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Sen. Cruz Leads Amicus Brief Against Funding TikTok on School Buses

By Austin News | Apr 11, 2024

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz has taken a stand against the Biden administration's decision to expand the Federal Communication Commission's E-Rate program to fund Wi-Fi on school buses. Cruz led his colleagues in filing an amicus brief opposing the move, which aimed to subsidize children's access to social media sites like TikTok and Instagram during bus rides to and from school.Cruz expressed his concerns, stating, "Addictive and distracting social media apps are wreaking havoc on our kids." He emphasized the dangers of unsupervised access to...

Cornyn Blasts Dems’ Judicial Intimidation Campaign

By Austin News | Apr 10, 2024

Washington, April 10, 2024 - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) criticized Democrats for their alleged intimidation campaign against the federal judiciary during a recent session on the Senate floor. Cornyn specifically highlighted the resistance shown by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas against pressures to change case assignments.In his address, Senator Cornyn commended Chief Judge Godbey and the judges of the Northern District of Texas for standing firm against what he described as political pressure. He emphasized the importance of upholding the...

Senate Democrats Block Sen. Cruz Effort to Establish Committee to Hold Mayorkas Impeachment Trial

By Austin News | Apr 10, 2024

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) criticized Senate Democrats for their refusal to proceed with an impeachment trial for U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. Sen. Cruz, speaking on the Senate floor, expressed his disapproval of skipping the required impeachment trial process.During his speech, Sen. Cruz emphasized his concerns about Mayorkas's approach to his role, stating, “It’s not because he’s bad at his job, unfortunately Alejandro Mayorkas is very good at his job. However, he doesn’t view his job as securing the border [or] protecting our homeland...

In Rebuilding Baltimore’s Key Bridge, Cruz Calls for Congress to Act to Stop Bureaucratic Dithering

By Austin News | Apr 10, 2024

Senator Ted Cruz of Texas urged for swift action in rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing. Cruz emphasized the need to avoid bureaucratic delays and swiftly address the collapse of the bridge.Cruz commended Chairwoman Homendy for her work at the National Transportation Safety Board, highlighting her dedication to transportation safety regardless of political considerations. He expressed his condolences for the workers who lost their lives in the bridge collapse and stressed the importance of federal assistance in...

Governor Abbott Announces Kilgore Hosts Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop

By Austin News | Apr 9, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Kilgore, Kilgore Main Street, and Visit Kilgore will be co-hosting a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Tuesday, April 16. In a statement, Governor Abbott emphasized the importance of music to Texas, stating, "Music is key to the Texas brand and to our local economies."Chip Adams, TMO Community Relations and Outreach Specialist, will be present at the workshop to explain the Music Friendly Texas Community designation and its benefits. Governor Abbott expressed gratitude towards...

Sen. Cruz Helps Secure Major Victory for Texas Energy Industry

By Austin News | Apr 9, 2024

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has played a pivotal role in securing a major victory for Texas's energy industry. This success comes after Houston-based Enterprise Products’ Sea Port Oil Terminal (SPOT) received a Deepwater Port License from the Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD), following Sen. Cruz's investigation into the delays in licensing decisions for deepwater ports.Sen. Cruz's proactive approach in requesting timelines for pending deepwater port licenses and demanding updates on the applications'...

Senators Cruz and Lee Argue for Impeachment Trial in Op-Ed

By Austin News | Apr 9, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) have voiced their concerns in an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal regarding the impeachment proceedings for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The Senators argue that efforts by Senate Democrats to end the proceedings without a trial are unconstitutional and a violation of Senate rules.In their op-ed, the Senators emphasized the importance of following constitutional processes, stating, “The Constitution, Senate rules and precedent are clear: The Senate has an obligation to vote...

Cornyn: Biden Has No Plan to Reduce Inflation

By Austin News | Apr 9, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) criticized President Biden's economic policies, stating that the administration has no plan to address inflation. Cornyn highlighted the financial strain faced by American families due to rising inflation and excessive government spending."People who once lived comfortably are now living paycheck to paycheck," Cornyn remarked, emphasizing the economic challenges many Americans are currently facing. He pointed out that "The average household in Texas is spending $1,000 a month more today than they did in January of 2021 when...

Enrollment Analysis: Pacific Islander students comprised 0.2% of Williamson County’s student body in 2021-22 school year

By Austin News | Apr 8, 2024

There were 195 Pacific Islander students enrolled in Williamson County schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Sens. Cruz, Scott, Colleagues Demand Transparency from Biden Administration Following Release of Additional Iran Sanction Waivers

By Austin News | Apr 8, 2024

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and Tim Scott, along with several of their Senate Republican colleagues, have demanded transparency from the Biden administration regarding the recent release of additional Iran sanction waivers. The senators, members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, expressed their concerns in a letter addressed to Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen and Secretary of State Antony Blinken.In the letter, the senators criticized the administration's decision to renew a sanctions waiver that allows the Iranian regime to access funds held overseas more...

Cornyn: Dismissing Mayorkas Impeachment Sets ‘Dangerous Precedent’

By Austin News | Apr 8, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) has voiced his concerns regarding the dismissal of the impeachment proceedings against U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, stating that it sets a "dangerous precedent" in the nation's history.Senator Cornyn emphasized that the impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas was not due to popularity or incompetence but for "two serious offenses." He criticized Mayorkas for his "willful and systematic refusal to enforce our immigration laws," making catch-and-release the government's de facto policy, which goes...

Sen. Cruz Probe Reveals U.S. Coast Guard’s Unlawful Use of NDAs to Silence Sexual Assault Victims

By Austin News | Apr 8, 2024

Senator Ted Cruz has brought to light a disturbing revelation regarding the U.S. Coast Guard's handling of sexual assault cases. According to records obtained by the Senate Commerce Committee, the Coast Guard has been unlawfully using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to silence victims of sexual assaults from speaking out about their experiences or investigations.In a letter addressed to USCG Admiral Linda Fagan, Senator Cruz expressed his concerns over the Coast Guard's actions, stating, "Requiring victims to agree not to discuss what happened to them is particularly...

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