Joseph Morton

3 weeks ago | thederrick.com | Joseph Morton |Joseph Morton

WASHINGTON – The sweeping tariff plan President Donald Trump unveiled Wednesday drew mixed reactions from Texas lawmakers on Capitol Hill, with the responses falling largely along party lines. Trump characterized the tariffs as a way to bring jobs and manufacturing back to the United States, a message echoed by Republicans such as U.S. Rep. Roger Williams of Willow Park. Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.

2 months ago | thederrick.com | Joseph Morton |Joseph Morton

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, responded Wednesday to suggestions her party has struggled to find its footing in the face of President Donald Trump moving quickly to implement his second-term agenda. Democrats “just like the rest of the world” have “a bit of whiplash” because many assumed Trump’s second term would look much like his first, Crockett said. Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.

Dec 4, 2024 | gazettextra.com | Joseph Morton

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Dec 4, 2024 | union-bulletin.com | Joseph Morton

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate has passed legislation by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, that aims to shut down publication of nonconsensual deepfake pornography and intimate images. Cruz said the bill would give victims, many of whom are teenage girls, a chance to seek justice against those who publish the computer-generated images. “It will also hold Big Tech accountable by making sure websites remove these disgusting fake videos and pictures immediately,” Cruz said in a statement.

Nov 24, 2024 | texarkanagazette.com | Joseph Morton |Talia Richman

WASHINGTON -- Texas Rep. Brian Harrison, a Republican, said Friday he plans to meet with top University of Texas System officials after they announced a plan to provide free tuition and waived fees to students whose families make $100,000 or less.