FederalSenators Call for Release of Texan Detained in China for 10 Years
Kim RobertsFebruary 7, 2023
Sen. Ted Cruz joined by Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Michael Cloud is calling for the release of Mark Swidan from his imprisonment in China.
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FederalKevin McCarthy Secures U.S. Speakership in 15th Vote, Accepts Conservative Wing’s Rules Changes
Matt StringerJanuary 7, 2023
Republican lawmakers from Texas formed a united front in support of Kevin McCarthy’s bid for U.S. Speaker after three changed their votes.
FederalThird Day of Deadlock in U.S. Speaker Race As McCarthy Unable to Break Stalemate
Matt StringerJanuary 5, 2023
Three days of deadlock have left the U.S. Speakership vacant, and now doubt is increasing over whether Rep. Kevin McCarthy will manage to wield the gavel.
FederalU.S. House Adjourns Second Day of Historic Deadlock Over Speaker Vote after Six-Round Stalemate
Matt StringerJanuary 4, 2023
The showdown between congressional Republicans has left the office of U.S. Speaker of the House vacant for a second day.
FederalMcCarthy Fails to Secure U.S. Speaker Vote After Texas Lawmakers Help Force Historic Multiple Rounds
Matt StringerJanuary 3, 2023
For the first time in 100 years, a candidate for U.S. Speaker failed to secure the needed votes by the first round of voting.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesRepublicans Could Impeach Mayorkas After Taking Control of House, Though Senate Conviction Unlikely
Hayden SparksDecember 5, 2022
The GOP regained a majority in the U.S. House on Election Day and could use that power to investigate or even impeach Secretary Mayorkas.
Criminal JusticeElections 2020Elections 2022Immigration & BorderTrump Alludes to 2024 Run at Texas Rally, Zeroes in on Border Security and Inflation
Rob LauciusOctober 25, 2022
Trump and other politicians discussed the border crisis, economic inflation, and election reform before thousands in South Texas just before the midterms.
Elections 2022FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesMayorkas Blasts ‘Open Border’ Talking Point by Republicans: ‘Music to the Smugglers’ Ears’
Hayden SparksOctober 21, 2022
Republicans contend President Biden has fueled a perception abroad that border security is not a priority of his administration.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Trump to Hold October Rally, Phelan Donates to Some GOP House Members, Latest Campaign Ads Listed
Brad JohnsonOctober 21, 2022
This week — Donald Trump will host a rally in Robstown, GOP candidates receiving Speaker Phelan’s help are listed, and the latest statewide candidate television ads are up.
Elections 2022FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesMayorkas Blasted ‘Horrifying Images’ After Seeing Evidence Border Guards Did Not ‘Whip’ People, per Report
Hayden SparksOctober 13, 2022
An investigation cleared border agents of the allegation that they had used long reins to “whip” illegal immigrants.
Elections 2022FederalVideoVoices of TexasVIDEO: Rep. Michael Cloud on the Border Crisis, ATF Firearm Records Database, 2022 Elections
Daniel FriendOctober 11, 2022
Cloud joins Hayden Sparks to discuss the border crisis and illegal immigration, the ATF’s database of firearm records, and Republicans’ midterm prospects.
FederalGunsCruz Files Resolution to Challenge New Biden Administration Gun Regulations
Daniel FriendApril 29, 2022
Sen. Cruz filed legislation in an attempt to block new regulations expanding the definition of a firearm and recordkeeping requirements.