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Senators introduce bipartisan act targeting deepfake revenge porn

By Austin News | Jun 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks (TAKE IT DOWN) Act to protect and empower victims of non-consensual intimate image abuse—also known as “revenge pornography.” The bill would criminalize the publication of non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII), including AI-generated NCII (or “deepfake pornography”), and require social media and similar websites to have procedures in place to remove such content upon...

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Senator Cruz criticizes President Biden's executive action on immigration

By Austin News | Jun 18, 2024

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued a statement criticizing President Joe Biden's executive action to grant mass amnesty to undocumented immigrants.

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Cornyn supports new San Antonio passport agency establishment

By Austin News | Jun 18, 2024

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) has issued a statement following the U.S. Department of State's announcement regarding the establishment of a new U.S. passport agency in San Antonio, Texas.

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Senator Cruz introduces bipartisan act addressing deepfake revenge porn

By Austin News | Jun 18, 2024

Bipartisan legislation would require social media sites to take down such explicit imagery and make publishing it a federal crime

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Senators urge implementation of new declassification law

By Austin News | Jun 18, 2024

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), along with Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Mark Warner (D-VA) and other committee members, has urged the Biden administration to implement the Sensible Classification Act of 2023. The senators addressed a letter to U.S. Office of Management and Budget Federal Chief Information Officer Clare Martorana, seeking an update on the development of a technology solution for classification and declassification processes.

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Cornyn introduces bipartisan resolution recognizing Juneteenth

By Austin News | Jun 18, 2024

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Rep. Doggett votes ‘No’ on bill to ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency

By Austin News | Jun 17, 2024

U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (TX-D) voted against a bill that would ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency.

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Cornyn criticizes Biden's executive actions as election stunts

By Austin News | Jun 17, 2024

June 17, 2024

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Senate Judiciary Committee advances JUDGES Act to address judicial shortages

By Austin News | Jun 17, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued a statement following the Committee's unanimous advancement of the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act. This bill, led by Sen. Cruz and other senators, aims to increase the number of federal district judges to address judicial shortages and backlog.

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Cruz and Weber propose bill to expedite benefit claims for injured officers

By Austin News | Jun 17, 2024

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Randy Weber (R-Texas-14) will introduce the Officer John Barnes Act this week to ensure timely support for law enforcement officers and their families in times of crisis. The legislation aims to address delays in receiving benefits from the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program (PSOB). The Officer John Barnes Act mandates that the Department of Justice (DOJ) issue a determination on benefit claims within 270 days of receipt.

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Senators introduce resolution against new overtime rule impacting small businesses

By Austin News | Jun 17, 2024

U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Mike Braun (R-IN), and 30 of their Senate Republican colleagues have introduced a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act. The resolution aims to overturn the U.S. Department of Labor’s new Overtime Rule, which would raise the minimum salary threshold for overtime pay from $35,568 to $58,656.

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Senators question Biden administration's dismissal of over 350K removal cases

By Austin News | Jun 17, 2024

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) have sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Attorney General Merrick Garland, questioning the Biden administration’s dismissal of over 350,000 removal cases. The senators expressed concerns about the impact of these policies on the U.S. legal immigration system.

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Week ending June 8: Travis County home sales

By Austin News | Jun 15, 2024

There were 67 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending June 8, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Home sales in Williamson County in week ending June 8

By Austin News | Jun 15, 2024

There were 50 reported residential sales in Williamson County in the week ending June 8, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Austin News area weekly mass times

By Austin News | Jun 15, 2024

The following parishes in the Austin News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Military installations contribute over $151B to Texas economy in 2023

By Austin News | Jun 14, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that U.S. military installations in Texas contributed at least $151.2 billion to the Texas economy in 2023 and supported more than 677,022 jobs across the state. The findings are based on a study conducted by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts at the request of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission (TMPC), analyzing the economic impact of military installations within Texas.

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Governor Abbott amends severe weather disaster declaration to include more counties

By Austin News | Jun 14, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott has amended the severe weather disaster declaration initially issued on April 30, 2024. The original proclamation, which has been amended multiple times, certified that severe storms and flooding beginning on April 26, 2024, caused widespread property damage, injury, or loss of life across numerous counties in Texas.

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Senators question Biden Administration's dismissal of over 350K removal cases

By Austin News | Jun 14, 2024

June 14, 2024

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Governor Abbott announces recipients of 2024 outstanding women in government awards

By Austin News | Jun 13, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Women in Texas Government Awards. This biennial award honors women in state service who are contributing their talents and skills to shape the future of Texas.

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Senator Cruz criticizes Democratic fertility legislation

By Austin News | Jun 13, 2024

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued a statement following his vote against Democratic legislation addressing fertility issues, including in vitro fertilization (IVF). Cruz criticized the bill, asserting that it extends beyond IVF and serves as a means to federalize abortion and other matters.