"Based on what whistleblowers and former agents are telling our Task Force, the Secret Service – with a budget of $3.1 billion and 8,000 personnel – is well able to accomplish their zero-fail mission. We should all be thankful for the elite and dedicated agents who make up the vast majority of the force, but its clear the failures we have seen of late come from poor and dysfunctional leadership at the top," says Texas Congressman Pat Fallon, who serves on the House Oversight & Accountability Committee.
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of known or suspected members of the dangerous Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA) who have been or are involved in criminal activity and pose an increasing danger to the public safety of Texans.
Ahead of Election Day, a new national survey shows most voters know little about the personal impacts of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which is set to expire at the end of 2025. The survey, conducted by Public Opinion Strategies on behalf of Stand Together, shows that 76% of voters, an overwhelming majority, say now is a bad time to increase taxes, and only 5% say it is a good time. The other 18% said it was neither a good time nor a bad time.
In a significant shift from the last New York Times-Siena College Survey – taken prior to the Sept. 10th Debate between Donald Trump & Kamala Harris – Mr. Trump has now gained a lead in Arizona, and remains ahead in Georgia – two states that he narrowly lost to President Biden in 2020. And in North Carolina, which has voted Republican for more than a decade, Trump continues to lead Harris by 2 points, 49%-47%. "Trump Shows Signs of Strength in Sun Belt Battlegrounds," read the headline in the NYTimes.
Electric vehicles are considerably more expensive than gas vehicles – and much less reliable in cold weather and with our current grid stability, making them an unrealistic option for most American families. Americans should be able to choose which car best suits their needs and the needs of their family, and not be forced to choose an EV because it’s the only option left in the marketplace. EVs are unrealistic for many Americans, and Americans don’t want to be forced to drive them shows a recent study.
"Pediatric cancer is the leading cause of death in America's children. In 2009, I founded the Childhood Cancer Caucus to give children with this disease a voice on Capitol Hill – and last week I hosted the 15th Annual Childhood Cancer Summit, which was a celebration of their lives, a testament to their strength and courage, and a reminder of all the things we have accomplished over the past 15 years," said Cong. Michael McCaul of his efforts to protect children from the #1 killer — while partnering with so many advocates.
“Harris County acts as though the Texas Constitution does not apply to them, and as though they don't have to abide by the Texas Supreme Court’s rulings,” said Attorney General Paxton, filing to stop an unlawful “guaranteed income” welfare scheme called “Uplift Harris” that seeks to redistribute public money with “no strings attached” to 1,928 Harris County residents — including some classified as being non-citizens. The Texas Constitution explicitly rejects such programs.
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry. Governor Abbott noted that Texas will deploy every tool and resource available to ensure that the state is a hostile territory towards this violent gang.
I’ve never understood the appeal of Oprah Winfrey. She’s always struck me as a giant fraud, the kind of person who will smile and hug when the cameras are on but an absolute oblivious nightmare when the public is not looking. Note that I didn’t say mean; I don’t know if she’s mean, but she sure as hell seems to have zero self-awareness regarding her surroundings. Kamala Harris, on the other hand, is just the opposite. From all reports, she is an absolute nightmare to work for.
If you are the candidate of the incumbent White House, and only 23% of Americans think the economy is "good" or "improving," you have a huge problem. And pablum about your childhood as a "middle-class kid" is not the answer Americans want to hear. No matter how often the propaganda media puffs Kamala Harris up, Americans go to the Grocery Store & Gas Station every day, and are reminded of who made everything too expensive.
In Fort Worth earlier today, Governor Greg Abbott swore in the the first, and newly appointed, judges to the Texas Business Courts which were created by the State Legislature last year to provide an efficient mechanism for business to resolve complex commercial disputes in Texas. Gov. Abbott was joined by Texas Supreme Court Justice Jeff Boyd and Justice Evan Young, Senator Phil King, Representatives Davis Cook, Jeff Leach and Andrew Murr, as well as County Judge Tim O’Hare, and Ft. Worth Mayor Mattie Parker.
This legislation is part of my effort as the Chairman of the Government Operations and the Federal Workforce Subcommittee to eliminate waste and increase productivity in government agencies. Efficiency in government agencies is essential for taxpayers and government employees alike. By identifying areas where federal employees in supervisory positions need support, this survey will ensure our government is working effectively for our citizens.
The Texas labor market achieved a new record-high level for jobs and the civilian labor force in August. Texas’ seasonally adjusted total nonfarm employment increased to 14,239,200 after 78,000 jobs were added over the month. Texas added 302,400 jobs from August 2023 to August 2024. Texas’ annual nonfarm growth rate currently sits at 2.2 percent, outpacing the U.S. growth rate by 0.7 percentage points.
Cynically running out the clock has been the overarching principle of her entire abbreviated 105-day presidential campaign. Kamala Harris – ever since President Joe Biden,at the 11th hour dropped out in July – seems unwilling or unable to answer any impromptu question that she's not been previously prepped for. Her answers are memorized and canned. They never address the questions asked. She's certainly not running on experience, vision, or intelligence.
“The passage of this bipartisan bill will put laws on the books that protect the most vulnerable children among us. The 'Find & Protect Foster Youth Act' will improve communication between State & Federal Agencies to help find missing foster children, and will strengthen reporting standard and investigations if missing foster youth were victims of abuse, sex trafficking, and other forms of harm.,” said Congressman Tony Gonzales’ (R-TX-23).
In addition to considering the “lowest overall cost alternative,” Congressman Byron Donalds's (R-FL) "Value Over Cost Act" would provide the U.S. General Services Agency with the flexibility to modernize the Federal Government's antiquated procurement procedures and maximize it’s ability to procure modern technology and help small businesses by reducing the regulatory burdens involved in awarding contracts.
Today, the Democratic platform no longer reflects the beliefs of middle-class, God-fearing, everyday Americans, but instead caters to a small but loud minority of radicals who have hijacked the party. One of the most alarming shifts has been the Democratic Party’s wholehearted embrace of transgender ideology, which has become the new religion of the Left, demanding blind faith and allegiance.
“Texans are forever indebted to our veterans and their families for the sacrifices they've made, and Texas is proud to offer crucial services to support the brave men and women who selflessly served in our nation's military,” said Gov. Greg Abbott, announcing the latest round of "Fund for Veterans’ Assistance" Grants to eight West Texas organizations that will benefit over 2,100 veterans and their families across 23 counties.
