stacks up on scandals, and more
News
Under Trump, The Backlog of U.S. Citizenship Applications in Texas Is Growing
Posted on · After a jump in applications in Texas ahead of the 2016 elections, green card holders seeking to become U.S. citizens have been caught in a growing backlog that has escalated under the Trump administration.
Energy & Environment
As Waiver Requests Are Considered, Energy Sector Feels Impacts of Steel Tariffs
Posted on · The energy sector continues to push back against the Trump Administration's trade moves
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Analysis: An Immigration Fiasco On The U.S.-Mexico Border, In One Government Chart
Posted on · A government chart — part of a federal court brief — lays out what happens to immigrant children separated from the adults who brought them to the U.S. It shows three outcomes. Only one ends in reunification.
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Trump Administration Reunites 57 Immigrant Children Under 5, Declares ‘Eligible’ Reunifications Complete
Posted on · Officials say that dozens more "tender age" separated children aren't immediately eligible to be reunified with their parents. Meanwhile, more than 2,000 children over the age of 5 remain separated ahead of a July 26 deadline to be reunited.
Politics
Texas Farmers Caught In Crossfire of US-China Trade War
Posted on · Chinese tariffs on U.S. agricultural exports are hurting sales of cotton, sorghum, and other commodities, while U.S. tariffs on Chinese steel are driving up the cost of agricultural machinery.
Houston Matters
Migrant Minors Separated From Their Parents At The U.S. Mexico Border Reunification Deadline Missed
Posted on · Officials have been working under a court-ordered deadline to reunite those migrant minors separated from their parents. That deadline was initially to be today (July 10).
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Judge Bars Trump Administration From Detaining Asylum Seekers Without Cause
Posted on · Under Judge James E. Boasberg’s injunction, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) must grant parole to asylum seekers once they have passed a “credible fear interview,” as per a 2009 ICE directive
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Trump Administration Moves To Rescind Obama-Era Guidance On Race In Admissions
Posted on · The action is likely to signal a shift toward advocacy of race-neutral admissions. The Supreme Court has upheld race-conscious admission practices as recently as 2016, but affirmative action in higher education remains a contentious issue.
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Abbott Asks Trump To ‘Reconsider’ Steel And Aluminum Tariffs
Posted on · Echoing comments from trade groups, the governor says the tariffs could hinder growth in the oil and gas industry.
News
UPDATE: Melania Trump Travels To Arizona To Visit A Migrant Facility
Posted on · It's the first lady's second visit to a detention center for migrant children in two weeks. She wore white pants and a black top — with no apparent message on the back.
News
Operator Of Migrant Facility In Tornillo Says It Might Not Stay Open Past July 13 When Contract Expires
Posted on · An official with the company operating the facility slammed the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy as a "dumb, stupid decision."