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SUNDAY NEWS DIGEST
January 8, 2023
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Federal
Analysis: Strategic Fight Sets up America for Big Wins
A historic vote late Friday finally secured the speakership of the U.S. House for a California Republican, but the path getting there could reshape congressional action for years to come. Two dozen reform-minded conservatives forced major concessions that will shift the balance of power away from the D.C. establishment for the first time in decades.
It became clear to 20 reform-focused members of the U.S. House that the only way to shake the grip of the cronies’ control of Congress, was to the shake up the operations of the House. Among these members were three Texans: U.S. Reps. Chip Roy and Michael Cloud, and U.S. Rep.-elect Keith Self.
Their action clears the way for McCarthy to be the political hero Americans want. Rather than wielding the speakership for corrupt purposes, like his most recent predecessor, McCarthy could gavel in the Republicans’ long-promised reforms.
President Biden to Visit Texas-Mexico Border 2 Years After Invasion Began
“Biden will get the usual Dog and Pony Show. Then he’ll leave and the madness will continue.”
Cornyn Urged to Resign
Lamar County GOP says U.S. Sen. Cornyn has shown a “lack of fidelity” to the party’s principles.
Federal Judge Rules Anti-speech Laws Unconstitutional
“Just because they like unconstitutional laws that stifle Texans’ free speech doesn’t mean they get to tell state agencies or federal judges what to do.”
State
State Officials Can Do More to Protect Texas From Invasion
“It’s never been our nature to wait on someone else to protect our own state.”
Border Security Is a Top Priority for Conservatives
“The fact that it’s happening on this scale means Texas has to do something.”
Texas Democrats Seek to Limit Gun Rights
More than two dozen bills have been filed by Texas legislators to create gun restrictions and enforce gun control measures.
Texans Ready to End Taxpayer-funded Lobbying
“Governments are spending lots of your tax dollars to lobby for more of your tax dollars.”
Grassroots Leaders Urge GOP Unity to Ban Democrat Committee Chairs
“We are asking you to help amplify and unify the voices of conservative activists by supporting Rep. Slaton’s amendment to ban Democrat chairs.”
Local
Harris County Judge Candidate Calls for Re-do of Botched Election
Republican county judge candidate Alexandra Del Moral Mealer is contesting the November 8 election.
Collin County Activists, Officials Press Lawmakers for Republican-only Committee Chairs
“The future of Texas is threatened by Democrat-run committees.”
Dallas Turning Another Hotel Into Homeless Shelter
Would be the fifth such property converted with tax dollars in Dallas.
Featured
Texas Scorecard Documentary Exposes ‘All-ages’ Drag Shows
Texas Scorecard has released a new documentary entitled “It’s Not Gonna Lick Itself.” It covers the explosion of hyper-sexual drag shows across Texas targeting children.
The film’s producer, Drew Koch, said that after researching “all-age” drag shows for the documentary, he now believes activists are using the events to spread radical gender ideologies throughout the United States.
"Whether we like it or not, there are people with a defined agenda and intention to reshape the political and cultural landscape not just of Texas but the nation," said Koch. "The push to expose children to drag queens, sexuality, and transgenderism is not an accident but part of a movement to reshape the culture."
Read more... Or, watch the documentary.
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- Ronald Reagan
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