When the story about that botched Journalism School hiring at Texas A&M broke recently, I wrote it off as just more left-wing propaganda. But in light of what’s taken place, turns out it’s about more than just a squabble about whether a professor – fixated on diversity – should re-start a journalism department. Its exposed the false notion that journalism schools teach journalism, and raises the question: Is A&M just another left-wing institution like the University of Texas?
“The Bidens were in the actual business of influence peddling. We have Devon Archer coming out and telling the truth that Hunter Biden & Joe Biden spoke over 20 times about his business deals – not about the weather, not about what was for lunch – but about his business deals,” said one Congressman present at today's closed-door testimony by Hunter Biden’s former business partner before the House Oversight & Accountability Committee.
Hunter Biden walked into a Delaware Federal Court Wednesday morning expecting that in a few short hours he'd be a free man, with full immunity from future prosecution for an exceedingly wide range of alleged criminal conduct ranging from Gun & Drug Charges, to Foreign Influence Peddling. His expectation was that his legal ordeals were coming to a close. Instead, U.S. Dist. Court Judge Maryellen Noreika picked his plea deal apart with surgical precision.
“I'm proud to support this year’s the National Defense Authorization Act, which will equip our service members with the resources they need to defend our nation here at home & abroad. I was honored to push across the finish line six provisions, including a measure to require the Biden Admin to expedite permitting for four Cross-Border Bridge Projects in South Texas. Expanding bridge capacity will attract much-needed economic development," said Sen. Ted Cruz.
Since launching his campaign for Texas House District 80 less than two weeks ago, now-former Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin has raised over $100,000 to help fund his campaign. As the first candidate in the race to raise over $100,000 the former mayor’s impressive fundraising capabilities demonstrate an ability to win, and may define him as the frontrunner in one of the most competitive 2024 primary & general elections in Texas.
The non-profit veteran's group "Expedition Orange" will hold its Annual Horseback Benefit Ride in Texas this weekend, noted Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chair & Land Comm. Dawn Buckingham earlier today, highlighting the importance of supporting Veterans who were exposed to "Agent Orange" while serving in the Vietnam War. Concluding in Amarillo, 100% of all donations made to Expedition Orange in July will support Vietnam Vets living in each of Texas' 9 State Veterans Homes.
Not since 1912 have two presidents run against each other. Current polls, pundits and politicos insist that the 2024 race is a sure rematch between former President Donald Trump and incumbent President Joe Biden. It may well turn out that way – but in past election cycles, summer polls 15 months before the general election usually did not mean much. And, its difficult to envision how a frail Biden will hold up.
Senate Democrats have blocked Sen. Ted Cruz's Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, which would have provided remedies to servicemembers who were separated from the military based solely on their COVID-19 vaccine status. It would have allowed these individuals to return to military service and adjust their discharge status from “general” to “honorable” to restore lost GI Bill & VA Benefits.
Since day one, my platform has been to stand with Israel. I am proud to announce that House Republicans passed my cosponsored legislation H. Con. Res. 57 by a vote of 412-9. This bill rejects all forms of antisemitism and ensures that the United States will always be a staunch partner and supporter of Israel, one of our closest friends and allies. In Case You Missed It, watch here!
On Tuesday, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Bobby Scott (D-Va.) introduced legislation to increase the federal minimum wage to $17 per hour and eliminate the tip credit. The Employment Policies Institute is warning lawmakers and the public that the proposal would cost 337,088 Texas jobs, and 1.7 million jobs nationwide, according to a new EPI report.
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 11-13. State law exempts sales tax on qualified items — such as clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks — priced below $100, saving shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend.
The Department of Justice has announced it is suing Texas Republican Governor Gregg Abbott for using floating barriers in the Rio Grande river to stop migrants who are breaking U.S. law by illegally crossing the Southern border. . .Gov. Abbot's response to the lawsuit was a terse, "I'll see you in court, Mr. President."
Texas' Operation Lone Star has led to 394,200+ Illegal Immigrant Apprehensions, 31,300+ Criminal Arrests, with 29,100+ Felony Charges reported. In the fight against fentanyl, Texas Law Enforcement has seized over 422 million lethal doses during the mission. "We will see you in court, Mr. President," said Gov. Greg Abbott, after the Biden White House sued Texas over its deployment of Floating Marine Barriers in the Rio Grande River.
Senator Chuck Grassley has now shared the FBI's unclassified 1023 document with the public — it reveals the Biden Family was paid $10 million dollars by a Ukrainian oil company when now-President Joe Biden served as Vice President. Thanks to the leadership of Sen. Grassley – and House Oversight & Accountability Committee Chair James Comer – the American people can now read the report for themselves... and here it is.
Texas broke three more records again with the number of total jobs, the number of people employed, and the size of the state’s civilian labor force. Since June 2022, Lone Star State employment grew by 542,500 positions — the largest annual increase in the nation. Texas’ employment growth rate continued to outperform with a 4.0% annual June to June 2023 rate — outpacing every other state, as well as the nation’s more modest 2.5%.
A July 20th Pew Research Poll found that 70% of Democrats think the government should restrict what appears on Social Media. But just ask the Iranians, Russians or Chinese – Democracy cannot survive if one of the nation's two major political parties wants to put blinders on the public, limiting their access to information and canceling political opponents. Democrats need a refresher course on the Constitution & American history.
As Governor Greg Abbott today defended Texas’ right to secure the Texas Border through the deployment of floating marine barriers in the Rio Grande River as part of the state's unprecedented response to the ongoing border crisis, he's now been forced to send a letter to Biden after threats that the president's Dept. of Justice will sue.
In advance of Israeli President Isaac Herzog's address to Congress, I introduced a resolution supporting the State of Israel that passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The resolution clearly states that: The State of Israel is not a racist or apartheid state; Congress rejects all forms of antisemitism and xenophobia; and the United States will always be a staunch partner and supporter of Israel.
