US top court largely backs Texas Republicans over electoral mapsReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday handed a victory to Texas Republicans by reviving electoral districts drawn by the state legislature that had been thrown out by a lower court for diluting the influence of black and Hispanic voters. us republicans – Google News
Read More...Bloomberg Texas 'Tent City' Shows New US Border Crisis, Senator WarnsBloombergIf the U.S. shows any weakness, he said, “we will be overrun.” Trump threw efforts by House Republicans to pass immigration legislation into turmoil on Friday, saying on Twitter that lawmakers were “wasting their time” until after the November elections.and more » us republicans – Google News
Read More...RollingStone.com What Texas May Tell Us About the Future of American PoliticsRollingStone.comThe political past, present and future of the Lone Star State is a topic thoroughly explored in Wright's new book, God Save Texas. In it, the longtime Austin resident seeks to dispel preconceived notions about the state in which he's lived most of his …and more » us politics – Google News
Read More...Texas Tribune US Rep. Blake Farenthold resigns from CongressTexas TribuneWASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Corpus Christi, resigned on Friday. The decision marks the capstone of a tumultuous few months for the four-term congressman, who has been dogged by sexual harassment allegations and an ongoing ethics …Congressman Blake Farenthold resigns from US CongressKCENTV.com all 120 news articles » us congress – Google News
Read More...Houston Chronicle Beto O'Rourke carries Texas Democrats' hopes in 2018 run against Ted CruzHouston ChronicleThe flip-side of that strategy, however, may be the Republicans' overwhelming advantage among white voters in rural Texas, a demographic where Democrats know they will need to make inroads. One problem confronting O'Rourke is that while Democrats are …and more » us democrats – Google News
Read More...KTLA US president claims Texas shooting 'isn't a gun situation'The Jerusalem PostIn response to the Sunday shooting in Texas that claimed the lives of 26 people CNN reported that US President Donald Trump claims the shooter had “mental health problems”. US President Donald Trump claimed that “based on preliminary reports” the …Trump says Texas church shooting caused by 'mental health problem' not gunsCNBC US Leaders React to Mass Shooting at Texas ChurchKTLATexas Church shooting: US President Donald Trump expresses grief, calls it an 'act of evil'The Indian ExpressThe Guardian –Financial Express –The Independentall…
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