Party Politics
Party Politics: Will Texas Turn Blue in 2020?
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina provide a political analysis on whether or not Texas will turn "blue" in the upcoming 2020 Elections.
Politics
Politics
DCCC Targets Houston Rep. Dan Crenshaw’s District For Takeover
Posted on · Political analysts rate the suburban Houston district as “Likely Republican”.
Immigration
Judge Blocks Trump’s Executive Order Allowing Local Officials To Reject Refugees
Posted on · The judge's order is blow for the White House, which essentially tried to give state and local government officials power to veto resettlement. The judge says that appears to violate the Refugee Act.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Another Democratic Debate, And Impeachment Managers Named
Posted on · We break down the week’s biggest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
In-Depth
Once Solidly Republican, Texas’ 22nd Congressional District Is Now A Toss-Up
Posted on · Fifteen Republicans and five Democrats are fighting for their party’s nominations to succeed Rep. Pete Olson.
Immigration
Houston Officials Urge Texas Governor To Accept Refugees
Posted on · Texas has historically led the U.S. in refugee resettlement, and Houston is one of the biggest hubs for immigrants in the nation.
Politics
6 Democrats Debate In Iowa: Here’s What You Need To Know
Posted on · Just six of the remaining 12 Democratic candidates qualified for Tuesday night's debate, making it the smallest debate stage yet.
In-Depth
Houston Restaurants Turn To Immigrants Amidst Worker Shortage
Posted on · Over the next decade, industry experts expect the restaurant labor shortage to worsen as the workforce under age 25 declines. That's why many are looking to immigrants to fill the growing labor gap.
Immigration
White House Considering Dramatic Expansion Of Travel Ban
Posted on · A document outlining the plans — timed to coincide with the third anniversary of Trump’s January 2017 executive order — has been circulating the White House.
Election 2020
With Its 228 Delegates And Super Tuesday Slot, Texas Looms In The Presidential Primary
Posted on · The focus is on the early states, but candidates are also paying attention to Texas. Early voting starts here before the Nevada and South Carolina primaries wrap up.
In-Depth
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.
Immigration
Gov. Abbott Says Texas Will Not Accept New Refugees
Posted on · Abbott is the first governor to opt out of the refugee resettlement program.
Party Politics
Party Politics: Iran Conflict
Posted on · Co-hosts Jeronimo Cortina and Brandon Rottinghaus recap the latest news from the 2020 Presidential Campaign Trial, and discuss the upcoming Texas Primaries.
Immigration
Appeals Court Rules Trump Can Use Nearly $4 Billion In Military Funds For Border Wall
Posted on · The White House called the initial decision to block the use of military funds for the border wall "illegitimate" and hailed the appeals court decision as a victory.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Iran, Impeachment, And More Elections
Posted on · We break down the week’s biggest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.