Thousands Rally Across Texas for "No Kings" Protest Against Trump Administration Millions of Americans nationwide participated in "No Kings" protests over the weekend, denouncing President Donald Trump and his administration's policies. The demonstrations aimed to show opposition to what participants called an erosion of democracy and constitutional norms. READ MORE. Send us tips!: tips@DNM.news Rep. […] The post LONESTAR — 10.21.2025 — 'No Kings' Protest Gathers Thousands Across Texas ...| Texas Politics
U.S. Representative Chip Roy (R) is pressing the San Antonio Airport (SAT) for answers after reports surfaced that the airport refused to display a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) video, which addresses the ongoing government shutdown and its impact on Transportation Security Administration (TSA) operations. Roy expressed disappointment in a letter to SAT Officials, citing […] The post Chip Roy Questions San Antonio International Airport Over DHS Video Refusal appeared first on Texas ...| Texas Politics
During an interview with Newsmax, U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne (R) criticized congressional Democrats amid the ongoing government shutdown, arguing that they have repeatedly supported similar spending bills in the past, but are now obstructing progress due to political opposition to President Donald Trump. "We have seen Democrats vote for this 13 times; the only […] The post Beth Van Duyne Criticizes Democrats for Ongoing Government Shutdown appeared first on Texas Politics.| Texas Politics
Austin Mayor Responds to Greg Abbott's 'No Kings' Protest Order Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced this week the deployment of the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas National Guard to Austin ahead of the “No Kings” protest that is planned for October 18th. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson has responded to the governor’s order, […] The post LONESTAR — 10.20.2025 — Austin Mayor Responds to Greg Abbott's 'No Kings' Protest Order — Cornyn Introduces No Sharia Act — and More.....| Texas Politics
Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced an expanded investigation into the University of North Texas (UNT) after the school allegedly failed to take disciplinary action against students who celebrated the political assassination of Charlie Kirk and issued threats of violence to fellow students. Paxton previously demanded answers from UNT regarding reports of left-wing extremism on […] The post Ken Paxton Expands Investigation into UNT Over Failure to Address Extremism appeared first on Te...| Texas Politics
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) praised the announcement that the National Domestic Violence Hotline, based in Austin, Texas, will receive nearly $19 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The funding will allow the Hotline to continue providing 24/7 support for […] The post Cornyn Applauds $19M for National Domestic Violence Hotline appeared first on Texas Politics.| Texas Politics
Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced this week the deployment of the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas National Guard to Austin ahead of the “No Kings” protest that is planned for October 18th. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson has responded to the governor’s order, assuring that the city is ready to cooperate while protecting […] The post Austin Mayor Responds to Greg Abbott's 'No Kings' Protest Order appeared first on Texas Politics.| Texas Politics
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R), joined by Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), has introduced the No Sharia Act, which aims to prohibit the use or enforcement of Sharia Law a| Texas Politics
A new Emerson College poll finds Senator John Cornyn (R) and Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) locked in a statistical tie in the race for the Republican nominati| Texas Politics
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) today issued a proclamation launching a Second Special Session, which convened at, with a focus on urgent legislative action, chi| Texas Politics
Texas has hit new milestones in workforce and job creation, according to July labor market data released by the Texas Workforce Commission. Governor Greg Abbott| Texas Politics
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) ceremonially signed Senate Bill 38 and Senate Bill 1333 into law at the Texas Capitol, aiming to close legal loopholes and give p| Texas Politics
A new Baselice & Associates poll found that a strong majority of Republican primary voters support a total ban on consumable THC products in Texas.| Texas Politics
The National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) has endorsed Aaron Reitz (R) in his bid to become the next Attorney General of Texas.| Texas Politics
This week, Reps. Jasmine Crockett (D) and Maxine Dexter (D) introduced the Combating Law Enforcement Anonymity by Requiring Identification Disclosure Act, or CLEAR ID Act.| Texas Politics
Governor Greg Abbott (R) has announced a $3.6 million Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant to Austin Community College District (ACC) for new advanced manufacturing and precision welding labs at its Round Rock Campus.| Texas Politics
Discourse over the One Big Beautiful Bill reflects a deep political divide in the United States. A new Quantus Insights poll confirms that Americans are conside| Texas Politics
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is ramping up efforts to control a dangerous livestock pest by releasing millions of sterile flies over Texas and Mexi| Texas Politics
After announcing his retirement from the Texas House of Representatives, state Rep. Tony Tinderholt (R) has revealed his candidacy for Tarrant County Commissioner in Precinct 2.| Texas Politics
Governor Greg Abbott (R) signed into law what he called “the strongest bail reform package in Texas history,” during a ceremony held at Crime Stoppers of Ho| Texas Politics
There’s more troubling news for Senator John Cornyn’s (R) reelection campaign as a new poll finds him trailing Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) by 22 points.| Texas Politics
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced this week the removal of BlackRock Inc. from Texas’ list of financial companies that boycott the oil and gas industry.| Texas Politics
The Texas Senate approved a measure that will allow judges to deny bail to individuals accused of serious violent crimes if they have prior convictions or are a| Texas Politics
A Texas Senate committee is weighing legislation that would prevent child abusers, and the organizations that shield them, from hiding behind non-disclosure agr| Texas Politics
The Texas House has overwhelmingly approved a bill to eliminate the controversial STAAR exam, aiming to transform the way the state assesses student learning and teacher performance.| Texas Politics
Texas is on the front lines of a new agricultural crisis after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an immediate suspension of live cattle, horse| Texas Politics
A proposed constitutional amendment to create a long-term, reliable funding source for Texas water projects would prioritize increasing supply over fixing aging| Texas Politics
Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has announced that his lawsuit against Coppell Independent School District (ISD) has been resolved, following the district’s a| Texas Politics
Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has announced an investigation against the Austin Independent School District (AISD), accusing the district of violating state law by promoting elements of Critical Race Theory (CRT) in its curriculum.| Texas Politics
Following the first vote to elect a Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress, former Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has reached the threshold to retain the gavel. This moment could've been a massive roadblock not only for Republicans in the lower chamber but for President-elect Donald Trump (R) as the 2024 election is certified on Jan. 6.| Texas Politics
In response to the divide, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has announced a statewide tour in support of state Rep. Cook.| Texas Politics
Former Air Force Pilot and current congressman – Representative August Pfluger (R-TX) – sounded the alarm after seeing videos of China’s sixth-generation aircraft displayed in the skies. You can see a video and pictures of the new technology below:| Texas Politics
A recent string of graphic crimes have struck New York, leaving its citizens and Americans in general dismayed.| Texas Politics
The 1,000+ page resolution has received condemnation from Republicans who argue that the proposed CR is exactly why the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was created.| Texas Politics
Speaking on President-elect Trump’s appearance at the Army-Navy game, Rep. Hunt said it shows “the void of leadership that’s been missing.”| Texas Politics
Representatives Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Wesley Hunt (R-TX) are calling out Democrats for their disdain of voter ID laws as progressives have called the measure “racist” and believe it will disproportionately and purposely affect black voters.| Texas Politics
Former President Donald Trump (R) announced on his social media site Truth Social that his campaign and Vice President Kamala Harris’ (D) campaign have reached an agreement on their first (and possibly only) debate before the election on Nov. 5. The event will be held on ABC, a news outlet that President Trump is currently in litigation with alongside one of its anchors, George Stephanopoulos.| Texas Politics
Goldman Sachs – one of the world’s leading financial services firms – has decided to leave the Climate Action 100+ Network (CAN), a group dedicated to “fight the climate crisis and to achieve social justice.” This group has grabbed the attention of Republicans in the House Judiciary Committee who described the organization as a “cartel” that looks to enforce action from corporate greenhouse gas emitters. Representative Randy Weber (R-TX), especially after Goldman Sachs broke gro...| Texas Politics
Though President Biden released a statement on the anniversary of the attack that left 13 service members dead, President Trump is accusing the Biden-Harris Administration of being to blame for the attack.| Texas Politics
