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Bill proposed to rename street near Cuban embassy after dissident leader

By Austin News | Jan 28, 2025

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and Dick Durbin, along with their colleagues, have introduced a bipartisan bill to rename the street outside the Cuban embassy in Washington, D.C., as "Oswaldo Payá Way."

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Cornyn returns as chair of Senate Drug Caucus amid ongoing narcotics crisis

By Austin News | Jan 28, 2025

U.S. Senator John Cornyn from Texas has announced his new role as chair of the U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control for the 119th Congress.

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Sean Duffy confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Transportation with bipartisan support

By Austin News | Jan 28, 2025

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has expressed his approval following the Senate's confirmation of Sean Duffy as U.S. Secretary of Transportation.

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Senators express concerns over Panama Canal management and treaty violations

By Austin News | Jan 28, 2025

At a Senate Commerce Committee hearing focused on the Panama Canal's impact on U.S. trade and national security, Senate Republicans voiced concerns about Panama's management of the canal.

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Bipartisan bill proposes age restrictions on social media use

By Austin News | Jan 28, 2025

U.S. Senators have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at safeguarding children from the potential harms of social media.

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Bipartisan bill introduced to combat illegal red snapper and tuna fishing

By Austin News | Jan 28, 2025

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz, Brian Schatz, Katie Britt, and Tommy Tuberville have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at combating illegal fishing operations affecting the red snapper and tuna markets in the United States.

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Texas leads US job growth for third consecutive year

By Austin News | Jan 28, 2025

Texas has maintained its position as the leading state in job creation for the third consecutive year.

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Bipartisan bill targets illegal fishing operations affecting U.S. seafood industry

By Austin News | Jan 28, 2025

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz, Brian Schatz, Katie Britt, and Tommy Tuberville have introduced the Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act.

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Abbott orders DPS strike teams for homeland security operations

By Austin News | Jan 28, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to deploy tactical strike teams.

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Which former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Jan. 31?

By Austin News | Jan 28, 2025

These former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Jan. 31.

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There were 217 Pacific Islander students enrolled in Travis County schools in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Jan 27, 2025

In Travis County schools, 0.1% of students identified as Pacific Islander in the 2022-23 school year.

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Cruz and Budd introduce act making assault on officers a deportable offense

By Austin News | Jan 27, 2025

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz from Texas, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has collaborated with Senator Ted Budd of North Carolina to propose the Protect Our Law Enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement (POLICE) Act of 2025.

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Texas lawmakers urge focus on strengthening U.S. semiconductor industry

By Austin News | Jan 27, 2025

U.S. Senator John Cornyn and Congressman Michael McCaul have emphasized the importance of focusing on the CHIPS program for enhancing U.S. manufacturing capabilities, particularly in Texas.

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Chip Roy criticizes immigration policies and federal income tax creation

By Austin News | Jan 27, 2025

On January 27th, Rep. Chip Roy addressed issues regarding immigration laws and healthcare policy through his official Twitter account.

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Chip Roy calls for congressional support against uncooperative countries

By Austin News | Jan 27, 2025

Rep. Chip Roy has taken a firm stance on foreign policy issues involving several nations by urging congressional support for President Biden against these countries.

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Governor Abbott commemorates Holocaust victims by lighting mansion

By Austin News | Jan 27, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day by illuminating the Governor's Mansion in yellow.

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Senator Cornyn supports Scott Bessent's confirmation as Treasury Secretary

By Austin News | Jan 27, 2025

U.S. Senator John Cornyn of Texas has expressed his support following the confirmation of Scott Bessent as Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

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Ted Cruz reintroduces bills on justice and taxation; supports key nominations

By Austin News | Jan 27, 2025

Good Morning, Last year, a case involving the murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in Houston, Texas, brought attention to immigration policies.

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Chip Roy emphasizes healthcare reform and cartel policies in recent statements

By Austin News | Jan 27, 2025

Rep. Chip Roy addresses healthcare reform and national security concerns via Twitter posts dated January 27, 2025.

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Senate Republicans challenge FCC's Wi-Fi hotspot subsidy for kids

By Austin News | Jan 27, 2025

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz, along with 13 Republican colleagues, has introduced a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act.