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Is Louisiana the Next California?

1 week ago | texaspolitics.com | Javier Manjarres

In a shocking move that would make California Governor Gavin Newsom blush, the Louisiana legislature is teetering on the brink of a self-imposed insurance catastrophe as it grapples with one of the most anti-business insurance bills in America, backed by Republican Governor Jeff Landry. The insurance crisis remains the top concern across all recent polls and has plagued Louisiana for over a decade.
Protestors Take Over Columbia Library, Chant Anti-Semitic Slogans

1 week ago | texaspolitics.com | Mateo Guillamont

Pro-Palestine protestors recently stormed Columbia University’s Butler Library, disrupting academic activities, chanting anti-Semitic slogans, and defacing library property. Among other chants, the protestors openly called for an “intifada,” claiming that it was the only solution to the Israel-Hamas war. ‘Intifada’ is a term used by Hamas and Palestinian sympathizers to call for violent opposition to Israel and the Jewish people. “There is only one solution,” protestors could be heard chanting.
Trump to Reopen Alcatraz Prison

1 week ago | texaspolitics.com | Mateo Guillamont

President Donald Trump recently stated he had ordered the reopening of Alcatraz prison. Alcatraz, which is currently a museum and national park, was used as a maximum security prison from 1850 to 1963. President Trump claimed Alcatraz, being a symbol of law and order, should be reopened to assist the US in deterring crime by housing the nation’s most serious criminals there.
US Sanctions Chinese Companies Aiding Iran's Ballistic Missile Program

2 weeks ago | texaspolitics.com | Mateo Guillamont

The US Treasury Department has announced a wave of sanctions against certain Chinese and Iranian companies and individuals to stymie Iran’s ballistic missile development programs. According to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Iran’s ballistic missile programs contravene international law, undermine international safety, and destabilize the Middle East.
US Strikes Houthi Detention Center, Promises Further Action

2 weeks ago | texaspolitics.com | Mateo Guillamont

The US recently struck a Houthi-controlled prison in the latest wave of airstrikes against the terrorist group in Yemen. According to Houthi media, the strikes killed dozens of individuals living or working at the detention center in Saada, Yemen. The Houthis claim the US attacks killed a number of civilians, including African refugees, but this has yet to be confirmed.
Hegseth Enacts "No More Walking on Eggshells Policy"

2 weeks ago | texaspolitics.com | Mateo Guillamont

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently signed a memorandum enacting internal reforms across the Department of Defense (DOD) relating to how the military handles equal opportunity complaints. The memorandum, which Secretary Hegseth nicknamed the “No More Walking On Eggshells” policy, seeks to counteract specious Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaints.
Louisiana's Landry's Tort Reform Problem

3 weeks ago | texaspolitics.com | Javier Manjarres

Tort reform has been a popular agenda among lawmakers and a platform for candidates to run on. It often matters significantly because it could determine the cost of insurance for many people. Simply put, tort reform is a process by which laws dealing with civil injury are revised. Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia has managed to successfully lead the charge on this front. For example, he recently signed SB 68 and SB 69 that directly address Georgia Code.
Trump Admin Continues Suffocating Iran as LNG Exports Are Blocked

3 weeks ago | texaspolitics.com | Mateo Guillamont

President Donald Trump continues pressuring Iran amidst ongoing negotiations over the latter’s nuclear weapons development programs. President Trump recently began negotiations with Iran to halt their development of nuclear weapons. The negotiations began as Trump directed the White House to execute a “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran.
US Military Destroys Strategic Houthi Port

3 weeks ago | texaspolitics.com | Mateo Guillamont

The US military has announced the destruction of the Houthi-controlled Ras Isa Fuel Port. US Central Command (CENTCOM) recently reported the port’s destruction, caused by US air strikes. CENTCOM alleged the strikes were surgical and intended to deprive the Houthis of revenue from illicit oil and shipping sales.
Scott, Cruz Bill: Grant Terrorism Victims Ability to Sue Sympathetic Organizations

1 month ago | texaspolitics.com | Jackson Bakich

Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and some of their Republican colleagues in the upper chamber have introduced The Limiting Immunity for Assisting Backers of Lethal Extremism (LIABLE) Act, which would grant American victims of terrorism the ability to sue international organizations proven to be sympathetic to terrorist groups. The bill would also remove immunity from the international organizations that display this behavior. Per Sen.