A Post-Trump Path on Immigration

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More than any other issue, Donald Trump’s stance on immigration will have the biggest impact on post-2016 national politics. His opposition to immigration is his signature and most consistent opinion during the entire campaign. Trump’s rise was fueled by nativism — from his early statements on Mexican rapists to his first position paper to his current campaign. Read more about A Post-Trump Path on Immigration

With Trump Poll Numbers In Decline, Are Down Ballot Races In Texas In Danger?

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Maybe to be forearmed, you need to be forewarned. Trump's decline in the last two weeks, if not reversed, could impact other GOP races.

Our concern here is over turnout. If it looks like the race is over and Trump will lose, it could discourage base voters or that traditional GOP voters are switching sides for President and then not bothering to vote down ballot. Either is a big potential problem. Read more about With Trump Poll Numbers In Decline, Are Down Ballot Races In Texas In Danger?

Sen. Cruz Assails President Obama's Transfer of Guantanamo Bay Detainees

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President Obama decided to transfer 15 Guantanamo Bay (GTMO) detainees to the United Arab Emirates. I am calling on the President to work with Congress to strengthen detainee policy and better protect the American people. Read more about Sen. Cruz Assails President Obama's Transfer of Guantanamo Bay Detainees

ISIS Is Making Moves In Afghanistan And North Africa

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While the world is occupied with conversations about Hillary and Trump, ISIS has made some movements in Africa and Central Asia that are cause for concern. Here are your CounterTerrorism Cliff Notes for July 2016.

In July, ISIS ramped up its global offensives across Dhaka, Istanbul, Nice and Africa. Two key movements occurred that could have long term impacts across the Middle east and North Africa region. Read more about ISIS Is Making Moves In Afghanistan And North Africa

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Russia Throws Iran into the Fray in the Fight on ISIS

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Earlier this morning, Zaman English, who covers a good deal of live time events related to ISIS, Boko Haram and conflicts in the Gulf and North Africa — reported the Russian Defense Ministry issuing a statement on an attack launched from Iran: Read more about Russia Throws Iran into the Fray in the Fight on ISIS

Texas Transportation: Still Much Work To Do

Living in Texas metropolitan areas, given as our economy has slowed, we all understand that the roads are deteriorating, the congestion is getting worse almost to the point of L.A. style traffic in Houston, Austin, and Dallas! Read more about Texas Transportation: Still Much Work To Do

36th Police Officer Killed by Gunfire in Line of Duty This Year

Hatch New Mexico Police Officer Jose Chavez became the 35th law enforcement officer to be shot and killed in the line of duty in 2016. The year got off to a bad start with flurry of officers being murdered in the first two months alone. Things got progressively worse from there. Read more about 36th Police Officer Killed by Gunfire in Line of Duty This Year

El Paso's Fort Bliss Is a Crucial Base for Those Who Serve on the Front Lines to Keep Our Nation Secure

Last week I joined Major General Robert White, Colonel Michael J. Hester, Mr. Bob Burns, and Mr. Jorge Rio on an aerial tour of Fort Bliss and discussed with base leadership their goals and needs for the base over the long term.  Read more about El Paso's Fort Bliss Is a Crucial Base for Those Who Serve on the Front Lines to Keep Our Nation Secure

California: Wrong Lesson For Texas' Future

Having just returned from California, it's time to ask, is this our future? Basically, we see two roads for America, the Texas road or California road.

California taxes: High taxes, sales, income, gas, property are the highest in the country.
Texas taxes: Sales, gas, and property, and only latter considered to be too high. Read more about California: Wrong Lesson For Texas' Future

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