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Trump Announces Challenge To Obama-Era Fuel Standards
Posted on · Trump plans to re-examine the fuel efficiency standards set by Obama.
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House Republican Leaders See No Evidence On Trump’s Wiretapping claims
Posted on · The Republican and Democratic leaders of the House Intelligence Committee say they have seen no evidence supporting President Donald Trump's claim that the Obama administration wiretapped him last year.
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White House Faces Deadline Monday To Provide Proof That Obama Wiretapped Trump
Posted on · The Trump administration has until the end of the day Monday to send a House panel any evidence that former President Obama ordered surveillance on President Trump, as Trump has claimed.
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Trump To Propose $54 Billion Defense Increase, Cuts To Domestic Programs
Posted on · In the first look at his spending plan, the president is proposing boosts for the military and law enforcement — at the expense of other domestic spending. Congress will need to write the final plan.
How It Shapes Us
HBCU Presidents Cautiously Optimistic Ahead of White House Meeting
Posted on · Leaders from two Houston-area universities -- Texas Southern and Prairie View A&M -- are among dozens of other Black college presidents heading to Washington this week for a two-day summit. The meeting will highlight discussion on an executive order renewal for historically Black colleges and universities, or HBCUs.
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Houston’s Pension Problems, and the Future of Coal: Thursday’s Show (Feb. 23, 2017)
Posted on · Houston isn't the only city in Texas with pension challenges. In fact, some believe at city like Dallas might be able to learn a thing or two from how Houston's proposed to handle its unfunded pension obligations. On this edition of Houston Matters, we compare the pension debts incurred by Houston and Dallas, and discuss […]
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Trump Considers Rewriting Immigration Executive Order After Judicial Defeat
Posted on · Seeking to regroup after a stinging legal defeat, President Donald Trump said Friday he is considering signing a "brand new order" after his refugee and immigration travel ban was halted in court.
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Appeals Court Rejects Bid To Reinstate Trump’s Travel Ban
Posted on · A federal appeals court in San Francisco has refused to reinstate President Donald Trump's ban on travelers from seven predominantly Muslim nations.
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Minority Organizations Protest Trump’s, Abbott’s Policies at Galleria Area
Posted on · Several groups gathered on Friday to protest during Super Bowl Weekend in Houston.
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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Calls On White House To Reconsider Immigration Orders (Update)
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner urged protesters to make their opinions known in a peaceful way.
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Women’s March Floods Washington, Sparking Rallies Nationwide
Posted on · Less than a day after President Trump's inauguration, protesters are taking to the streets to oppose his policies. Between a rally and a march, they aim to call attention to a broad list of demands.
Politics
Rep. Cuellar Says Border Patrol Advising Trump On Options For A Wall
Posted on · Congressman Henry Cuellar, a Laredo Democrat, says the U.S. Border Patrol is making recommendations to incoming President Trump for the kind of wall that might be built between Texas and Mexico.
Politics
Perry’s Energy Policies As Governor Combined Support For Fossil Fuels And Renewables
Posted on · Experts note Texas became the leader in wind energy generation during his tenure.
Politics
After Trump’s Win, Some Texas Republicans Want the GOP To Be More Inclusive
Posted on · Despite the results of this year’s election, there are still Republicans who say the party needs to appeal to a more diverse group of voters if they want to win the White House in the future. Specifically, they say the party needs to attract Hispanic voters.
Election 2016
What You Need To Know To Vote On Election Day In Greater Houston
Posted on · News 88.7 answers eight of the most common questions about voting in Texas on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8.