Party Politics
Emergency On The Border! Or… Emergency On The Border?
Posted on · President Trump’s border emergency declaration causes a political firestorm.
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Party Politics
Trump Will Avoid A Second Shutdown But Will Also Declare A National Emergency At Border
Posted on · Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus also analyze the growing field of 2020 candidates.
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ICE Confirms 27 Cases Of Mumps In Texas Detention Facilities, Children Under 16 No Longer Included In Proposed Migrant Shelter, HPD Investigates Local Catholic Priest, And More
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Party Politics
Embattled President Trump Delivers Postponed State Of The Union Address
Posted on · Party Politics co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus highlight the top issues.
National
7 Takeaways From President Trump’s State Of The Union Address
Posted on · The president made the case for his agenda, not bowing to the new divided-government power dynamic in Washington. And he did not appear ready to negotiate to avoid another partial government shutdown.
News
Cornyn Blasts ‘Bureaucrats’ For Delaying Post-Harvey Funding
Posted on · The senator, Governor Greg Abbott, Ted Cruz and several members of the Texas congressional delegation, are asking the federal government to speed up the process.
Party Politics
Texas Says Voter Fraud May Be Happening, But Is It?
Posted on · The office of the Texas Secretary of State David Whitley recently flagged about 95,000 registered voters for citizenship checks.
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Thousands Of Voters Mistakenly Flagged For Citizenship Checks, Federal Funds For Harvey Recovery, Texas’ Failure To Control Tobacco Use, And More
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Immigration
U.S. Is Rolling Out Its ‘Remain In Mexico’ Policy On Central American Asylum-Seekers
Posted on · The plan, expected to meet with a swift legal challenge, comes out of talks with Mexican officials. The administration is implementing it first at the San Ysidro, Calif., port of entry.
News
Trump Confidant Roger Stone Indicted On 7 Counts Related To 2016 Election Attack
Posted on · Prior to his arrest and indictment this week, Stone has repeatedly denied that he conspired with the Russians who attacked the 2016 presidential election. Stone says he's only guilty of "hype."
Party Politics
White House And Democrats Face Off Again As Federal Government Remains Partially Closed
Posted on · Party Politics co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus discuss prospects for the end (or not) of the shutdown.
News
Trump Offers Temporary ‘Dreamers’ Deal For Border Wall
Posted on · While the President cast the move as a "common-sense compromise," Democrats were quick to dismiss it at a "non-starter."
News
Government Report Recommends Addressing Migration Caused By Climate Change
Posted on · The report cites Central America as one of the regions where climate change could lead to increased international migration.
Party Politics
Abbott And Patrick Prioritize School Finance Reform And Property Taxes
Posted on · Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer break down the inauguration speeches of the Texas Governor and Lt. Governor.
Top Stories
Rally To Demand End Of Government Shutdown, Abbott Promises To Reform School Finance, And Judge Orders Removing Citizenship Question From 2020 Census
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.