Congressman Tom Suozzi Leads Border Security Task Force Democratic Congressman Suozzi leads Border Security Task Force, advocating for a balanced and humane approach to border issues. Top News · May 23, 2024
Congressman Tom Suozzi Takes Lead On Border Security Task Force Democratic Congressman Tom Suozzi addresses collaboration with indicted colleague Henry Cuellar, emphasizing commitment to shared objectives despite legal ... Top News · May 23, 2024
Want to Build a Wall? Don’t Try It in Her Town. Tricia Cortez and her scrappy Laredo environmental group have fought back against powerful interests in South Texas. Texas Observer · May 21, 2024
Lawyers discuss role classified documents may play in bribery case against US Rep Cuellar of Texas Prosecutors and defense attorneys have discussed in court whether classified documents might play a role in the trial of U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas The Independent UK · May 16, 2024
After U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s indictment, why aren’t Republicans trying to flip his district? Instead, Republicans are trying to tie Cuellar’s allegations of bribery and corruption to Democrats in other competitive races in South Texas. The Texas Tribune · May 14, 2024
Houston woman is third guilty plea in Henry Cuellar bribery case Irada Akhoundova pleaded guilty to facilitating a $60,000 payment to Imelda Cuellar, the congressman’s wife, that she believed would benefit Azerbaijan and its state-run oil company. The Texas Tribune · May 13, 2024
Race ratings change after polling in Arizona, indictment in Texas - Roll Call Inside Elections’ rating of the Arizona Senate race moves to Tilt Democratic, and the rating for Texas' 28th District is Likely Democratic. Roll Call · May 13, 2024
Texas delegation urges Congress to withhold aid to Mexico over water treaty dispute A bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers are demanding appropriators withhold funds for the country until Mexico lives up to its end of a 1944 water treaty that requires it to send 1.75 million acre-feet to the U.S. every five years. The Texas Tribune · May 13, 2024
Trump donors fund Jan. 6 cop's Dem rival A pro-Israel super PAC has spent more than $4.2 million trying to boost Maryland state Sen. Sarah Elfreth Salon · May 11, 2024
‘You are the best El Jefe!’: Henry Cuellar’s Alleged Brazen Foreign Bribery Schemes The powerful Laredo congressman is indicted for allegedly acting as a foreign agent for Azerbaijan and a Mexican bank in exchange for at least $600,000 in bribes. Texas Observer · May 10, 2024
Rep. Henry Cuellar's Former Campaign Manager To Plead Guilty Rep. Henry Cuellar's associates plead guilty to money laundering conspiracy, implicating Cuellar in a bribery scheme. Top News · May 10, 2024
Former Aide And Consultant Plead Guilty In Bribery Scheme Former aide and consultant plead guilty in bribery scheme involving U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar. Charges include bribery, wire fraud conspiracy, and money laun... Top News · May 10, 2024
Two political consultants plead guilty and say they helped Texas Rep. Henry Cuéllar launder money They said they helped the Democrat launder more than $200,000 in bribes from Mexico's Banco Azteca Latin Times · May 9, 2024
Two political consultants plead guilty in Henry Cuellar bribery case The Laredo Democrat faces federal charges of bribery, money laundering and working on behalf of a foreign government. The Texas Tribune · May 9, 2024
The Texas Tribune · May 8, 2024 Texans in Congress stay silent on Cuellar indictment, unlike with Santos and Menendez before him Some Texans called on Sen. Bob Menendez and former Rep. George Santos to resign amid their own scandals, but have been silent about the Laredo Democrat.
Roll Call · May 8, 2024 No shortage of House members who are vulnerable this year - Roll Call Roll Call's ranking of the 10 most vulnerable House members includes an even split of five Republicans and Democrats.
Latin Times · May 8, 2024 Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar rejects resigning following corruption indictment "Everybody is innocent until proven otherwise and we're going to continue doing our job," Cuellar said when asked if he would leave his post
The Guardian - US · May 7, 2024 Joe Biden says ‘we must give hate no safe harbor’ in speech condemning antisemitism – as it happened President makes forceful speech commemorating Holocaust in Washington DC event
The Guardian - US · May 6, 2024 White House spokesman says US ‘reviewing’ ceasefire proposal Hamas has accepted – as it happened John Kirby gives statement after militant group announced it accepts Qatari-Egyptian deal; Kirby refused to confirm US had halted weapons shipment to Israel
Top News · May 4, 2024 Texas Congressman And Wife Charged With Accepting Bribes Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife face bribery charges involving foreign entities, including influence peddling and money laundering.
The Texas Tribune · May 4, 2024 With indictment, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s deep South Texas ties will again be tested Cuellar was expected to cruise to reelection. Now he’ll need to rely on support from local and national Democratic leaders to help him overcome scandal.
Top News · May 3, 2024 Texas Congressman And Wife Indicted On Bribery Charges Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife indicted on bribery charges linked to Azerbaijan, facing serious legal consequences.
Top News · May 3, 2024 Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar Indicted On Bribery Charges Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and wife indicted on bribery charges involving foreign entities. Allegations of conspiracy, bribery, and money laundering. Po...
Al Jazeera · May 3, 2024 US congressman Cuellar indicted for alleged Azerbaijan influence scheme Henry Cuellar, a Democrat, accused of accepting bribes in exchange for advancing interests of Azerbaijan in Congress.
Top News · May 3, 2024 Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar Of Texas To Be Indicted Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas faces impending indictment related to Azerbaijan connections. Details to be revealed soon.