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CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott paused border construction in Big Bend National Park for at least two weeks after bipartisan backlash. Texas Republicans are divided, with some opposing physical barriers while others remain silent. The pause follows a $7.5 billion federal investment in a region with minimal border activity.
Most Texas Republicans oppose extending ACA premium tax credits, which are set to expire at year's end, risking millions losing coverage and higher premiums, while some Democrats and moderate Republicans push for extensions amid ongoing legislative debates.
The Texas Republican Party rejected a resolution to ban party members from associating with Nazi sympathizers and Holocaust deniers, with the executive committee voting to remove the clause. Some committee members felt the language was too vague, while others accused their colleagues of lacking discernment. This comes after a prominent state conservative activist was seen meeting with white supremacist Nick Fuentes, who has called for a "holy war" against Jews. Multiple members of a PAC connected to the activist have made antisemitic posts on social media and donated to an anti-immigration organization linked to Fuentes. The Texas GOP Chairman argued that antisemitism is not a serious problem among Republicans, despite evidence to the contrary.
Texas Republicans are embroiled in a bitter internal conflict as they enter their third special session of the year. The infighting mirrors the fractures within the party at the federal level and threatens to overshadow the legislative agenda. Tensions have escalated between the "Big Three" gatekeepers - Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, and House Speaker Dade Phelan - over issues such as property tax cuts, education spending, and the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton. The divisions within the party have led to accusations of being "Republican in name only" (RINO) and even personal attacks. The upcoming special session will focus on school vouchers and border security, but the deep divisions within the party may hinder progress and further fuel the ongoing power struggle.
Texas Republicans have varying opinions on the evidence presented during the first week of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial. Senator John Cornyn expressed concern over the allegations, while former Congressman Louis Gohmert argued against impeachment. A recent poll shows mixed emotions among Republican voters regarding Paxton's fate. Some state legislators made comments online during the trial, with Rep. Cody Harris praising a whistleblower's testimony. Paxton continues to receive support from conservatives, including former state Rep. Jonathan Stickland. The trial will resume on Monday.
Texas Republicans continue to stand by former President Donald Trump after a 37-count federal indictment accused him of lying to federal investigators as part of a scheme to keep classified documents in his possession. The indictment is Trump’s second after a New York grand jury charged him over his role in allegedly paying hush money to porn actress Stormy Daniels to cover up an affair. Several Texas Republicans dismissed the charges as a partisan ploy and echoed Trump’s claims of a witch hunt, while Texas Democrats insisted Trump be tried for alleged crimes like any other American.
The impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has exposed deep divisions within the state's Republican Party, with hard-line conservatives fighting to protect one of their own and criticizing the impeachment process as an effort to overturn the will of voters. The GOP chasm was most apparent in the fight over Paxton's future, with about 70% of House Republicans voting to impeach. The division will continue to fester as the Senate takes up Paxton's impeachment trial, with continued pro-Paxton pressure likely to come from Trump, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and Republican Party Chair Matt Rinaldi.
A Republican-led state House committee in Texas has recommended the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton, citing a yearslong pattern of alleged misconduct and lawbreaking. The vote included all three Republicans who make up a majority on the panel, marking a stunning act of self-policing. Paxton has faced numerous legal problems, including a criminal case he is fighting to this day, allegations of abuse of authority, and a whistleblower lawsuit alleging retaliation against his former deputies. The investigation was prompted by a $3.3 million settlement that Paxton reached with whistleblowers in February, which he needed the Legislature to approve.