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Air traffic controllers to get more support after a fight and latest near miss at Washington airport
Read full article: Air traffic controllers to get more support after a fight and latest near miss at Washington airportAir traffic controllers at Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport will be offered crisis counseling and additional supervision after a fight in the tower and another alarming near miss two months after a midair collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter killed 67 people.
FAA acknowledges it must do better after deadly DC air collision
Read full article: FAA acknowledges it must do better after deadly DC air collisionThe head of the Federal Aviation Administration has told Congress that the agency must do more to ensure flying remains safe after a midair collision over Washington, D.
Texas’ DEI debate centers on a disagreement about whether programs perpetuate or prevent discrimination
Read full article: Texas’ DEI debate centers on a disagreement about whether programs perpetuate or prevent discriminationSupporters say diversity initiatives close educational and income gaps born from a history of prejudice. Republican officials say they prioritize identity over merit.
Former Utah Rep. Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to the US House, has died
Read full article: Former Utah Rep. Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to the US House, has diedFormer U.S. Rep. Mia Love of Utah, a daughter of Haitian immigrants who became the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, died on Sunday.
Violent attacks on Tesla dealerships spike as Musk takes prominent role in Trump White House
Read full article: Violent attacks on Tesla dealerships spike as Musk takes prominent role in Trump White HouseAttacks on property carrying the logo of Elon Musk’s electric-car company are cropping up from coast to coast and even overseas.
Rafael Cruz, father of Ted Cruz, wants Texas to require school lessons about “evil” of communism
Read full article: Rafael Cruz, father of Ted Cruz, wants Texas to require school lessons about “evil” of communismThe prominent right-wing pastor told state lawmakers that an anti-communist curriculum is crucial to reaffirming that America is a “Christian country.”
Supreme Court wrestles with nation's frustrating search for nuclear waste storage
Read full article: Supreme Court wrestles with nation's frustrating search for nuclear waste storageThe Supreme Court is wrestling with whether to restart plans to temporarily store nuclear waste at sites in rural Texas and New Mexico even as some justices worried about safety issues and the lack of progress toward a permanent solution.
Speaker Johnson tells GOP lawmakers to skip town halls after an onslaught of protests
Read full article: Speaker Johnson tells GOP lawmakers to skip town halls after an onslaught of protestsHouse Speaker Mike Johnson is encouraging Republican lawmakers to skip town halls that have been rife with protesters.
BlackRock strikes deal to bring ports on both sides of Panama Canal under American control
Read full article: BlackRock strikes deal to bring ports on both sides of Panama Canal under American controlA Hong Kong-based conglomerate has agreed to sell its controlling stake in a subsidiary that operates ports near the Panama Canal to a consortium including BlackRock Inc., effectively putting the ports under American control after President Donald Trump alleged Chinese interference with the operations of the critical shipping lane.
Melania Trump says it's 'heartbreaking' to watch teens grapple with the fallout from revenge porn
Read full article: Melania Trump says it's 'heartbreaking' to watch teens grapple with the fallout from revenge pornMelania Trump says it’s “heartbreaking” to see teens and especially girls grapple with the fallout after they’re targeted by malicious and sexually explicit online content.
‘It’s a big win’: San Antonio International Airport to debut first nonstop flight to nation’s capital on Monday
Read full article: ‘It’s a big win’: San Antonio International Airport to debut first nonstop flight to nation’s capital on MondaySan Antonio International Airport is set to launch its first nonstop, seven-day-a-week commercial flight to Washington, D.C.
New FBI Director Kash Patel plans to move up to 1,500 workers out of Washington, AP source says
Read full article: New FBI Director Kash Patel plans to move up to 1,500 workers out of Washington, AP source saysNew FBI Director Kash Patel has told senior officials that he plans to relocate 1,000 employees from Washington to field offices around the country and move an additional 500 to a bureau facility in Huntsville, Alabama.
FEC clears Ted Cruz of wrongdoing over podcast syndicator’s donations to super PAC
Read full article: FEC clears Ted Cruz of wrongdoing over podcast syndicator’s donations to super PACThe agency dismissed a campaign finance watchdog complaint after finding no evidence Cruz “solicited, directed, received, transferred, or spent the funds.”
Conservatives of color have lofty expectations for Trump's second term
Read full article: Conservatives of color have lofty expectations for Trump's second termPresident Donald Trump’s pledge to help make Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream a reality is viewed with skepticism by many prominent Black and Hispanic civil rights leaders.
Trump sets out to erase Biden's legacy with pardons and orders immediately after taking office
Read full article: Trump sets out to erase Biden's legacy with pardons and orders immediately after taking officeDonald Trump has begun erasing Joe Biden’s legacy after taking office as the nation’s 47th president.
Transportation secretary pick vows to buck any pressure to help Elon Musk in agency probes of Tesla
Read full article: Transportation secretary pick vows to buck any pressure to help Elon Musk in agency probes of TeslaTransportation secretary nominee Sean Duffy promised to not interfere in ongoing agency investigations into Elon Musk’s electric car company if confirmed to head the department.
NCAA to dole out $1.2B to help pay for House settlement. Its president asks for Congress to step in
Read full article: NCAA to dole out $1.2B to help pay for House settlement. Its president asks for Congress to step inStressing his own organization’s ability to pay out $1.2 billion over 10 years to help settle an industry-changing lawsuit, NCAA President Charlie Baker also urged Congress to pass legislation that could put college sports on a better path.
Trump's defense pick Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny in Senate
Read full article: Trump's defense pick Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny in SenatePresident-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spent a second day on Capitol Hill meeting privately with Republican senators.
Texas has billions pledged to expand broadband. Spending it is taking a while.
Read full article: Texas has billions pledged to expand broadband. Spending it is taking a while.Despite the efforts of local governments and others, the move to provide internet access to millions of Texans has been slow and faces new challenges.
College sports reform could advance in GOP-controlled Congress, with Sen. Ted Cruz as NCAA ally
Read full article: College sports reform could advance in GOP-controlled Congress, with Sen. Ted Cruz as NCAA allyThe NCAA’s yearslong efforts to get lawmakers to address myriad problems in college sports could pay off in the new, Republican-controlled Congress.
John Cornyn loses longtime bid to be next Senate Majority Leader to John Thune
Read full article: John Cornyn loses longtime bid to be next Senate Majority Leader to John ThuneCornyn has for years signaled he wanted to succeed his close ally GOP leader Mitch McConnell. He lost in a vote decided by the Republican members of the Senate.
Donald Trump and Ted Cruz scored big wins in Texas, but the president-elect outperformed the senator on his own turf
Read full article: Donald Trump and Ted Cruz scored big wins in Texas, but the president-elect outperformed the senator on his own turfCruz beat his challenger by 9 points, while Trump prevailed over his by 14 points. Still, Cruz performed better this year than he did in 2018
Republicans win Tarrant County, moving local government further to the right
Read full article: Republicans win Tarrant County, moving local government further to the rightFormer state Rep. Matt Krause’s win may push the commissioners court even further away from the bipartisanship on which it once prided itself.
Why AP called the Texas Senate race for Ted Cruz
Read full article: Why AP called the Texas Senate race for Ted CruzThe Associated Press declared that Republican Sen. Ted Cruz successfully defended his seat against Democratic Rep. Colin Allred based on the incumbent’s competitive showing in the state’s large population centers, bolstered by his overwhelming leads in more conservative rural areas across the state.
Election Day updates: South Texas continues dramatic shift toward Donald Trump, GOP
Read full article: Election Day updates: South Texas continues dramatic shift toward Donald Trump, GOPTexas might not be a swing state, but many of its races will have major consequences to the national political landscape and on the lives of everyday Texans.
Abortion, the economy, immigration and transgender rights: Voters across Texas explain their vote
Read full article: Abortion, the economy, immigration and transgender rights: Voters across Texas explain their voteTexans from across the state went to the polls early with plenty on their mind. The Texas Tribune partnered with other news organizations to hear from a diverse cross-section of voters.
In final days of Senate race, Cruz courts Latino voters along the border and Allred rallies in his hometown
Read full article: In final days of Senate race, Cruz courts Latino voters along the border and Allred rallies in his hometownBoth candidates are making their closing arguments at the culmination of a heated and expensive race which could decide control of the U.S. Senate.
Texas OB-GYNs urge lawmakers to change abortion laws after reports on pregnant women's deaths
Read full article: Texas OB-GYNs urge lawmakers to change abortion laws after reports on pregnant women's deathsThe group of 111 doctors cited recent ProPublica reporting on two pregnant women who died because doctors did not provide lifesaving care.
The struggle for Senate control goes down to the wire as spending shatters records
Read full article: The struggle for Senate control goes down to the wire as spending shatters recordsBillions of dollars in ads are raining down on voters across the Rust Belt, Rocky Mountains and American southwest as the two major political parties struggle for control of the U.S. Senate.
Ted Cruz, Colin Allred make spirited final pitches to Texas voters in Senate race
Read full article: Ted Cruz, Colin Allred make spirited final pitches to Texas voters in Senate raceRepublican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic Rep. Colin Allred are making their final pitches to Texas voters at campaign stops across the state as Election Day nears.
Colin Allred courts Black voters in the final days of his bid to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz
Read full article: Colin Allred courts Black voters in the final days of his bid to unseat Sen. Ted CruzWith stops in Houston and the Rio Grande Valley, Allred hopes to make the race competitive by running up the tally with the core of the Democratic base.
In complaint, Ted Cruz says Democrats broke campaign finance laws to help Colin Allred
Read full article: In complaint, Ted Cruz says Democrats broke campaign finance laws to help Colin AllredCruz alleged that national Democrats illegally exceeded contribution limits when it spent more than $10 million for television ads in Texas benefiting Allred campaign.
In final days of senate race, Colin Allred bests Beto O’Rourke’s 2018 senate fundraising record
Read full article: In final days of senate race, Colin Allred bests Beto O’Rourke’s 2018 senate fundraising recordColin Allred also continues to out raise Ted Cruz bringing in over $11.8 million in the first 16 days of October. Cruz raised $9.9 million in the same period.
Beyoncé endorses Kamala Harris while Donald Trump vows border crackdown in dueling Texas stops
Read full article: Beyoncé endorses Kamala Harris while Donald Trump vows border crackdown in dueling Texas stopsHarris talked about reproductive rights to a stadium full of supporters in Houston. In Austin, Trump stumped to supporters and reporters at a private jet terminal and appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast.
Democrats invest $5 million to try to defeat Republican Ted Cruz in Texas Senate race
Read full article: Democrats invest $5 million to try to defeat Republican Ted Cruz in Texas Senate raceDemocrats backing Rep. Colin Allred’s bid to defeat Texas Sen. Ted Cruz are investing $5 million in an ad campaign focused on abortion.
POLL: Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump among Bexar County registered voters, 13% remain undecided
Read full article: POLL: Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump among Bexar County registered voters, 13% remain undecidedA recent UTSA poll found Vice President Kamala Harris continues to lead former President Donald Trump among Bexar County registered voters, and about 13% of respondents remain undecided.
Races to watch around San Antonio in the Nov. 5 presidential election
Read full article: Races to watch around San Antonio in the Nov. 5 presidential electionVoters in Bexar County and beyond are already casting early voting ballots ahead of the Nov. 5 election, including for president, US senator, representatives in the U.S. and Texas houses, plus other candidates running for office at the state and local levels. Some voters will also decide municipal and school propositions.
Spriester Sessions: Texas Senator Ted Cruz looks to defeat Congressman Colin Allred
Read full article: Spriester Sessions: Texas Senator Ted Cruz looks to defeat Congressman Colin AllredCruz discusses what sets him apart, the huge amount of money raised by Allred, and his now well-documented trip to Cancun during the Texas power outage in 2021.
Spriester Sessions: Colin Allred, former Baylor, NFL linebacker, hopes to upset Ted Cruz in Texas Senate race
Read full article: Spriester Sessions: Colin Allred, former Baylor, NFL linebacker, hopes to upset Ted Cruz in Texas Senate raceAllred discusses what sets him apart from his opponent, why he thinks Ted Cruz is to blame for some of the border problems, and how he feels about being compared to former Congressman Beto O’Rourke, Cruz’s last opponent, who narrowly lost.
“More than our wombs”: Women in conservative Texas cities mobilizing to end GOP dominance
Read full article: “More than our wombs”: Women in conservative Texas cities mobilizing to end GOP dominanceDemocrats in Lubbock and Amarillo hope Kamala Harris’ candidacy and a backlash to abortion laws will help make their long-held vision of a blue wave a reality.
Colin Allred, Ted Cruz blast each other as “extreme,” throw jabs on border and abortion in Senate debate
Read full article: Colin Allred, Ted Cruz blast each other as “extreme,” throw jabs on border and abortion in Senate debateThe debate proved combative from start to finish, with Cruz and Allred trading barbs on nearly every issue that came up.
Ted Cruz and Colin Allred to meet in the only debate in the Texas Senate race
Read full article: Ted Cruz and Colin Allred to meet in the only debate in the Texas Senate raceRepublican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic Rep. Colin Allred met Tuesday night in the only debate of their Texas Senate race that could help determine which party controls the U.S. Senate.
Ted Cruz and Colin Allred wage another big US Senate fight in Texas
Read full article: Ted Cruz and Colin Allred wage another big US Senate fight in TexasRepublicans have a stranglehold on every statewide elected office in Texas and control the state Supreme Court, both chambers of the Legislature and both U.S. Senate seats.
Colin Allred raises $30 million in third quarter of 2024, outpacing Ted Cruz
Read full article: Colin Allred raises $30 million in third quarter of 2024, outpacing Ted CruzThe staggering fundraising numbers mean that Cruz and Allred have collectively raised at least $132 million, surpassing the final combined haul from 2018.
Abortion, private school vouchers and legislative control are the key issues in Texas’ 2024 election
Read full article: Abortion, private school vouchers and legislative control are the key issues in Texas’ 2024 electionTexan voters will have significant influence in November, both within and outside the state. They will be electing a U.S. senator, 38 U.S. House members, 150 state House members, as well as various judges and local elected officials. Additionally, they will have influence over important questions.
Bernie Sanders tells Texas progressives to back Harris, says Allred win would “make all the difference”
Read full article: Bernie Sanders tells Texas progressives to back Harris, says Allred win would “make all the difference”Joining Sanders as he campaigns up and down the I-35 corridor are Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Greg Casar, and former El Paso congressman Beto O’Rourke.
Senate Democrats boost Colin Allred’s bid against Ted Cruz with multimillion dollar investment
Read full article: Senate Democrats boost Colin Allred’s bid against Ted Cruz with multimillion dollar investmentThe late-cycle investment signals the party is taking Texas seriously — a shift from past cycles.
POLL: Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump among Bexar County registered voters, 10% remain undecided
Read full article: POLL: Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump among Bexar County registered voters, 10% remain undecidedThe UTSA survey found that Harris has increased support for the Democratic ticket by double digits over Joe Biden
In his podcast, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz reveals his unfiltered side as he strives to expand his base — and his influence
Read full article: In his podcast, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz reveals his unfiltered side as he strives to expand his base — and his influenceCruz’s thrice-weekly podcast, “Verdict,” has become an integral part of his day-to-day life as a senator — and a tool in his effort to win reelection this fall.
National Dems target Texas, but focus remains on protecting Senate incumbents
Read full article: National Dems target Texas, but focus remains on protecting Senate incumbentsU.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, is challenging Sen. Ted Cruz this November, but the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee has vulnerable incumbents to defend first.
Colin Allred responds to comparisons with Beto O’Rourke’s campaign, defends his strategy
Read full article: Colin Allred responds to comparisons with Beto O’Rourke’s campaign, defends his strategyAllred has run a more traditional campaign in his bid to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, focusing on targeted ads and moderate policy.
Liz Cheney says Dick Cheney will vote for Kamala Harris, and she will support Democrat Colin Allred in Texas Senate race
Read full article: Liz Cheney says Dick Cheney will vote for Kamala Harris, and she will support Democrat Colin Allred in Texas Senate raceLiz Cheney endorsed Allred at The Texas Tribune Festival Friday.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce backs Ted Cruz for Senate over Colin Allred
Read full article: U.S. Chamber of Commerce backs Ted Cruz for Senate over Colin AllredAllred, who had previously gotten the Chamber’s endorsement in his House races, had long used the endorsement as proof of his bipartisan credentials.
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar endorses Colin Allred in US Senate race
Read full article: Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar endorses Colin Allred in US Senate raceAs the 2024 election heads into the home stretch, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Colin Allred secured an endorsement from a high-profile elected official in Bexar County.
Colin Allred’s understated campaign strategy draws mixed reviews from fellow Democrats
Read full article: Colin Allred’s understated campaign strategy draws mixed reviews from fellow DemocratsAllred’s sharp divergence from Beto O’Rourke’s more active campaign style has stirred dissent among some Democrats. His allies say it’s working.
Colin Allred urges voters to back Kamala Harris at Democratic National Convention
Read full article: Colin Allred urges voters to back Kamala Harris at Democratic National ConventionAllred has largely run his Senate race keeping his distance from Harris. On Thursday, before a national audience, he said he is proud to support her.
Floor fights, boos and a too-long kiss. How the dramatic and the bizarre define convention history
Read full article: Floor fights, boos and a too-long kiss. How the dramatic and the bizarre define convention historyPresidential conventions can be memorable for floor fights and bloody battles on the streets outside or for scenes that stand out as outlandish or awkward.
Why Trump's and Harris' proposals to end federal taxes on tips would be difficult to enact
Read full article: Why Trump's and Harris' proposals to end federal taxes on tips would be difficult to enactIf nothing else, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris agree on one thing, at least: Both say they want to eliminate federal taxes on workers’ tips.
Ted Cruz touts endorsement from Kim Ogg, a Houston Democrat, in bid for crossover votes
Read full article: Ted Cruz touts endorsement from Kim Ogg, a Houston Democrat, in bid for crossover votesOgg is no darling of the left. She lost her Democratic primary in a landslide election this year after a number of intraparty feuds.
Proposed law pushes for tougher migrant detention following Texas girl's killing
Read full article: Proposed law pushes for tougher migrant detention following Texas girl's killingFamily members of a 12-year-old Houston girl allegedly killed by two Venezuelans who entered the U.S. illegally are supporting legislation that would limit immigration authorities' ability to release immigrants they detain.
Colin Allred keeps Kamala Harris at arms length as he makes a play for the center
Read full article: Colin Allred keeps Kamala Harris at arms length as he makes a play for the centerU.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, who is facing off against Allred in his reelection campaign, has worked to tie Allred to Harris’ political record.
Ted Cruz, Secret Service leader tangle at Senate hearing over assassination attempt
Read full article: Ted Cruz, Secret Service leader tangle at Senate hearing over assassination attemptCruz accused the U.S. Secret Service on Tuesday of making a politically motivated decision to deny former President Donald Trump extra security.
Immigration is taking center stage in Texas’ Senate race. Here’s what Colin Allred’s and Ted Cruz’s records show.
Read full article: Immigration is taking center stage in Texas’ Senate race. Here’s what Colin Allred’s and Ted Cruz’s records show.Poll after poll shows Texas voters rank immigration and the border as the most pressing issues.
After famously snubbing Trump in 2016, Ted Cruz adulates him at Republican National Convention
Read full article: After famously snubbing Trump in 2016, Ted Cruz adulates him at Republican National ConventionCruz struck a decidedly different tone from his 2016 RNC speech, when he refused to endorse Trump and told voters to “vote your conscience.”
‘Horrible and scary’: Texas leaders express outrage and concern after Trump is rushed offstage
Read full article: ‘Horrible and scary’: Texas leaders express outrage and concern after Trump is rushed offstageTexas Republicans across the state rallied behind former President Donald Trump after he was evacuated off the stage during a campaign event in Pennsylvania on Saturday after loud bangs were heard.
These Texans are scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
Read full article: These Texans are scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention in MilwaukeeGov. Greg Abbott and Sen. Ted Cruz will be among the Texas Republicans who will address the Republican National Convention beginning Monday in Milwaukee, the Republican National Committee announced Saturday.
Colin Allred punts on whether he thinks Biden should continue reelection bid
Read full article: Colin Allred punts on whether he thinks Biden should continue reelection bidAllred, who is running for U.S. Senate against Ted Cruz, is one of only a few House Democrats from Texas who has yet to say whether they support the president’s reelection bid.
Sale of US Steel kicks up a political storm, but Pittsburgh isn't Steeltown USA anymore
Read full article: Sale of US Steel kicks up a political storm, but Pittsburgh isn't Steeltown USA anymorePittsburgh's most storied steel company, U.S. Steel, is on the cusp of being bought by Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel Corp. in a deal that's kicking up an election year political maelstrom.
Hundreds of thousands are still without power in the Houston area. Here's how it happened
Read full article: Hundreds of thousands are still without power in the Houston area. Here's how it happenedHundreds of thousands of people in the Houston area likely won't have power restored until next week, as the city swelters in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.
Ron DeSantis is now expected to speak at the Republican National Convention, AP source says
Read full article: Ron DeSantis is now expected to speak at the Republican National Convention, AP source saysFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis is now expected to address former President Donald Trump’s nominating convention next week.
Longtime Southern Baptist leader Paul Pressler, who was accused of sexual abuse, dies at 94
Read full article: Longtime Southern Baptist leader Paul Pressler, who was accused of sexual abuse, dies at 94Paul Pressler, a leading figure of the Southern Baptist Convention who was accused of sexual abuse and later settled a lawsuit over the allegations, has died.