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I was honored to make a cameo on tonight’s @60minutes.bsky.social.
Here’s the story that aired: www.cbsnews.com/news/usaid-d...
And here’s the longer discussion that Scott Pelley and I had about the broader constitutional and institutional problems we’re facing: www.cbsnews.com/news/legal-l...
Here’s the story that aired: www.cbsnews.com/news/usaid-d...
And here’s the longer discussion that Scott Pelley and I had about the broader constitutional and institutional problems we’re facing: www.cbsnews.com/news/legal-l...
A legal look at Trump's executive sprint
As President Trump tests the traditional limits of presidential power, Georgetown University legal scholar and constitutional expert Stephen Vladeck discusses what's legal, what's unprecedented, and w...
www.cbsnews.com
Texan (San Antonio born; Texas Tech undergrad) Scott Pelley is a talented journalist. He did an an outstanding job creating awareness about the effects of shutting down USAID, on 60 Minutes!
He also addressed: Are these actions defying the Constitution?
🙏 @60minutes.bsky.social ⬇️
He also addressed: Are these actions defying the Constitution?
🙏 @60minutes.bsky.social ⬇️
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Tomorrow, 9:30AM
Hearing
- Academic Achievement in the District of Columbia
lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hea...
Hearing
- Academic Achievement in the District of Columbia
lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hea...
November 6, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Tomorrow, 9:30AM
Hearing
- Academic Achievement in the District of Columbia
lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hea...
Hearing
- Academic Achievement in the District of Columbia
lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hea...
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Republicans used to be against federal government overreach—but now they're silent as Trump seems to be forming a personal paramilitary force.
August 30, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Republicans used to be against federal government overreach—but now they're silent as Trump seems to be forming a personal paramilitary force.
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Responding to President Trump’s plan to put District police under federal control, D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb called the move “unprecedented, unnecessary, and unlawful.”
“There is no crime emergency in the District of Columbia,” Schwalb said.
“There is no crime emergency in the District of Columbia,” Schwalb said.
Live updates: Trump announces federal takeover of D.C. police, deploys National Guard to fight crime
Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s second term and the Republican-led Congress.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Responding to President Trump’s plan to put District police under federal control, D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb called the move “unprecedented, unnecessary, and unlawful.”
“There is no crime emergency in the District of Columbia,” Schwalb said.
“There is no crime emergency in the District of Columbia,” Schwalb said.
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House Democrats helped Dustin Burrows win the gavel. Their departure from the state marks a pivotal moment for him.
House Democrats helped Dustin Burrows win the gavel. Their departure from the state marks a pivotal moment for him.
The situation is an opportunity for the speaker to bolster his credibility with the right, but he has limited tools to combat a prolonged Democratic absence.
www.texastribune.org
August 6, 2025 at 5:43 PM
House Democrats helped Dustin Burrows win the gavel. Their departure from the state marks a pivotal moment for him.
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Every Single Elected Democrat Should Be Talking About Texas Right Now
Trump understands the importance of the Texas gerrymandering battle. So do Texas Democrats and a few blue-state governors. But where are the national Democrats?
Trump understands the importance of the Texas gerrymandering battle. So do Texas Democrats and a few blue-state governors. But where are the national Democrats?
Every Single Elected Democrat Should Be Talking About Texas Right Now
Trump understands the importance of the Texas gerrymandering battle. So do Texas Democrats and a few blue-state governors. But where are the national Democrats?
newrepublic.com
August 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Every Single Elected Democrat Should Be Talking About Texas Right Now
Trump understands the importance of the Texas gerrymandering battle. So do Texas Democrats and a few blue-state governors. But where are the national Democrats?
Trump understands the importance of the Texas gerrymandering battle. So do Texas Democrats and a few blue-state governors. But where are the national Democrats?
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Thank you for articulating the reality Texans have come to expect from the historical GoP-led redistricting process - these maps are about institutionalizing political power instead of fairly representing residents. #TiredTexan
August 5, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Thank you for articulating the reality Texans have come to expect from the historical GoP-led redistricting process - these maps are about institutionalizing political power instead of fairly representing residents. #TiredTexan
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Austin State Rep. (and candidate for Lieutenant Governor) Vikki Goodwin joined us from the out-of-state quorum break today, part of our ongoing series of updates: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/q...
Lots more to come.
Lots more to come.
August 5, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Austin State Rep. (and candidate for Lieutenant Governor) Vikki Goodwin joined us from the out-of-state quorum break today, part of our ongoing series of updates: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/q...
Lots more to come.
Lots more to come.
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Statement from @bucyfortexas.bsky.social following the bomb threat - I've added alt- text.
[Also: to those from Illinois who are being kind and helping thru this mess? A huge Thank You.]
#txlege #txpol
[Also: to those from Illinois who are being kind and helping thru this mess? A huge Thank You.]
#txlege #txpol
August 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Statement from @bucyfortexas.bsky.social following the bomb threat - I've added alt- text.
[Also: to those from Illinois who are being kind and helping thru this mess? A huge Thank You.]
#txlege #txpol
[Also: to those from Illinois who are being kind and helping thru this mess? A huge Thank You.]
#txlege #txpol
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August 5, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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🗳️ On the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, we honor those who fought to bring democracy closer to all of us, especially historically underrepresented communities long shut out of power.
August 6, 2025 at 2:20 PM
🗳️ On the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, we honor those who fought to bring democracy closer to all of us, especially historically underrepresented communities long shut out of power.
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Texas Democrats are standing up to an unconscionable attack on the bedrock of our democratic system: free and fair elections.
My full statement on the gerrymandered congressional map proposed by the Texas State Legislature ⤵️
My full statement on the gerrymandered congressional map proposed by the Texas State Legislature ⤵️
August 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Texas Democrats are standing up to an unconscionable attack on the bedrock of our democratic system: free and fair elections.
My full statement on the gerrymandered congressional map proposed by the Texas State Legislature ⤵️
My full statement on the gerrymandered congressional map proposed by the Texas State Legislature ⤵️
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BREAKING: Texas House falls short of a quorum after Democrats leave the state to prevent a Trump-backed redraw of U.S. House maps.
Texas governor threatens to remove Democrats who left state over Trump-backed redistricting
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he will begin trying to remove Democratic lawmakers if they don’t return after dozens of them left the state in a last-resort attempt to block redrawn U.S. House maps.
bit.ly
August 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
BREAKING: Texas House falls short of a quorum after Democrats leave the state to prevent a Trump-backed redraw of U.S. House maps.
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Spoke to PoliticsNation on Saturday on why Trump's redistricting scheme to rig the system is even bigger than Texas.
I salute the Texas House Democrats who are defending democracy against this outrageous assault—Trump’s attempt to steal next year’s elections by rigging the system this year.
I salute the Texas House Democrats who are defending democracy against this outrageous assault—Trump’s attempt to steal next year’s elections by rigging the system this year.
August 4, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Spoke to PoliticsNation on Saturday on why Trump's redistricting scheme to rig the system is even bigger than Texas.
I salute the Texas House Democrats who are defending democracy against this outrageous assault—Trump’s attempt to steal next year’s elections by rigging the system this year.
I salute the Texas House Democrats who are defending democracy against this outrageous assault—Trump’s attempt to steal next year’s elections by rigging the system this year.
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On Friday, the Supreme Court announced that a Louisiana redistricting case must be reargued, indicating the desire of some Justices to eviscerate Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act by eliminating any consideration of race.
Such an adverse ruling could impact communities across the country.
Such an adverse ruling could impact communities across the country.
August 5, 2025 at 12:33 AM
On Friday, the Supreme Court announced that a Louisiana redistricting case must be reargued, indicating the desire of some Justices to eviscerate Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act by eliminating any consideration of race.
Such an adverse ruling could impact communities across the country.
Such an adverse ruling could impact communities across the country.
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We’re not fighting for the Democratic Party — we’re fighting for the democratic process.
For the American experiment. For the people.
We’ll need your prayers and your support. Sign up to stay updated and help out: bit.ly/45qckR4?utm_...
For the American experiment. For the people.
We’ll need your prayers and your support. Sign up to stay updated and help out: bit.ly/45qckR4?utm_...
Texas Democrats are breaking quorum
bit.ly
August 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
We’re not fighting for the Democratic Party — we’re fighting for the democratic process.
For the American experiment. For the people.
We’ll need your prayers and your support. Sign up to stay updated and help out: bit.ly/45qckR4?utm_...
For the American experiment. For the people.
We’ll need your prayers and your support. Sign up to stay updated and help out: bit.ly/45qckR4?utm_...
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Texas is not a red state.
Texas is a gerrymandered purple state.
Texas is a gerrymandered purple state.
August 4, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Texas is not a red state.
Texas is a gerrymandered purple state.
Texas is a gerrymandered purple state.
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“Fight fire with fire": The Texas Legislature is back in session with Republicans pushing to carve out five new GOP seats. @sylviagarcia.house.gov joins The Weeknight to discuss.
July 22, 2025 at 5:50 AM
“Fight fire with fire": The Texas Legislature is back in session with Republicans pushing to carve out five new GOP seats. @sylviagarcia.house.gov joins The Weeknight to discuss.
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Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Statement on Proposed Texas Congressional Maps
July 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Statement on Proposed Texas Congressional Maps
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This is true. We need to restore free and fair elections, checks and balances, separation of powers, no one is above the law.
August 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
This is true. We need to restore free and fair elections, checks and balances, separation of powers, no one is above the law.
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Austin is the heart of Texas progress — so of course Republicans are trying to silence us.
This new map is a blatant attack on our voice and our values.
Texans deserve leaders who fight to earn our votes, not ones who weaken our power. #redistricting
This new map is a blatant attack on our voice and our values.
Texans deserve leaders who fight to earn our votes, not ones who weaken our power. #redistricting
July 30, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Austin is the heart of Texas progress — so of course Republicans are trying to silence us.
This new map is a blatant attack on our voice and our values.
Texans deserve leaders who fight to earn our votes, not ones who weaken our power. #redistricting
This new map is a blatant attack on our voice and our values.
Texans deserve leaders who fight to earn our votes, not ones who weaken our power. #redistricting
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Want to understand why people are flocking to the Capitol to protest the GOP redistricting plan? We break down the map.
How Texas GOP Can Dilute Dems for Five New Red Seats
Republicans’ proposed district map cuts Austin into weird pieces
www.austinchronicle.com
July 31, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Want to understand why people are flocking to the Capitol to protest the GOP redistricting plan? We break down the map.
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Here's how you can help those impacted by the catastrophic flooding in Texas Hill Country, along with safety tips for dealing with flood warnings and what to do when you encounter flood waters.
Hill Country flooding: Here’s how to give and receive help
Catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country has killed 32 people, including 18 children, with seven victims still unidentified. Rescue crews are searching for 27 missing girls from Camp Mystic. Mo...
www.texastribune.org
July 5, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Here's how you can help those impacted by the catastrophic flooding in Texas Hill Country, along with safety tips for dealing with flood warnings and what to do when you encounter flood waters.
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Planned Parenthood is pushing governors and lawmakers in California, New York and other blue states to cobble together emergency funding to get ahead of a possible federal defund.
Planned Parenthood turns to states for a lifeline
Clinics in Democratic strongholds are trying to get ahead of a possible federal defund.
www.politico.com
June 25, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Planned Parenthood is pushing governors and lawmakers in California, New York and other blue states to cobble together emergency funding to get ahead of a possible federal defund.
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In the words of Nelson Mandela: it always seems impossible until it’s done.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
June 25, 2025 at 5:54 AM
In the words of Nelson Mandela: it always seems impossible until it’s done.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
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Thank you, Brooklyn! Getting to represent the neighborhoods that raised me is the greatest privilege of my life.
June 25, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Thank you, Brooklyn! Getting to represent the neighborhoods that raised me is the greatest privilege of my life.