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Texas Lawmakers Urge Army Corps to Expedite Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay Project in Orange County

Texas Lawmakers Urge Army Corps to Expedite Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay Project in Orange County

Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14), along with Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, and Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36), have sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) urging them to maintain momentum on the Orange County element of the Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management and Ecosystem Restoration Project (S2G). The lawmakers are pushing for the project to advance without delay, emphasizing its critical importance for storm surge protection in Orange County. The S2G project was authorized by Congress in 2018 through the Water Resources Development Act to mitigate the severe impacts of coastal storm surge along the upper Texas coast. Despite increased estimated costs during the design phase, the lawmakers are seeking policy direction for USACE to use its discretionary authority to begin construction with available funds, ensuring the project's progress while a Post Authorization Change Report is being developed. They highlighted the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, w...

President Trump Campaigns for Republicans in Key Midterm Races, Criticizing Democratic Opponents

President Trump Campaigns for Republicans in Key Midterm Races, Criticizing Democratic Opponents

President Donald Trump has initiated a final push for Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections, focusing on critical races that will determine control of Congress. During a two-day midterm convention, President Trump delivered a lengthy speech, attacking Democrats and accusing them of being overly liberal and aiming to dismantle the American way of life. He pledged to campaign in all midterm battleground states, supporting candidates in 35 races. President Trump is attempting to motivate Republican voters by suggesting his own presence on the ballot, aiming to replicate the higher turnout seen in presidential election years. He has begun traveling to states with competitive races to bolster the GOP agenda and highlight candidates in tight contests. Key states mentioned include Michigan, North Carolina, and Texas, where he criticized Democratic nominees and endorsed Republican counterparts.

House Science Leadership Questions Federal Research Agencies on Biotech Safeguards

House Science Leadership Questions Federal Research Agencies on Biotech Safeguards

Reps. Brian Babin (R-TX), Chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, and Rich McCormick (R-GA), Chairman of the House Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, have sent letters to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Energy (DoE), and National Science Foundation (NSF). These letters highlight a perceived lack of a coordinated national strategy to achieve global dominance in biotechnology. The congressional leaders are seeking answers regarding various safety and security risks that could jeopardize American leadership in the biotechnology sector. Their inquiries specifically address the use of artificial intelligence technologies within these agencies and the measures in place to protect against the theft of American research and related intellectual property. This action comes amidst broader concerns about the security and integrity of U.S. scientific advancements.

25 years after 9/11, the GOP has never been more anti-Muslim

25 years after 9/11, the GOP has never been more anti-Muslim

The GOP wants America to fear Muslims.

Senator Cruz Breaks with President Trump on $5,000 Dividend Plan, Advocates for Tax Refund

Senator Cruz Breaks with President Trump on $5,000 Dividend Plan, Advocates for Tax Refund

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) has publicly diverged from President Trump's proposed $5,000 dividend payment to American adults, stating he would only support the plan if it were restructured as a tax refund for working taxpayers. Speaking on Fox News, Senator Cruz emphasized that his support is contingent on the payment incentivizing work, explicitly opposing the idea of providing funds to individuals who are 'physically able to work, but choosing not to.' This stance places him among a growing number of Republicans who are wary of President Trump's blanket payment proposal. Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins (R-ME) has also voiced concerns, calling the idea 'extraordinarily costly' and noting its lack of an income cap, which could lead to a trillion-dollar expenditure. Republican donor Joe Lonsdale criticized the plan as 'bread and circus bribes,' while Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) remained non-committal.

Sharia law becomes unexpected focus at Texas GOP midterm convention

Sharia law becomes unexpected focus at Texas GOP midterm convention

Ted Cruz and Greg Abbott put Islam, Sharia law at the center of the GOP convention in Dallas on Thursday, Sept. 10. Why?

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek Halts State Land Use for New Data Centers Amid Industry Scrutiny

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek Halts State Land Use for New Data Centers Amid Industry Scrutiny

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has announced a pause on the use of state-owned land for new data centers until July 1, 2027. This directive, shared via X with an AI-generated image, aims to prevent data centers from imposing undue costs on Oregon residents while the state conducts a comprehensive study of the industry's impacts. As part of this action, Governor Kotek also terminated a pending sale of 32 acres of state property intended for a proposed $5 billion data-center development. The Governor acknowledged that her executive authority does not extend to a broader statewide moratorium on data-center construction, but her action targets transactions involving public land controlled by the state. This move positions Oregon as part of a growing national trend where state and local governments are seeking to slow, restrict, or attach new conditions to data-center construction, driven by concerns over their environmental and economic footprint.

Vance seizes MAGA spotlight as Republicans begin looking beyond Trump

Vance seizes MAGA spotlight as Republicans begin looking beyond Trump

By Nathan Layne, Nandita Bose and Steve Holland DALLAS, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Vice President JD Vance took center stage at the Republican convention in Dallas on Thursday in a speech seen as an early test of his 2028 White House prospects, offering a message of nationalistic pride that resonated with

JD Vance takes center stage at Republican convention as party faces midterm risks

JD Vance takes center stage at Republican convention as party faces midterm risks

Vice President JD Vance takes the stage at the Republicans' midterm convention in Dallas as the party knows that history is not on its side this election season

Analysis: Trump's solution to Republicans' midterm troubles is more Trump

Analysis: Trump's solution to Republicans' midterm troubles is more Trump

Donald Trump is still pitching himself as America’s essential repairman, a strategy that has helped him before

Pledging allegiance to Trump. 5 takeaways from the GOP convention

Pledging allegiance to Trump. 5 takeaways from the GOP convention

President Trump said "Democrats are getting nervous," as he closed out the Republican midterm convention. But there were warning signs for the GOP.

More US lawmakers seek new AI rules after Anthropic researchers warn of human extinction

More US lawmakers seek new AI rules after Anthropic researchers warn of human extinction

By Courtney Rozen Sept 10 (Reuters) - Growing numbers of U.S. lawmakers are calling for new rules to govern AI systems after dire warnings from two Anthropic researchers that rapidly progressing artificial intelligence could lead to the extinction of the human race in the not-too-distant future.