Town Square
Michael Fanone on his experience during the Capitol riots on January 6th
Posted on · The police veteran discusses his book Hold the Line and his thoughts on the state of our democracy.
Tag: Washington DC
Immigration
‘This is horrific,’ New York City mayor says of Abbott’s policy as second busload of Texas migrants arrive
Posted on · In an expansion of the governor’s plan to bus migrants from the Texas border to East Coast cities, 64 asylum-seekers arrived in New York City over the weekend.
Politics
Another Special Session To Pass A GOP Voting Bill Started Without A Quorum. This Time It’s Unclear If Democrats Will Stay Away
Posted on · Both chambers convened at noon Saturday for a second overtime round ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott. The first 30-day stretch ended in an impasse after House Democrats left the state to block a controversial GOP elections bill.
Politics
Texas Democrats Who Left Austin To Block Voting Bill Won’t ‘Telegraph’ 2nd Special Session Plans
Posted on · After Democrats left Austin and blocked legislation from passing in the first legislative session, Gov. Greg Abbott set a second to begin Saturday. But without a quorum it will meet the same fate.
Politics
Texas Democrats Who Broke Quorum Test Positive For Coronavirus In Washington D.C.
Posted on · The fully-vaccinated members are showing no symptoms or mild symptoms and the caucus is adhering to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Memorial Day
A Wall Of Poppies On The National Mall Honors Fallen Soldiers
Posted on · In Washington, D.C., a dramatic memorial of bright red flowers pays tribute to men and women who died in uniform.
News
Woman strikes US Capitol Police cruiser, taken into custody
Posted on · Driver tried to run over Capitol officers.
News
In Inaugural Address, Trump Decries ‘Carnage’ And Promises ‘America First’
Posted on · President Trump promised to transfer power in Washington from political elites to the people and blasted "empty talk" why politicians of the past. "Now arrives the hour of action", he said.
News
Houston Contributes Artifact To New Smithsonian African American Museum
Posted on · A University of Houston anthropology professor has donated artifacts to the National African American Museum of History and Culture, which open this weekend in the nation's capital.
Houston Matters
What’s the Influence of Texas in Washington?
Posted on · The state of Texas has long had significant influence on national politics. With both Presidents Bush hailing from the Lone Star State, and Sen. Ted Cruz making waves in Washington today, our state is well represented among influential politicians. But thatâs just half of the story. Texas businesses and industries also influence the goings-on in […]