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“I want to fight”: LGBTQ Texans ready for legislative session as GOP lawmakers target them in dozens of bills

Republicans are backing legislation targeting gender-affirming care for children, classroom lessons about sexuality and drag shows.

The Texas Tribune

Two Texas bills would restrict lessons about sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools

The legislation closely mirrors a Florida bill passed last year, dubbed by critics as the “Don’t Say Gay” law, which detractors say would further isolate LGBTQ students and open teachers and school districts to legal risks.

The Texas Tribune

First Thing: Lula vows to punish Bolsonaro supporters who stormed congress

President tours scene of riot and orders federal government to take control of policing in Brasília. Plus, the treasure hunt for £15m Nazi hoard

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Biden visits El Paso in first trip to southern border as president

"They need a lot of resources. We're going to get it for them," Biden said when asked what he's learned from his border visit.

Axios

Texas governor confronts Biden at airport after complaining he wasn’t invited to border visit

President was handed letter outlining Greg Abbott’s complaints and demands for far-right policies

The Independent UK

Biden at the border; inspects busy port of entry from Mexico

Biden watched as border officers in El Paso demonstrated how they search vehicles. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott handed Biden a letter saying the “chaos” at the border was the “direct result” of Biden’s failure to enforce federal laws.

Chicago Sun-Times

Biden, Abbott face off over immigration at the Mexico-Texas border

President Joe Biden was confronted at the airport in El Paso on Sunday by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who demanded in a hand-delivered letter that Biden act immediately to stop unauthorized immigration including by building more walls on the border.

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Biden heads to the US-Mexico border to face crisis he says lacks easy fix

President Joe Biden was confronted at the airport in El Paso, Texas, on Sunday by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who demanded in a hand-delivered letter that Biden act immediately to stop unauthorized immigration, including by building more walls on the border.

Tribune News Service

Biden makes his first visit to the southern border as president

The Biden administration recently expanded a pandemic-era program that quickly expels migrants who illegally cross into the country from Mexico.

WEKU

The Wiener’s Circle owner coordinates effort to feed migrants bused from Texas

Owners of the Lincoln Park hot dog joint made a New Year’s resolution to tap friends in the industry to help feed migrants bused here from Texas.

Chicago Sun-Times

Joe Biden tours El Paso for first border visit of his presidency

He was greeted by Gov. Greg Abbott upon arrival at the El Paso airport. Abbott has been a chief critic of Biden’s immigration policies and has frequently called on him to visit the border over the past year.

The Texas Tribune

Biden’s border visit will showcase a city strained by migration

Joe Biden’s choice of El Paso, Texas, as the site of his first presidential visit to the U.S.-Mexico border puts a spotlight on a city that has struggled to deal with a four-fold surge in the number of migrants on its streets.

Tribune News Service

Paxton, Texas GOP support of Florida ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law grows before legislative session

States “have a strong interest” in protecting parent rights, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton argued in a brief filed last month in support of Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” law.

Tribune News Service

Texas House Democrats enter session with bipartisan hopes — and a new leader who’s prepared to fight

There are 64 Democrats in the 150-member House, one fewer than before the election. There is also one fewer Democrat in the Senate.

The Texas Tribune

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Texas Observer

Texas Awards Biggest Border Wall Contract Yet to Trump-Tied Firm

The state awarded $224 million to a construction company that built a private wall now on the brink of collapse into the Rio Grande.

Texas Observer

Florida and Texas, the Far-Right Axis

Both helmed by conservative governors, the two states represent radically different futures for the country.

Salon

GOP's New Year message: More cruelty

Greg Abbott's Christmas Eve migrant "stunt" was more like sadistic white supremacist theater, with more to come

Tribune News Service

Martin Schram: A New Year’s border crisis resolution

Ever true to its traditions, Official Washington has celebrated its holidays by toasting its successes, and then cruising comfortably into yet another new year.

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Salon

GOP will double down on MAGA in 2023

Moderation to win swing voters? Forget it. Today's GOP is all about vengeance against anyone who's not like them

The Texas Tribune

Texas 2022: Year in Photos

Texas Tribune photographers captured a historic year of challenges and resilience.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

City receives 15th bus carrying immigrants from Texas to Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — Another bus carrying immigrants from Texas arrived in Philadelphia on Thursday, making a total of 15 busloads and more than 630 people sent to the city since Nov. 16, officials said.

Tribune News Service

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott lashes Atmos Energy for spotty delivery of natural gas during storm

AUSTIN, Texas – Gov. Greg Abbott has asked state regulators to investigate Atmos Energy for failing to deliver natural gas to North Texas residents during the recent cold snap.

The Texas Tribune

Greg Abbott calls for investigation into Atmos Energy following disrupted natural gas services during freeze

Atmos, a major natural gas provider for the state, apologized for last week’s service disruption that left some Texans without heat during freezing weather.

Salon

The very worst Republicans of 2022

This column doesn't even mention Marjorie Taylor Greene: She can't compete with the true depths of GOP horror

Tribune News Service

Migrants bound for NYC spent 5 days on buses while stuck in winter storm: ‘They were in disarray’

NEW YORK — Dozens of Latin American migrants — including children and a pregnant woman — spent five days on buses in order to get to New York City from Texas after Winter Storm Elliott upended their itinerary, volunteers who greeted the wary travelers told the Daily News.

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