Texas GOP renews push to put new restrictions on voting
Democratic lawmaker says Republicans who are intent on passing new voting bills are "doing everything they can to cling on to power."
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Texas GOP aims to pass voting restrictions
Texas Republicans are once again trying to pass restrictive new voting legislation, this time through a special session. Democrats blocked the proposals in May but it's unclear if they can stop them again. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villareal joined "CBSN AM" from Austin with the latest.
Texas Governor Abbott calls special session
Texas state lawmakers are back in Austin for a special legislative session called by Governor Greg Abbott to focus on the Republican's conservative priorities. CBS News' Adam Brewster spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the session, Abbott's potential 2024 presidential run and 2022 primary challenge.
Texas Legislature takes up contentious voting bills in special session
The bills being considered by the state House and Senate omit two of the most controversial provisions from the original measure.
Texas GOP to revive election reform bill
Texas Republicans are set to bring back a controversial elections reform bill for debate during a special legislative session starting Thursday. House Democrats had managed to block the bill from reaching a vote by staging a walk out in May. Texas Tribune politics reporter James Barragán joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the other conservative priorities Republican Governor Greg Abbott has announced for the session, as well as the pressure he's facing from GOP primary challengers.
Texas special session brings election law back into spotlight
The special session is taking place weeks after Texas state House Democrats staged a walkout to defeat the election law measure.
Trump speaks at border wall
Former President Donald Trump delivered remarks at an unfinished section of border wall in Texas, accusing President Biden of destroying the country and repeating false claims about the 2020 election. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal joins Tanya Rivero on CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on Mr. Trump's visit, and a legal challenge filed by the ACLU against the Biden administration's immigration policy.
GOP donor funds deployment of South Dakota National Guard to Texas
Governor Kristi Noem is deploying up to 50 South Dakota National Guard troops to the southern border with Mexico.
Southern border crossings skyrocket
Last month, more than 180,000 migrants were stopped along the Southwest border, that's more than any other month in the last four years. In order to truly understand the numbers, Mireya Villarreal went for a ride along the border. In just a few hours, she saw more than 200 people cross into the U.S.
Military families in need receive massive donations
More than $600,000 was donated to families of active duty military personnel going hungry during the pandemic. Of the donations, $350,000 has already reached families, distributed near Ft. Hood, Texas, by volunteers. Mark Strassmann has the details.
Grand jury declines to charge Texas officers over in-custody death
Marvin David Scott III allegedly died after officers at a Texas detention facility pepper sprayed him and put a spit mask on his face as he was suffering from a mental health crisis.
Pushing for parental leave in America
Ahead of Fathers Day, "CBS This Morning" co-host Tony Dokoupil and Texas Representative Colin Allred discuss paid parental leave and the likely scenario for most fathers in this country – who do not receive paid leave after the birth of a child. Only nine percent of companies in America offer paid leave for fathers. Allred is one of the first members in congressional history to take a formal paternity leave. Dokoupil and Allred invited their newborns along for the conversation.
Origins of Juneteenth in Texas
While Juneteenth is now a national holiday, Texas has recognized it as a state holiday since 1980. Pulitzer prize-winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed's book "On Juneteenth" looks at the origins of the holiday and its importance in Texas and across the country. She joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Meet the 93-year-old Texan fighting to make Juneteenth a holiday
"I'm going to keep right on doing this until I know it's a holiday," she said. "And I feel it in my bones."
Texas Gov. plans new border wall with Mexico
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says he wants to continue building a border wall with Mexico in his state. However, critics say the plan is short on details and could be political posturing as the governor contemplates a run for the presidency in 2024. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Record-breaking heat wave puts strain on states' power grids
Temperatures are rising well above 100 degrees in some places.
Record-breaking heat wave sweeps U.S.
Power outages continue in Texas as much of the country tries to keep cool amid scorching and record-breaking temperatures. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports from Dallas and CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN's Lana Zak with his latest forecast.
Texas outlines plan to build its own border wall
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the first stage of a plan to build a wall along the state's border with Mexico. During a news conference Wednesday, the Republican governor approved $250 million as a down payment for the project. CBS News' Mireya Villarreal joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with more on the plan.
Heat wave strains Texas power grid
Record-breaking drought and sweltering temperatures are baking parts of the U.S. This comes as temperatures in Texas are putting a strain on its power grid. Omar Villafranca takes a look.
States brace for power outages amid heat wave
As the Western U.S. endures extreme heat, Texans are being asked to conserve energy to avoid straining the power grid.
Texas Democrats pressure U.S. Senate to pass voting bills
"These Texas Democrats bravely fought against voter suppression," Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday.
Texas Democrats head to Washington on behalf of voting bill
They have delayed the passage of a GOP-sponsored voting bill.
Spectator killed, 7 hurt as vehicle crashes into race track guard rail
At least eight people were hurt, three critically, at the event outside El Paso, near Mexico, authorities said. One report put the number of injured at 29.
1 killed in downtown Austin shooting, authorities say
One suspect is in custody and another remains at large, according to police.
Mass shooting at bar in Austin, Texas
14 people were injured early Saturday in a mass shooting at a bar in downtown Austin, Texas. Police have one suspect in custody but another remains at large.
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