If Watergate taught us anything, it is that even a single abuse of power—carried out by a handful of individuals—can shake the foundations of our Republic. But what we confront today—the Biden Administration’s Arctic Frost scheme—is not a single act. It is a modern Watergate—trading a break-in at one office for a digital sweep into approximately 100,000 private communications, more than a dozen Senators, and 1,000s of individuals’ lives.

There used to be many business advantages for corporations to be headquartered in Silicon Valley and New York City or Chicago - despite the high taxes. But those advantages have all but dissipated. New York City’s hold as the financial capital has disappeared as firms flock to Miami and Dallas.  The fastest growing tech centers are in Salt Lake and Austin. Chicago was the city that worked. Now it’s the city that doesn’t work.

Beginning this year, Tuskegee Airmen Day will be observed on the fourth Thursday in March to honor the first African American military pilots and support staff who played a crucial role during World War II. The Fort Worth Veterans Home is named after the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African American combat flying unit in the United States Armed Forces. These pilots served during World War II and completed over 15,000 missions across North Africa and Europe

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks on the creation of the new Texas Jobs Council, which will strengthen Texas' workforce development initiatives and ensure Texans are prepared to fill the state's growing number of high-demand jobs. In addition to speaking on the mission of the Texas Jobs Council, Governor Abbott touted the economic success that the state of Texas has already achieved.

With the exit of five members of the Senate, including four chairs, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has named chairs to lead standing and new interim select committees. The chairs serving on the interim select committees will remain in their positions through the 90th Legislative Session, as the select committees will be made permanent standing committees when the 90th Legislature commences in January 2027.

The military objectives — destroying the Navy, dismantling Iran's missile and drone production, and ensuring the regime never develops a nuclear weapon — are being accomplished quickly. And President Trump's recent attack on Kharg Island, which processes 90% of Iran's crude oil exports, is calling "checkmate" on the Supreme Leader.

State Senator Adam Hinojosa, District 27, has been appointed Chairman of the Texas Senate Committee on Nominations for the 90th Legislature, a key leadership position within the Texas Senate responsible for reviewing and advancing gubernatorial appointments across the State of Texas. As Chairman, Senator Hinojosa will oversee the vetting of nominees to state boards, commissions, and agencies that play a vital role in serving Texans and shaping our state's future.

As Barack Obama's former DHS Sect. said: “We're compromising security. These are people we expect to look for bombs on aircraft, and they’re not being funded.” Over 100,000 DHS employees have yet to receive a paycheck. TSA Agents are sleeping in their vehicles and donating plasma to support their families – while continuing to protect the traveling public. As 100s of TSA employees quit or call out sick, airports across the country are experiencing delays as the Democrat's Shutdown drags on.

Nine Texas medical training centers will receive grant funding for forensic psychiatry fellowships for licensed physicians pursuing mental health careers in Texas. Forensic psychiatry is a subspecialty that applies to psychiatric expertise in civil, criminal, and administrative legal proceedings and includes evaluations, treatment, and research related to safety and risk mitigation. The institutions will use these grants to develop, expand, or administer accredited one-year forensic psychiatry fellowship programs.

It is incredibly disappointing that we are on day thirty-five of the Democrat shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. Americans across the country are feeling the impact. I joined 'John Bachman Now' on Newsmax this week to call out my Democrat colleagues for keeping the DHS shutdown as Americans suffer the consequences. I also discussed why Senator Markwayne Mullin is the right person to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick today created the Senate Select Committee on Religious Liberty, to be chaired by Sen. Phil King, R-Weatherford. “For the past year, I have had the honor of serving as Chairman of President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission in Washington, D.C. Through the Commission’s important work, I have learned that many Americans, and Texans alike, do not fully understand their God-given religious liberty rights secured under the First Amendment."

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the 107th birthday of the American Legion and received the National Vietnam Veterans of America State Award for Veteran Services. The Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) supports veterans who served during the Vietnam War. The American Legion has spent over a century championing veterans' benefits, patriotism, and community service.

AG Ken Paxton has sent a letter to the Collin County Commissioners Court urging the local officials to reject any plat applications by the developers behind the East Plano Islamic Center (“EPIC”) development known as EPIC City and “The Meadow Phase 1.” The letter comes after Attorney General Paxton recently sued to invalidate the illegal annexation of lands by Double R Municipal Utility District No. 2A, which appeared to be done exclusively to aid EPIC City avoid state regulatory oversight. 

We have a patriotic solution, Governor. Cut your highest in the nation tax rates.  Or, better yet, since you can't beat Florida, join 'em. Amazingly, Florida now has surpassed New York in population. But Albany spends twice as much as Tallahassee.  Yet Florida's public services are superior to New York's. How can a state with a zero income tax have better services and less debt than a state with a top rate of 10.9% statewide and 14.8% in New York City?

The Greek American Elia Kazan's 1963 film "America," "America" is a fictional account based on the Herculean struggle of the director's uncle to immigrate to the United States from an impoverished and hostile Turkish Anatolia. The film summed up Americans' traditional view of immigrants: They had risked everything for the chance to reach America, and once there, became hyperpatriotic in their gratitude for the magnanimity of their new hosts.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced earlier today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a request from the State of Texas for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for the Corner Pocket Fire in Donley County that damaged homes and infrastructure in the Texas Panhandle and forced local evacuations. As of this morning, the Corner Pocket Fire had burned some 234 acres and was 100% contained.

"The Polisario Front is working with Iranian Terrorist Groups, receiving drones from the IRGC, and moving weapons around the region on behalf of the Iranian Regime," said Sen. Ted Cruz, as he and Senators Tom Cotton and Rick Scott introduced the "Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act of 2026" to require the U.S. Sect. of State to designate the group as a terrorist organization if confirmed the there is cooperatiosn with Iranian groups already designated as terrorist organizations.

Having just recently secured the Democrat's U.S. Senate Nomination in Texas, shocking statements & videos of State Rep. James Talarico have made national headlines – including his declaring there are “six genders,” God is “non-binary,” and using the Biblical account of Jesus's parents to justify elective abortions. While his holding these liberal positions is shocking to Americans newly acquainted with him, Texas Legislators have been well aware of his far-left views for years.

How bad is the problem? According to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the federal government "loses between $233 billion and $521 billion annually to fraud in improper payments." The GAO can't give a more accurate figure because not all losses are reported. With 68 programs across 16 different agencies, a Task Force headed by Vice President JD Vance will have plenty of government waste, theft & fraud to crack down on and eliminate.

​​​​​​​“I’m glad the Senate will debate this bill and hold Democrats’ feet to the fire to see who's willing to go on the record opposing Voter ID & Proof of Citizenship to vote – things that an overwhelming majority of Texans and Americans support. Let’s get it done," said Sen. Cornyn, kicking off debate on the landmark SAVE America Act, while reiterating his support for the "talking filibuster" and larger Senate rules reforms that may be needed to get the bill to President Trump's desk as soon as possible.