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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Former president Trump hit with $5,000 fine over derogatory campaign post
The civil fraud trial involving former President Donald Trump took a dramatic turn as the presiding judge, Arthur Engoron, expressed his frustration over a derogatory post about the judge’s clerk that appeared on Trump’s campaign website. This incident adds to the growing tension in a case already marked by contentious…
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Carrizo Springs facility prepared to house unaccompanied migrant children
As the Biden administration grapples with a surge in migration at the U.S.-Mexico border, it has decided to reopen a site near the border to accommodate unaccompanied migrant children. This move comes as federal agencies are facing challenges in providing shelter and care for the increasing numbers of children arriving…
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Mayor Johnson leaves Democrats citing lawlessness concerns
Dallas, Texas – In a bold political move, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has announced his decision to switch from the Democratic to the Republican Party, citing concerns about the “culture of lawlessness” in Democrat-run cities. This decision, which has sparked widespread discussion, was detailed in an exclusive interview on “FOX &…
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Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar unharmed following an armed carjacking in Washington, DC
Texas Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar fell victim to an armed carjacking in the Navy Yard area of Washington, DC, on Monday evening. According to the DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, the incident took place at the intersection of K Street and New Jersey Avenue Southeast. According to the…
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Dallas Mayor’s party switch shocks nation, Democrats demand his resignation
Dallas, Texas – In a startling twist of political theater, the Dallas County Democratic Party has emphatically urged Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson to step down following his abrupt decision to shift his political shift from Democrat to Republican. This unexpected maneuver is slated to come under intense scrutiny at today’s…
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Texas Governor Abbott seeks support in school choice fight in recent Dallas visit
Dallas, Texas – Amid a burgeoning national trend, an increasing number of states are introducing school choice initiatives, providing substantial financial aid to families aspiring to enroll their children in private institutions but hampered by financial constraints. Texas has swiftly become the epicenter of the latest debate on this front.…
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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson makes historic shift to GOP, shakes Texas politics
Dallas, Texas – In a surprising turn of events, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson proclaimed on Friday his decision to align himself with the Republican Party, catapulting Dallas to the forefront as the most populous city in the nation with a GOP mayor at its helm. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson moving…
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Your voice matters: Mesquite Town Hall sessions to address upcoming tax rate election
Mesquite, Texas – Amid an atmosphere of escalating civic concern, the City of Mesquite has scheduled a pair of substantive Town Hall Tuesday sessions, aimed at fostering a meticulous discourse among residents about the impending Tax Rate Election. One Mesquite Town Hall session to take place late September, another in…
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Failure to show ID to police after pull over now a misdemeanor in Texas, law goes into effect September 1
Texas – In a legislative move set to take effect on September 1, the State of Texas has enacted Senate Bill 1551, amplifying the legal ramifications for individuals who fail to accurately identify themselves to law enforcement officials during a vehicular stop. Senate Bill 1551 will require drivers in Texas…
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Covid-19 cases are on the rise in Texas and nationwide, but there will be no mask mandates in Texas, Gov. Abbott says
Austin, Texas – In a climate marked by an accelerated proliferation of COVID-19 infections, Texas Governor Greg Abbott conveyed a decisive message on Thursday through a social media platform known as X—formerly referred to as Twitter—avowing that the Lone Star state will not countenance the imposition of facial mask mandates.…