Politics
Politics news about Dallas County metro area including politics news about Fort Worth, Dallas, Arlington, Denton and the state of Texas
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Colin Allred vows to fight for abortion rights in Senate
Congressman Colin Allred, currently on his U.S. Senate campaign trail across Texas, has identified abortion rights as a pivotal issue influencing the election and driving voter turnout. His recent op-ed in the Dallas Morning News highlights his firm stance on this matter. Allred, a Dallas Democrat, emphasized the significance of…
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Texas governor under pressure as education session stalls
Texas – Texas Governor Greg Abbott is keeping observers in suspense about his next move regarding the state’s education policy, following a deadlock in the legislature’s special session. His comments came after an adventurous skydiving experience with a 106-year-old World War II veteran. Governor Abbott’s response to questions about calling a…
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Trump secures Abbott’s endorsement for 2024 presidential run
Former President Donald Trump, eyeing a return to the White House in 2024, received a significant endorsement from Texas Governor Greg Abbott at a campaign event near the U.S.-Mexico border. This region, vital to the political narratives of both Republicans, has become a battleground for immigration policy debates. Border Politics…
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Texas House votes against taxpayer-financed education accounts
In a significant development in Texas politics, the state’s House of Representatives has rejected a key provision for taxpayer-financed education savings accounts, casting uncertainty over additional funding for public schools and teacher pay raises. The nearly 200-page bill, which proposed substantial changes to Texas’ education system, faced a major roadblock…
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House passes two-step plan to fund government agencies
In a critical move to avert a government shutdown, the House of Representatives, under the guidance of Speaker Mike Johnson, has passed a two-step funding plan, marking a significant legislative maneuver just days before the looming deadline. Speaker Mike Johnson, recently elected to lead the House, played a pivotal role…
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Judge denies delay in Trump’s sensitive records case
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, former President Donald Trump finds himself entangled in a complex web of legal cases. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon’s recent decision not to postpone his trial over handling sensitive government records until after the November 2024 election adds another layer to this intricate situation.…
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Texas lawmakers respond to border security challenges
In the fourth special session at the Texas Capitol, a concerted effort by lawmakers in both the House and Senate is underway to swiftly pass key border security bills, HB 4 and SB 4, aimed at addressing illegal border crossings into Texas. The legislative process for these bills has been…
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Governor Abbott stands firm on school choice initiative
Amidst the U.S. India Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards banquet, Governor Greg Abbott remains focused on advancing his school choice agenda during the final days of the third special session in Texas. Governor Abbott has expanded the special session’s agenda to encompass significant educational reforms. This includes allocating billions from…
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Governor Abbott expands agenda to include public school funding and teacher pay raises
In a significant development during the third special session at the Texas Capitol, Governor Greg Abbott has broadened the legislative agenda to encompass critical education issues, including public school funding and teacher pay raises. Governor Abbott’s decision marks a notable shift in his approach. Initially, he had stated that issues…
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U.S. Army completes renaming of confederate-named installations
In a historic move, the U.S. Army has completed the process of renaming nine installations that were previously named after Confederate generals. This significant step marks a shift in honoring figures who better represent the values and history of the United States. The renaming process culminated with the redesignation of…