- AG Paxton says he will defend 50-year-old Texas sodomy law'My job is to defend state law and I'll continue to do that,' Paxton said during a Friday appearance on News Nation's "On Balance with Leland Vittert."By Ariana Garcia
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A Rhode Island police officer accused of punching a woman at an abortion protest while he was off-duty was suspended from his job with pay Saturday while the Providence Police Department conducts a criminal investigation into his actions. Frederick Frazier’s runoff opponent accused him of posing as a city code compliance officer to get campaign signs taken down. Frazier said his opponent is to blame in the case. By Patrick Svitek Elizabeth Sepper, a University of Texas at Austin law professor who specializes in religious liberty, health law and equality, weighs in on what Friday's decision means for the Lone Star State. By Ariana Garcia The Houston clinic announced it will cease abortion services for incoming and prospective patients following Friday's Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. By Dan Carson The decision, Trump has told friends and advisers, will anger suburban women and lead to a backlash against Republicans in the November midterm elections. By Maggie Haberman and Michael C. Bender
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Justice Clarence Thomas wrote in a concurring opinion that the high court should now 'reconsider' its rulings in a number of past decisions, including those on sodomy, gay marriage and contraception. By Dan Carson Democrats condemned the ruling as a step back for women while Republicans celebrated the end of the constitutional right to an abortion. By Ariana Garcia, Dan Carson Thirteen states, including Texas, have passed 'trigger' laws to outlaw all or nearly all abortions if Roe was struck down. By Ariana Garcia After the Senate approved the measure Thursday, the House is set to also do so on Friday. By ALAN FRAM The Republican Party in Texas made a series of far-right declarations as part of its official party platform over the weekend, claiming that President Joe Biden was not legitimately elected, issuing a “rebuke” to Sen. John Cornyn for his work on... By Azi Paybarah and David Montgomery
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Delegates at the convention have criticized Cornyn for helping lead efforts in Congress to impose stricter gun laws in the wake of the Uvalde school massacre that left 19 children and two teachers dead By Shelly Hagan Trump is actively weighing when he might formally launch a third presidential run. By JILL COLVIN State records also indicate that Texas taxpayers may bear the brunt of the costs. By Ariana Garcia Trump seized on the unorthodox proposal from conservative law professor John Eastman to have Pence turn back the electors when the vice president presided over Congress to certify the election results on Jan. 6, 2021. By LISA MASCARO The fresh poll suggests that Beto O’Rourke is gaining momentum. By Shelly Hagan
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U.S. Sen. John Cornyn has championed the bipartisan agreement. By Rebekah Allen Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Professional Responsibility is investigating the coin's creation. By Ariana Garcia The commissioners also voted to create a Harris County Safe Schools Commission. By Ariana Garcia Hidalgo joined protesters last month in demanding a special session to pass gun reform legislation. By Ariana Garcia Senate bargainers announced a bipartisan framework Sunday responding to last month’s mass shootings, a modest breakthrough offering measured gun curbs and bolstered efforts to improve school safety and mental health programs. By ALAN FRAM
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Federal officials have internally, jokingly adopted the moniker in reference to the Texas governor busing migrants to the nation's capital, according to an NBC News report. By Ariana Garcia The opening House hearing into the events surrounding the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol was a compact and controlled two hours, designed as an overview of what was described as a methodical conspiracy, led and coordinated by President Donald... By Jonathan Weisman Michael Protzman first predicted JFK would reappear in Downtown Dallas more than 6 months ago. He beckoned followers back to Dallas this week, insisting he had the date right this time. By Michael Murney A package of laws aimed at curbing gun violence faces opposition fostered by a long legacy of outsized political spending from pro-gun groups. By Michael Murney The ACLU and Lambda Legal filed the lawsuit on behalf of three families currently under investigation, as well as more than 600 Texas-based members of PFLAG, an advocacy group for LGBTQ+ families. By ELEANOR KLIBANOFF