Trump pivots from populist economic campaign ideas - Roll Call President Donald Trump does not sound much like Candidate Donald Trump on the economy, opting to take a much bolder approach. Roll Call · May 12, 2025
Multi-agency operation targeted immigrants in several Texas cities Immigration authorities did not say how many people were detained or what kinds of offenses the people sought Sunday were suspected of doing. The Texas Tribune · Jan 27, 2025
House rejects bill enabling punishment of non-profits supporting ‘terrorism’ Fears Trump could use bill to target ‘enemies’ by deeming groups ‘terrorist-supporting’ to withhold tax-exempt status The Guardian - US · Nov 13, 2024
House rejects Trump "tyranny" bill The bill was widely viewed as an attempt to intimidate pro-Palestinian activist groups Salon · Nov 13, 2024
House faces October 1 deadline to avoid government shutdown over voter eligibility bill Debate over SAVE Act fuels tensions, with key Texan lawmakers warning of election disruption and military impacts. Latin Times · Sep 15, 2024
In Austin, Biden slams “extreme” U.S. Supreme Court Biden asked Congress to pass a constitutional amendment to end to presidential immunity during a speech to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act at the Lyndon B. Johnson Library. The Texas Tribune · Jul 29, 2024
‘He fell on his sword’: Democrats, Republicans and media figures react to Biden’s address to nation While most Democrats praised Biden for the speech, Rep Jared Moskowitz said Biden ‘didn’t look as good or sound as good’ despite saying it was ‘one of the best speeches he has given’ The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024
U.S Rep. Lloyd Doggett took a political risk by calling on Biden to step aside. It worked. In a Q&A, Doggett, 77, discusses his role in the recent chain of historic events and his feelings about where the party goes from here. The Texas Tribune · Jul 25, 2024
Several Texas delegates coalesce behind Kamala Harris after Joe Biden abandons reelection The vice president is not guaranteed the Democratic nomination and some delegates want an open nominating process. The Texas Tribune · Jul 21, 2024
Democrats seek to lock in Biden nomination before convention Leaders plan electronic roll call starting late July despite president’s invitation to ‘challenge me at the convention’ The Guardian - US · Jul 16, 2024
U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett doubles down on push for Biden to step aside Biden is scheduled to visit Doggett’s district Monday, speaking at the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library in Austin. The Texas Tribune · Jul 9, 2024
House Democrats still split on Biden after high-stakes meeting - Roll Call House Democrats didn’t agree on the political future of President Joe Biden during a closed-door meeting on Tuesday. Roll Call · Jul 9, 2024
The Democrats who have called on Joe Biden to step down More than 30 Democratic officials have publicly called for Biden to quit, or reportedly done so in private The Guardian - US · Jul 8, 2024
The 17 House and Senate Democrats who say Biden needs to step aside Seventeen lawmakers have now publicly called on the president to drop out of 2024 presidential race, while at least five have privately urged the president to stand down The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2024
The Texas Tribune · Jul 7, 2024 President Joe Biden to speak in Austin as Republican convention kicks off in Milwaukee The President’s visit will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. He'll then travel to Nevada to speak at the NAACP and UnidosUS conferences in Las Vegas.
The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2024 Democrat insiders give verdict on Biden’s make-or-break ABC News interview: ‘A huge opportunity missed’ Insiders within the Democratic Party say Biden’s interview has done little to alleviate concerns
The Guardian - US · Jul 6, 2024 Top Democrats plan crisis meeting despite Biden’s vow to fight on House Democratic leader schedules virtual conference for Sunday as several members call for president’s withdrawal
Top News · Jul 6, 2024 Democratic Reps Urge President Biden To Consider Stepping Aside Democratic Rep. Lloyd Doggett and others call on President Biden to step aside for a stronger candidate in the 2024 election.
The Guardian - US · Jul 5, 2024 From a calamitous debate to calls to drop out: the week that left Biden’s re-election bid hanging by a thread The president left viewers and supporters startled by his debate performance – and in the days since, he has tried to calm worried donors and lawmakers
The Conversation · Jul 5, 2024 Will Joe Biden step down? An expert Q&A Joe Biden’s extremely weak performance at the CNN TV debate last week, has prompted senior figures in the Democrat party to question whether he is fit enough to stand for the upcoming presidential election. Former speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said it was reasonable to ask: “Is this an…
International Business Times · Jul 5, 2024 US Elections 2024: After Reed Hastings, Disney Heiress Urges Biden To Withdraw A Disney heiress has joined the growing list of Democratic Party supporters who have publicly called on U.S. President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race amid concerns over his fitness for office.
Top News · Jul 4, 2024 House Democrats Urge Biden To Reconsider Re-Election Campaign House Democrats express concerns over Biden's re-election campaign following debate performance.
Latin Times · Jul 4, 2024 A Latino is the second active Democratic member of Congress to call for Biden to withdraw candidacy "If he's the candidate I'll support him, but I think it's an opportunity to look in another direction", said Raul Grijalva of Arizona
Latin Times · Jul 4, 2024 Biden staying in the presidential race risks a Trump victory according to Rep. Lloyd Doggett Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) represents a blue district based in Austin and has served in Congress since 1995.
Top News · Jul 3, 2024 Rep. Grijalva Calls On Biden To Drop Out Of Race Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva and Rep. Lloyd Doggett call on Biden to withdraw from the presidential race, sparking discussions within the Democratic Party.