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'Bring it to a vote first' | Rep. Van Duyne challenges Senate strategy to reopen DHS “We need to fund CBP, and what the Senate sent over is unacceptable," said U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Irving.

Should the U.S. leave Iran without planting the seeds of democracy?

The U.S. arrested Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro but left the communist regime in place.

Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne on Inside Texas Politics.

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"Everything has a price."

State Rep. Carl Tepper, R-Lubbock, suggests Texas might be able to purchase several counties from New Mexico. Speaker Burrows has asked lawmakers to see what it would take to annex a few counties in SE NM. #txlege

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@susanbehrens.bsky.social Hi Susan, we are excited to join Nexstar. Thank you for watching WFAA. We appreciate your trust in us and none of us expect any changes to the content you expect everyday.

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Chuck Norris dies after being hospitalized in Hawaii The family of Chuck Norris announced Friday the "sudden passing" of the legendary actor and martial artist. (AP Photo)

RIP to THE Texas Ranger.

Chuck Norris, 86, has died after a medical emergency. www.wfaa.com/mobile/artic...

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Nexstar closes $6.2 billion acquisition of TEGNA Nexstar Media Group announced Thursday, the FCC and DOJ approved the $6.2 billion acquisition of broadcaster TEGNA.

Irving-based Nexstar closes $6.2 billion acquisition of WFAA parent company TEGNA The Federal Communications Commission and Department of Justice approved the acquisition in an announcement Thursday. www.wfaa.com/mobile/artic...

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CREUZOT CONCEDES

Dallas Co. District Attorney John Creuzot has conceded to Amber Givens.

“While the outcome was not what we had hoped for, I am proud of the work my team accomplished and the important conversations we advanced about justice, accountability, and public safety.”

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House Ethics panel launches investigation of Tony Gonzales The announcement comes as the Texas Republican fights for his political life in a primary runoff.

Facing a runoff in May, the House Ethics Committee has now launched a formal investigation into Congressman Tony Gonzales - over allegations of "sexual misconduct towards an individual employed in his congressional office”.

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Here are the 5 Texas incumbents who lost their re-election races The losses affected Democrats and Republicans. Some of them faced close races, and a couple of upsets came as a surprise to political insiders.

The Five Texas Incumbents Who Lost Their Re-Election Races on Tuesday. www.wfaa.com/article/news...

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Sid Miller warns of Screwworm threat, calls for data center oversight in Texas Miller says it’s no longer a matter of if, but when. The new-age screw worm has now been detected near the U.S.-Mexico border, raising concerns it could soon spread.

NO COMMENT.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller told KIII3News on Thursday that he has no comment — about Gov. Greg Abbott endorsing Miller’s primary opponent Nate Sheets. www.kiiitv.com/article/news...

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Japan PM Takaichi dissolves parliament, paving way for snap election Japan to hold election on February 8 after the country's first woman premier, Sanae Takaichi, dissolves parliament.

Japan to hold election on February 8 after the country’s first women Premier Sanae Takaichi dissolves parliament.

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@jamestalarico.bsky.social advocates for term limits on U.S. Supreme Court Justices saying "it will lower the temperature", create more balance. He's also calling for more transparency and ethics laws placed on SCOTUS.

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@jamestalarico.bsky.social on early polls: "I'm the lesser known candidate in this race."

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@jamestalarico.bsky.social on how he differs from @jasmineforus.bsky.social in the Democratic race for U.S. Senate.

STORY: www.wfaa.com/article/news...

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"We're going to gain ground"

U.S. Rep. Roger Williams, R-Weatherford, makes a prediction about the 2026 mid-term election.

STORY: www.wfaa.com/article/news...

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GREENLAND.

U.S. Rep. Roger Williams, R-Weatherford, on whether he would support either the U.S. buying Greenland or President Trump using military force to take it.

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American Airlines launches FREE high-speed Wi-Fi, sponsored by AT&T, available on more aircraft than any other carrier in the world Beginning this month, AAdvantage® members will enjoy free high-speed, satellite-based Wi-Fi across more than 2 million American Airlines flights a year, sponsored by AT&T.

Free WiFi is coming to American Airlines.

AA will begin offering it on aircraft this month and rollout will be complete this spring.

Passengers can log-in using their AAdvantage number and password. news.aa.com/news/news-de...

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Son shot by police after parents, both in 70s, found dead at North Texas home, police say Police responded to a welfare check shortly before 10 a.m. to a home in the 5300 block of Dunster Drive, where two victims were found dead.

KILLED: Frank Ragan, former city manager of McKinney, Texas was found dead, along with his wife in their home.

Their son Bryce, 34, was found in a bedroom with a firearm. Police shot him. He is stable.

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Will Plano go through with its election to withdraw from DART?

Plano Mayor John Muns on the likelihood of an agreement with the transit agency that would stop the vote.

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NHL to Plano?

Plano Mayor John Muns on how aggressive his city is being right now to get the Dallas Stars to move north.

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Is Venezuela about oil or drugs?

U.S. Rep. Keith Self, R-McKinney, who retired as a U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, on President Trump's increasing military moves in Venezuela.

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"There's been no other Attorney General in the history of Texas that has my unique background."

State Sen. Joan Huffman on why her experience is unmatched in the 4-way GOP primary race.

STORY: www.wfaa.com/article/news... #txlege

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Banning Texas teenagers from social media.

State Rep. Jared Patterson, R-Frisco, plans to propose it a third time but with one significant change after Australia, Denmark and Norway enacted their own bans.

STORY: www.wfaa.com/article/news... #txlege

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Will Texas renters see any relief in the latest proposed property tax cuts?

State Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, on Inside Texas Politics.

STORY: www.wfaa.com/article/news... #txlege

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Can Texas really get rid of its sky-high property taxes?

State Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, lays out the numbers on Inside Texas Politics.

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"When Marjorie and Jasmine Crockett are saying the same thing... you should probably believe us."

@jasmineforus.bsky.social on the new Marjorie Taylor Greene.

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Many Texas Democrats wonder why two of the most popular Dems in the state are running against each other in the race for U.S. Senate.

@jasmineforus.bsky.social on how she is different from @jamestalarico.bsky.social.

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MORE: Patrick says he also wants to increase the Homestead Exemption for people under 55 to $180,000. annually. #txlege

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NOW: Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he will expedite lowering the senior homestead exemption age from 65 to 55 - freezing property taxes for an additional 3M Texas homeowners. #txlege

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@jamestalarico.bsky.social on @jasmineforus.bsky.social running for U.S. Senate:

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FILED: @jasminecrockett29.bsky.social has filed to run for the U.S. Senate in Texas.

Official announcement at 4:30p in Dallas this afternoon.

Dr. Frederick Haynes, III, has filed to run for TX 30 in hopes of succeeding Crockett in Congress.

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