The U.S. budget deficit is 2 TRILLION dollars ($2,000,000,000,000). It is fiscally illiterate and obviously absurd to claim that we are losing 2 trillion a year in “fraud.”
He claims billions are stolen every month. You’d need $5.5 billion stolen per DAY to equal 2 trillion.
I’ve done my best to temper my celebration of Dan Patrick’s defeat. As voters, we finally got the job done, so why add to partisan rancor? But Patrick, even in retirement, wants to keep partisan warfare alive by stripping his successor of power. Speaks volumes.
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What a night for Yordan Alvarez! He claimed 4 awards:
⭐️2026 American League Hank Aaron Award
⭐️2026 Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award
⭐️All-MLB First Team Designated Hitter
⭐️AL Comeback Player of the Year Award
@TravisReinold@SamAItmon@AP There is nothing political about what the soldier did. What the soldier did is the same that is done to anyone that does not follow the rules. My son, dad, and father-in-law served.
@TravisReinold@AP So doing his job is a political statement. Obama had more respect. Hegspeth is the SOD and should have stopped the behavior. The Guard did what he was trained to do. No exceptions.
@leighmkay@AP You’re not very intelligent. Anyone that exhibits these actions are reprimanded by “The Old Guard”. It just so happens that the SOD thinks he and his guest are above the rules. They are not.
South Texas Builders Association Vice Chair Benny Melendez to White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller: "If you want to continue harassing our communities...These same communities you're now harassing will make sure you lose the White House."
Stripping powers from the Lt Gov isn't necessary for GOP relevance in the Texas Senate. Reinstating the rule that 2/3rds of senators must agree to debate any bill gives Republicans leverage now *and* when they eventually find themselves in the minority https://t.co/kCdv4C7p3M
Less than a week after losing his reelection bid, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick launched a political consulting firm to help clients navigate the upcoming legislative session.
Ethics experts say the unusual move to launch a consulting career while still in office could conflict with state law. https://t.co/AL6OYXncwl
I’m deeply honored to be entrusted by my friend to play a role in this historic moment. Her vision of respect & bipartisanship, and her love for the institution have always been guiding forces for me during my public service. I’m proud I can support her as she becomes Speaker.
The old Wild West TX, with its complete lack of regulations, is a real boon for these corporations. SpaceX is dropping a data center in Brownsville and building one of the largest power plants in TX (748 MW). CO2 emissions will compare to adding 550K cars in the area running nonstop in a city of 200K.
SpaceX has also used BS to keep their NO2 emissions below 250 tons, while using refurbished turbines. They pulled the same stunt in TN at their Colossus facility and are being sued, with the suit claiming they are emitting thousands of tons of NO2, which is particularly bad for us.
Texas voters selected a Lt Governor to ensure their voices are heard in the Senate. To Republican Senators: if you throw out this long-standing Texas tradition, you’ll be marked as corrupt and likely thrown out yourself!
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