Elections 2024FederalTexas Congressman Chip Roy Endorses Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for President
Brad JohnsonMarch 15, 2023
While the Florida governor has not officially jumped in, he has long been rumored to be joining the field soon.
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88th LegislatureEducationEnergyStatewide NewsTaxes & SpendingLt. Gov. Dan Patrick Talks School Choice, Property Taxes, and Trump vs. DeSantis
Cameron AbramsJanuary 25, 2023
The lieutenant governor discussed a range of legislative issues and future election dynamics in a live interview.
Civil SocietyEducationJudicialPaxton Files Brief Supporting Florida K-3 Classroom Ban on Discussing Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity
Rob LauciusJanuary 5, 2023
Paxton is the latest Texas official to wade into the fight over Florida’s law prohibiting the material in kindergarten through third grade.
FederalIssuesCruz ‘Proud’ of Working With Trump as Former President Faces Uncertain Path to 2024 Nomination
Hayden SparksNovember 18, 2022
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis overwhelmingly won reelection as Florida’s governor and could be a 2024 presidential candidate.
Elections 2022FederalDonald Trump Announces 2024 Presidential Campaign
Brad JohnsonNovember 15, 2022
The 2024 race got a very early start with Donald Trump's announcement for president on the heels of the 2022 midterm election.
Elections 2022Texas GOP Poll Shows Ron DeSantis Up 11 Points on Donald Trump in 2024 Primary
Brad JohnsonNovember 14, 2022
The poll shows a 28-point swing toward the Florida governor in a 2024 primary field in roughly a month period.
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.
Immigration & BorderIssuesLocal NewsBexar County Sheriff Opens Criminal Inquiry After Florida Moves Noncitizens to Martha’s Vineyard From San Antonio
Hayden SparksSeptember 21, 2022
Sheriff Javier Salazar accused unnamed suspects of paying a Venezuelan noncitizen to "lure" individuals to be moved "under false pretenses."
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Abbott Books $20 Million for Ads, Democratic Chair to Retire After Next Term, GOP Delegates Prefer Trump, DeSantis for 2024
Brad JohnsonJuly 1, 2022
This week — the Abbott campaign has purchased its first general election ad space, a Texas Democratic leader will retire after next term if he wins re-election, and Texas GOP delegates favor DeSantis as the non-Trump 2024 candidate.
Local NewsFort Bend County Judge Invites Disney World, Twitter to Move to Texas
Daniel FriendApril 22, 2022
Fort Bend County Judge KP George invited Disney and Twitter to consider the county “a welcoming and diverse place to do business.”
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Patrick Continues Feud with House, Abbott, Cruz Behind DeSantis in 2024 Texas Poll, Texas GOP Officials Back Flores
Brad JohnsonApril 8, 2022
This week — Dan Patrick knocks the Texas House, a poll shows an early picture of Texas' 2024 GOP presidential primary, and Texas GOP leadership endorses in a special election.
Criminal JusticeFederalImmigration & BorderIssuesBorder Crisis Continues With Nearly 189,000 Enforcement Actions in June, Border Patrol Reports
Hayden SparksJuly 16, 2021
Enforcement encounters with illegal aliens are still higher than they have been since Bill Clinton was in the White House.