Texas Democrats Broach Removing Trump From Office
For many Texas House Democrats, the last few days have cemented a clear objective: that President Trump must be removed from office. Options for action are limited, however.
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Supreme Court Hears Birthright Citizenship Case
Trump signed an executive order on the first day of his second term restricting birthright citizenship. The order would have meant that children born in the United States to parents who were undocumented would not be automatically granted U.S. citizenship.
The New “Smart” Border Wall Comes To Texas
In July 2025, Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a budget package with $46.5 billion for border infrastructure construction. The funds are available through September 2029 and, as reconciliation funding, are unaffected by government shutdowns.
No Kings Protests Return To Texas
Thousands of Texans took part in No Kings protests in all corners of the state
Another Round Of No Kings Protests For Texas
This will be the third round of “No Kings” protests taking place in Texas (named to represent that the United States is a democracy, not a monarchy).
The Private Prison Model For Texas Detention Centers
The South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley has drawn widespread attention over the alleged conditions for detained children. That focus has also shed a spotlight on the for-profit company that operates it.
Detained Family With Award-Winning Mariachi Ties Released
While the Gámez-Cuéllar family has been released from detention, there are still hundreds of people (including children) being held in centers like Dilley