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Donald Trump · United StatesPresident Donald Trump says he “won't be extorted” by Democrats to reopen the government, making clear that he has no plans to negotiate as the government shutdown will soon enter its sixth week. In an interview on CBS's “60 Minutes" that aired on Sunday, Trump said that Democrats who are demanding an extension in health care subsidies “have lost their way" and predicted that they will eventually capitulate to Republicans who have said they won'…See the Story
U.S. Government Shutdown Nears Record Length as Trump Refuses to Negotiate Until Reopening
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US Immigration · TexasOn the evening of July 1, Luis Medrano called Houston police for help after his wife had gotten violent and punched him twice in the face during a schizophrenic episode in which she was hearing tormenting voices, according to a police report.
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Data shows 1 in 4 immigration arrests happen in Texas, where about 1.6M immigrants illegally live
64% Center coverage: 25 sources
Texas Politics · TexasThe state program intended to give additional exposure to businesses owned by women, minorities and disabled veterans seeking state contracts was frozen by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts’ office this week, the latest instance of Republican state officials targeting a program perceived as promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Texas Freezes Program to Help Minority-Owned Businesses Compete for Contracts
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