Jason Whitely

“REOPEN THE GOVERNMENT”

Allied Pilots, the union representing the 16,000 American Airlines pilots, call on Congress to reopen the government for the safety of the flying public. #shutdown #GovernmentShutdown

WIDENING INVESTIGATION: State Rep. Jeff Leach is asking the Texas Attorney General’s Office to launch an independent investigation of Celina ISD in Collin County, after a middle school coach was arrested for allegedly filming in the boys locker room and showers. #txlege

Abraham George, chair of the Texas GOP, on what role the White House played in saving veteran lawmakers from getting kicked off the ballot last weekend and what he said when asked whether he will seek re-election next year. #txlege

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How is Congressman Wesley Hunt different from John Cornyn and Ken Paxton in the GOP race for U.S. Senate? #txlege

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“Nobody is sitting at home thinking ‘If the @texasdemocrats.bsky.social party would only keep doing things the way they’re doing it, we’re on track for success,'" @kendallscudder.bsky.social said defending his break with tradition to rebuild the party. #txlege

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.@AmericanAir is repainting one of its 777-300s in a special flagship livery ahead of the Fort Worth-based airline's 100th anniversary next year. The 777 will begin flying with this livery next month. It will be called "Flagship DFW". news.aa.com/news/news-de...

The next steps for Robert Roberson after a Texas court put the death row convict's execution on hold. State Rep. Lacey Hull, R-Houston, on the politics of it and what happens next.

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Democrats refuse to support reopening the federal government unless the GOP keeps $40B paid to health insurers to keep premiums low for millions of Americans.

@repjuliejohnson.bsky.social was asked why not just let the GOP take the hit for costs increasing?

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Will Dallas tear down its city hall for a new NBA arena?

Within weeks, council will decide whether to keep and repair Dallas City Hall or move out, Councilman Chad West says, just as the @dallasmavs.bsky.social are looking for property to build a new arena.

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Rep. Wesley Hunt joins Texas Senate race, defying GOP leaders to take on Cornyn and Paxton Republican congressman Wesley Hunt is running for the U.S. Senate in Texas, defying Senate GOP leadership.

How does this impact the Cornyn vs. Paxton race? www.wfaa.com/article/synd...

I-35E closed in both directions after shooting at Dallas ICE facility, officials say Part of I-35E is closed in both directions in Dallas as police respond to the shooting.

UPDATE: I-35E closed in both directions after deadly shooting about 7:00a at Dallas ICE facility along the freeway. www.wfaa.com/mobile/artic...

NEW INFORMATION: 2 now confirmed dead. One sniper found shot on the roof of nearby immigration attorneys office, self inflicted gunshot wound.

3 people critically wounded at Dallas ICE facility, 1 shooter found dead as police search for possible sniper, sources say Three people were critically wounded at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Dallas, sources say.

MORE: Suspected shooter found dead in nearby parking garage after opening fire on ICE facility near downtown Dallas, wounding three people. www.wfaa.com/mobile/artic...

3 people wounded at Dallas ICE facility, police searching for possible sniper, sources say Three people were wounded at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Dallas, and police are searching for a sniper or multiple shooters, sources said.

#BREAKING: 3 people wounded at an ICE facility near downtown Dallas. Police searching for possible sniper, sources tell WFAA. www.wfaa.com/mobile/artic...

"Check my record."

Democratic Tarrant County Commissioner Alisa Simmons on why she opposes the GOP effort to lower property taxes even more - and whether she will attend Monday's meeting or continue her quorum break. #txlege

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"We've got a good harvest - but it's not worth anything."

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller on what will happen to farmers across the state this fall without being able to sell to China, their biggest customer. #txlege

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"You've got three options to leave Congress..."

U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, on why he decided now is the time to retire from Congress after serving more than 20 years and leading two of the top House committees.

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Dallas City Council member returns to Japan on public dime to speak at sister city conference Dallas City Council member Adam Bazaldua was set to speak on a panel about how sister cities can offer support following tragic events.

A Dallas city councilmember is in Japan on a taxpayer-funded trip.

It is the second trip to Japan this year and comes after Mayor Eric Johnson flew business class to Tanzania on a trip partly paid for by taxpayers.

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Robert Redford, Screen Idol Turned Director and Activist, Dies at 89

Legendary.
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RETIRING: After 20 years in Congress, US Rep. Michael McCaul announced this morning that he will not seek re-election to the Central Texas seat. McCaul, 63, served as chair of Foreign Affairs and Homeland Security committees.

700-1,000 people at the US Senate campaign kick-off rally in Round Rock tonight for state Rep. @jamestalarico.bsky.social. #txlege

Since announcing his campaign for U.S. Senate 12 hours ago, state Rep. @jamestalarico.bsky.social said he has raised more than $1,000,000. #txlege

James Talarico launches U.S. Senate campaign, will face Colin Allred in Democratic primary Talarico will launch his campaign at a rally in Round Rock this evening. He immediately took aim at billionaires with outsize influence in Texas politics.

“The biggest divide in our country is not left versus right. It’s top versus bottom,” said Rep. James Talarico, 36, launching his campaign for U.S. Senate this morning.

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Democrat @colinallredtx.bsky.social statement after @jamestalarico.bsky.social announced he is also launching a campaign for U.S. Senate.

"There's no question we're going to see more women dying."

State Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin, on the legislature approving HB 7 that effectively ends access to the abortion pill for Texas women. #txlege

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"It's disappointing because you always want to make progress when you can."

State Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, on House Republicans who killed his legislation to reduce how much cities and counties can increase your property taxes. #txlege

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"If we completely walk away from this, we eat $230,000,000."

Corpus Christi killed a $1.2B project to desalinate sea water - a decision likely to have statewide implications. Councilman @MarkScottCC on Inside Texas Politics. #txlege

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State Rep. James Talarico to jump in Texas Senate race The rising star has been flirting with a bid as Democrats look to flip the Lone Star state.

.@politico.com reporting that state Rep. @jamestalarico.bsky.social will announce his candidacy for U.S. Senate on Tuesday. www.politico.com/news/2025/09...

Fort Worth-based American Airlines reaches new milestone, receiving its 1,000th mainline aircraft With this addition, the nearly 100-year-old company remains the largest commercial airline in the world.

MILESTONE: Fort Worth-based @americanair.bsky.social adds 1,000th aircraft to its current mainline fleet.
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Lawmakers stepped in to temporarily stop a massive water project in East Texas that would draw down an aquifer there.

But Chairman Cody Harris says changing the 120-year-old state law allowing it isn't a simple task. #txlege

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