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Texas lawmakers discuss protests against President Trump's immigration policies across the state
Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill and across the country remain divided following protests against Trump's deportation policies.
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Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill and across the country remain divided following protests against Trump's deportation policies.
The New York Times reported a plan to have Texas legislators redraw the state's Congressional districts to help Republicans gain more seats.
Senate Republicans hope to pass the "big, beautiful bill" by July 4th. It will then go back to the House for consideration.
Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill and across the country remain divided following protests against Trump's deportation policies.
The Texas State Capitol and grounds in Austin were evacuated due to the threat, state officials said.
For the second straight day, law enforcement officials are searching for 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses.
At noon Saturday, protesters were crowded into City Hall Plaza in Downtown Dallas and Burk Burnett Park in Downtown Fort Worth.
Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot and killed, and State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were injured in what Gov. Tim Walz called "politically motivated" shootings.
The move marks a significant pivot for the Trump administration, which has vowed to deport millions of immigrants living in the country without legal status.
The exchange of fire comes as talks on Iran's nuclear program in Oman between the U.S. and Iran were called off.
President Trump delivered remarks at the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army Grand Military Parade and Celebration, an event he envisioned.
Goodwin, who was first elected in 2018, will have to give up her legislative seat in southwest Austin to run for Lt. Governor.
Republican Senator Ted Cruz of Texas tells Jack Fink about his views on the protests against President Trump's mass deportation policies. He also comments on the report that the President wants Texas lawmakers to redraw the state's congressional districts before next year's elections. He details more budget cuts he wants to see from the federal budget.
U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey of Fort Worth discusses protest activity against President Trump's deportation policies. A New York Times report says Texas lawmakers are considering redrawing the state's congressional districts. Veasey tells Jack how he feels about it. He also discusses proposed tax and spending cuts.
Democratic Texas Rep. Vikki Goodwin tells Jack Fink she is running for Lt. Governor. "I think the time is right. We need a change," said Goodwin in the interview.
