Democrats in Congress are asking the Trump administration to suspend construction of the border wall during the coronavirus pandemic. U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Laredo and more than 90 other lawmakers urged Homeland Security on Wednesday to think about the safety of construction workers, police officers, and residents in areas where the wall is being […]
Democrats seek suspension of border wall construction during pandemic
April 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Texas Democrats sue to expand voting by mail
April 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The Texas Democratic Party is suing to expand the availability of mail-in voting as a safety measure during the coronavirus outbreak. State law limits mail-in ballots to voters age 65 or older, those who can’t vote in person for health reasons, people out of the country, and eligible voters in jail. The state party filed […]
Bloomberg plans campaign visit to Texas, Sunday
January 9, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is bringing his presidential campaign to Texas this weekend for a multi-city bus tour. The campaign swing will start in Austin, then move on to San Antonio and Dallas. The 77-year-old billionaire joined the busy Democratic presidential race in November, shortly after former Texas congressman Beto O’Rourke dropped […]
Castro ‘proud’ of presidential run
January 6, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Julian Castro says he’s proud of his presidential run. The former San Antonio mayor pulled the plug last week after struggling for months with single-digit poll numbers. In the early candidate debates, Castro supported decriminalization of illegal border crossings. He failed to qualify for the two most recent debates. Castro hasn’t yet said whether he’ll […]
Biden to release Medical Records before Democratic Presidential Primary
September 17, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Former Vice President Joe Biden will release his medical records before the Democratic presidential primary. He made that pledge on Friday while talking to reporters in Texas. The 76-year-old is one of the oldest candidates running for election next year. Some Republicans have gone after his age and mental state. Democratic rival candidate Julian Castro, […]
House Tries to Override 1st Trump Veto in Border Wall Fight
March 26, 2019 by Leave a Comment
President Donald Trump is nearing a victory over Democrats as the House tries overriding his first veto, a vote that seems certain to fail and would let stand his declaration of a national emergency at the Mexican border. Tuesday’s vote would keep the border emergency intact, which for now would let him shift an additional […]
Democrats Trying To Figure Out How They Lost Blue Senate District
September 21, 2018 by Leave a Comment
(Austin, TX) — As the November elections approach, state Democrats are wondering how they lost a “safe” Senate seat in west Texas.
Group Of Dem Senators Calls For Trump Resignation Over Misconduct Allegations
December 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
(Washington, DC) — President Trump is being pushed to resign by a small group of Democratic senators over past sexual misconduct allegations.
Schumer To Trump: “Stop Tweeting And Start Leading”
November 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment
(Washington, DC) — The Democratic leaders in Congress are defending their decision to skip a meeting with President Trump.
Texas Democratic Party Apologizes For Statement On Campus Carry
October 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
(Austin, TX) — The Texas Democratic Party is apologizing for suggesting campus carry may have been a factor in the deadly shooting at Texas Tech.
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