Nolan D. McCaskill
@nolandmccaskill.bsky.social
U.S. political correspondent at Reuters covering Congress Ex: Politico, LA Times, The Messenger (RIP), Dallas Morning News. Florida A&M alum 🐍
Bummed to be saying this with fundraising deadlines and a #txlege special session right around the corner, but Friday was my last day covering politics at The Dallas Morning News. I’ll have more to say on what’s next later. For now, I’m leaving Texas soon and have a lot of packing to do
July 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Bummed to be saying this with fundraising deadlines and a #txlege special session right around the corner, but Friday was my last day covering politics at The Dallas Morning News. I’ll have more to say on what’s next later. For now, I’m leaving Texas soon and have a lot of packing to do
Former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred says he’ll campaign differently this time: “I’m a football player. I think in football, we sometimes learn more from a loss than we do from a win, and so I’ve analyzed the tape.”
Dallas Democrat Colin Allred launches Senate campaign for seat held by John Cornyn
Dallas Democrat Colin Allred is running for Senate for the second time since 2024. His 2026 campaign is for the seat held by Republican John Cornyn. There...
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July 1, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred says he’ll campaign differently this time: “I’m a football player. I think in football, we sometimes learn more from a loss than we do from a win, and so I’ve analyzed the tape.”
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Starting today, college sports will never be the same.
Universities can begin paying athletes directly as a result of a $2.8 billion antitrust settlement approved last month.
I spoke with ADs across Texas about how they’ve prepared for this change ⤵️ www.dallasnews.com/s...
Universities can begin paying athletes directly as a result of a $2.8 billion antitrust settlement approved last month.
I spoke with ADs across Texas about how they’ve prepared for this change ⤵️ www.dallasnews.com/s...
How Texas schools are handling the House settlement, preparing to pay players directly
Athletic directors from SMU, TCU and North Texas spoke with The Dallas Morning News about the NCAA’s $2.8 billion settlement that will allow universities to...
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July 1, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Starting today, college sports will never be the same.
Universities can begin paying athletes directly as a result of a $2.8 billion antitrust settlement approved last month.
I spoke with ADs across Texas about how they’ve prepared for this change ⤵️ www.dallasnews.com/s...
Universities can begin paying athletes directly as a result of a $2.8 billion antitrust settlement approved last month.
I spoke with ADs across Texas about how they’ve prepared for this change ⤵️ www.dallasnews.com/s...
Texas Republicans, who control both chambers of the Legislature and all statewide offices, quickly flooded social media with praise for the president’s leadership and the U.S. military www.dallasnews.com/news/politic...
‘I stand with Donald Trump.’ Texas GOP leaders back attack on Iranian nuclear sites
Texas Democrats say the president violated the law by not seeking congressional approval.
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June 22, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Texas Republicans, who control both chambers of the Legislature and all statewide offices, quickly flooded social media with praise for the president’s leadership and the U.S. military www.dallasnews.com/news/politic...
Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock proposes his own legislative text to help resolve an impasse between the House and Senate over a bill that includes a salary increase for judges #txlege
May 31, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock proposes his own legislative text to help resolve an impasse between the House and Senate over a bill that includes a salary increase for judges #txlege
ACLU of Texas and other civil liberties groups say they will sue Texas if its Ten Commandments bill becomes law
‘We will file suit’: Groups threaten to sue if Gov. Abbott signs Ten Commandments bill
Classroom displays of the Ten Commandments in public schools would be required under a bill the Legislature approved this week. It’s “blatantly...
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May 29, 2025 at 11:03 PM
ACLU of Texas and other civil liberties groups say they will sue Texas if its Ten Commandments bill becomes law
While you were sleeping, the Texas Senate passed a pair of bills in the wee hours Wednesday that would protect parents who misgender their children and require state government data to reflect people’s biological sex #txlege
Bills would protect parents who misgender their kids, require biological sex in state data
The Texas Senate worked past midnight to send the governor bills that would impact transgender kids and adults.
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May 28, 2025 at 2:25 PM
While you were sleeping, the Texas Senate passed a pair of bills in the wee hours Wednesday that would protect parents who misgender their children and require state government data to reflect people’s biological sex #txlege
The House amended the bill Sunday to add a provision saying the state AG will defend schools in lawsuits arising from the legislation. It returns to the Senate now
May 25, 2025 at 8:57 PM
The House amended the bill Sunday to add a provision saying the state AG will defend schools in lawsuits arising from the legislation. It returns to the Senate now
The Texas House advanced a bill Saturday requiring classroom displays of the Ten Commandments in public schools, setting up a Sunday vote to send the proposal to Gov. Greg Abbott #txlege
Bill requiring classroom displays of Ten Commandments nears passage in Texas House
Saturday’s vote to advance the bill sets up a Sunday vote to send the proposal to Gov. Greg Abbott.
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May 25, 2025 at 2:17 AM
The Texas House advanced a bill Saturday requiring classroom displays of the Ten Commandments in public schools, setting up a Sunday vote to send the proposal to Gov. Greg Abbott #txlege
“This settles a raft of old claims, many of which have already been resolved elsewhere, concerning product policies we have long since changed,” said José Castañeda, a Google spokesperson. “We are pleased to put them behind us.” dallasnews.com/news/politic...
Google, Texas reach $1.4 billion settlement, AG Ken Paxton says
The state’s top legal officer says the Big Tech company covertly tracked Texans’ movements and searches.
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May 10, 2025 at 12:02 AM
“This settles a raft of old claims, many of which have already been resolved elsewhere, concerning product policies we have long since changed,” said José Castañeda, a Google spokesperson. “We are pleased to put them behind us.” dallasnews.com/news/politic...
It's already illegal for foreign nationals to donate or spend money in U.S. elections under federal law. But Rep. Dennis Paul says “enforcement is rare and often focused on national races.” #txlege
Texas lawmakers hear proposal to fine, jail noncitizen donors
It’s already illegal under federal law for foreign nationals to donate or spend money in U.S. elections, but Rep. Dennis Paul, R-Houston, says it’s rarely...
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April 28, 2025 at 7:33 PM
It's already illegal for foreign nationals to donate or spend money in U.S. elections under federal law. But Rep. Dennis Paul says “enforcement is rare and often focused on national races.” #txlege
Critics said HB 5510 amounts to a bounty because it would allow anyone to sue to recover six-figure damages against someone who participated in the distribution of an abortion pill. #txlege www.dallasnews.com/news/politic...
$100K abortion pill ‘bounty’ bill divides Texans, lawmakers
Violators of House Bill 5510, which seeks to restrict in-state access to abortion-inducing drugs, would be subject to six-figure damages.
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April 26, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Critics said HB 5510 amounts to a bounty because it would allow anyone to sue to recover six-figure damages against someone who participated in the distribution of an abortion pill. #txlege www.dallasnews.com/news/politic...
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Remember that it is the opinion of the Texas AG's office that affirming and supporting a trans child constitutes child abuse - but under HB 1106, doing the opposite would not be considered child abuse.
“That’s exactly why I have this piece of legislation, because there’s people out there that think it’s abusive if I tell my son that he’s a boy, and it’s not abusive,” state Rep. Matt Shaheen, R-Plano, said. “I would argue that it is abusive if I tell my boy he’s a girl.” #txlege
Truth or abuse? LGBTQ advocates, Texas lawmakers debate bill protecting misgendering kids
Is misgendering or not acknowledging a child’s sexual orientation child abuse or parents exercising their rights?
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April 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Remember that it is the opinion of the Texas AG's office that affirming and supporting a trans child constitutes child abuse - but under HB 1106, doing the opposite would not be considered child abuse.
“That’s exactly why I have this piece of legislation, because there’s people out there that think it’s abusive if I tell my son that he’s a boy, and it’s not abusive,” state Rep. Matt Shaheen, R-Plano, said. “I would argue that it is abusive if I tell my boy he’s a girl.” #txlege
Truth or abuse? LGBTQ advocates, Texas lawmakers debate bill protecting misgendering kids
Is misgendering or not acknowledging a child’s sexual orientation child abuse or parents exercising their rights?
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April 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM
“That’s exactly why I have this piece of legislation, because there’s people out there that think it’s abusive if I tell my son that he’s a boy, and it’s not abusive,” state Rep. Matt Shaheen, R-Plano, said. “I would argue that it is abusive if I tell my boy he’s a girl.” #txlege
“I think that it is important to understand that those who think that their oath of office is to the president of the United States and not to the Constitution need to rethink and reread their oath of office and the oath they took,” said Judge David Ezra, a Reagan appointee
Texas federal judge dares ‘MAGA Republican congressman’ to impeach him
Senior U.S. District Judge David Ezra criticized the politicization of the Justice Department, saying officials swore an oath to the Constitution, not the...
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April 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
“I think that it is important to understand that those who think that their oath of office is to the president of the United States and not to the Constitution need to rethink and reread their oath of office and the oath they took,” said Judge David Ezra, a Reagan appointee
A Frisco man was charged with harassing Texas Supreme Court justices after sending them too many emails. Now he's suing, alleging the statute used to charge him — and another like it — violates constitutionally protected free speech dallasnews.com/news/politic...
Persistent or harassment? Frisco man fights laws against frequent messages to Texans
Jacob White was charged with harassing state Supreme Court justices after ignoring a request to stop emailing them directly.
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April 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
A Frisco man was charged with harassing Texas Supreme Court justices after sending them too many emails. Now he's suing, alleging the statute used to charge him — and another like it — violates constitutionally protected free speech dallasnews.com/news/politic...
Crockett raised $1.68 million from January through March, marking the best fundraising quarter of her young career as a federal candidate
Dallas Rep. Jasmine Crockett raises nearly $1.7M, posting best fundraising quarter
Her campaign entered April with more than $2.5 million in the bank.
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April 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Crockett raised $1.68 million from January through March, marking the best fundraising quarter of her young career as a federal candidate
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New story: I was among the few reporters present for the roundtable discussion with Nico Harrison & Rick Welts.
Harrison stands behind the Luka Doncic trade despite fan discontent. He also believes the Mavs, when healthy, are the most versatile team in the NBA. www.dallasnews.com/sports/maver...
Harrison stands behind the Luka Doncic trade despite fan discontent. He also believes the Mavs, when healthy, are the most versatile team in the NBA. www.dallasnews.com/sports/maver...
As backlash continues, Mavs GM Nico Harrison has ‘no regrets’ regarding Luka Doncic trade
The Mavericks general manager repeated his mantra of ‘defense wins championships’ while speaking to a small group of reporters Tuesday.
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April 16, 2025 at 6:24 PM
New story: I was among the few reporters present for the roundtable discussion with Nico Harrison & Rick Welts.
Harrison stands behind the Luka Doncic trade despite fan discontent. He also believes the Mavs, when healthy, are the most versatile team in the NBA. www.dallasnews.com/sports/maver...
Harrison stands behind the Luka Doncic trade despite fan discontent. He also believes the Mavs, when healthy, are the most versatile team in the NBA. www.dallasnews.com/sports/maver...
A federal judge sentenced Austin real estate developer Nate Paul to five years of supervised release, four months of home confinement (from 7p-7a) and a $1 million fine to be paid within two years. He will not have to wear an ankle monitor, the judge said dallasnews.com/news/politic...
Nate Paul fined $1 million, sentenced to home confinement
Paul pleaded guilty in January to making a false statement to a financial institution.
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April 16, 2025 at 7:10 PM
A federal judge sentenced Austin real estate developer Nate Paul to five years of supervised release, four months of home confinement (from 7p-7a) and a $1 million fine to be paid within two years. He will not have to wear an ankle monitor, the judge said dallasnews.com/news/politic...
Senior U.S. District Judge David Ezra, a Reagan appointee, said DOJ's firing of an AUSA for being candid in court was a "slap in the face" to people who believe in justice.
Ezra said his comments may cause a MAGA Republican congressman from Texas to try to impeach him.
"Bring it on!" he said
Ezra said his comments may cause a MAGA Republican congressman from Texas to try to impeach him.
"Bring it on!" he said
April 16, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Senior U.S. District Judge David Ezra, a Reagan appointee, said DOJ's firing of an AUSA for being candid in court was a "slap in the face" to people who believe in justice.
Ezra said his comments may cause a MAGA Republican congressman from Texas to try to impeach him.
"Bring it on!" he said
Ezra said his comments may cause a MAGA Republican congressman from Texas to try to impeach him.
"Bring it on!" he said
“If pride flags are political, then so are the values of respect and belonging. Our students deserve better than a false neutrality,” Sen. Molly Cook, D-Houston, said. #txlege
Bill banning LGBTQ, other advocacy flags in public schools clears Texas Senate
Flags representing pride, Confederacy, Black Lives Matter, Blue Lives Matter and others would be prohibited in classes under the legislation.
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April 15, 2025 at 11:21 PM
“If pride flags are political, then so are the values of respect and belonging. Our students deserve better than a false neutrality,” Sen. Molly Cook, D-Houston, said. #txlege
Former Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan has a bill that would cap out-of-state contributions in Texas elections at $5,000 for statewide candidates, $2,500 for district office candidates and $1,000 for county office candidates #txlege
A Texas Republican benefited from out-of-state donors. Now he wants to limit their impact
With school choice as a top issue last year, millions of dollars flowed into the state’s GOP primaries from outside of Texas.
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April 10, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Former Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan has a bill that would cap out-of-state contributions in Texas elections at $5,000 for statewide candidates, $2,500 for district office candidates and $1,000 for county office candidates #txlege
The CEO of a private health insurance company who admitted in a legislative hearing Wednesday to hiring private investigators to spy on customers has been fired #txlege
Health care CEO fired after Texas House DOGE hearing
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation Thursday into allegations that the company’s chief executive hired private investigators to spy on...
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March 27, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The CEO of a private health insurance company who admitted in a legislative hearing Wednesday to hiring private investigators to spy on customers has been fired #txlege
TX GOP lawmakers filed a range of bills to ban teaching about sexual orientation/gender identity, limit the ability of teachers/students to discuss sex/gender outside the classroom, outlaw support for gender transitions and protect employees who refer to transgender students by their biological sex
More than 80 bills filed on LGBTQ issues in Texas Legislature reveal lawmakers' focus
Sex education and gender identity are prominent topics among more than 80 bills centered on LGBTQ issues.
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March 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM
TX GOP lawmakers filed a range of bills to ban teaching about sexual orientation/gender identity, limit the ability of teachers/students to discuss sex/gender outside the classroom, outlaw support for gender transitions and protect employees who refer to transgender students by their biological sex
Paxton opinion says court orders to change sex markers on driver's licenses and birth certificates ask DPS and DSHS “to violate the very laws they are bound to obey.” He says agencies should correct docs that were altered for transgender Texans dallasnews.com/news/politic...
Ken Paxton opinion says state IDs cannot be changed to accommodate transgender Texans
State agencies had already been ignoring court-ordered changes to driver’s licenses and birth certificates.
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March 14, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Paxton opinion says court orders to change sex markers on driver's licenses and birth certificates ask DPS and DSHS “to violate the very laws they are bound to obey.” He says agencies should correct docs that were altered for transgender Texans dallasnews.com/news/politic...