Highlighted Blogs
Trump and Sheinbaum Clash Over Immigration Deal: Truth or Spin? - As President-elect Donald Trump claims victory in securing Mexico's agreement to stop migration through its borders, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum strikes a different tone. In a high-stakes phone call, these two leaders navigate the tensions of border security, trade, and diplomacy. With a 25% tariff looming and migration enforcement already underway, the future of U.S.-Mexico relations hangs in the balance. The border remains a flashpoint, and the world is watching to see whether these two leaders can rise above the rhetoric to forge a path forward.
Cornyn on Hunter Biden Pardon: ‘Blatant Corruption’ - On the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn discussed President Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, after repeated claims from his administration to the contrary. “This is blatant corruption, and an abuse of the office, and a blatant example by President Biden of him continuing to mislead and lie to the American people. Hunter Biden was rightfully prosecuted for committing crimes and breaking the law, and it's unfair and selective for this President to single out his son for a pardon, and it sets a horrible example for future administrations," said Cornyn.
Rep. Cloud Meets with Mark Swidan Following His Release from China - Congressman Michael Cloud met with Mark Swidan, a Texas native wrongfully detained in China for over 12 years, to deliver the resolution passed by the House in 2023 advocating for Swidan’s release and to check on his well-being personally. On November 13, 2012, Texas resident Mark Swidan was arrested by the People’s Republic of China and falsely accused of being a member of an international criminal drug organization. A year later, in November of 2013, Swidan was tried, and despite no evidence of drugs ever being found, the PRC’s unjust legal system sentenced him to death in 2019.
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