It looks like Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed bell-to-bell cellphone ban has some critics among lawmakers and school administrators. Last week, Capital Tonight spoke with New York’s Superintendents’ Association and School Boards Association about why they are pushing for less stringent rules around cellphones. Both groups are open to the state Senate’s one-house budget proposal which…
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas National Guard soldiers can arrest and detain people for entering the U.S. illegally from Mexico under an agreement with the Trump administration that expands the military’s role in immigration enforcement. What You Need To Know Texas National Guard soldiers has been given special permission to arrest and detain people for entering…
WASHINGTON — A Senate committee held a hearing on China’s growing influence in the Panama Canal Zone after President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. should take over the waterway by force, if necessary, because of China’s growing role there. What You Need To Know The Senate Commerce Committee, led by Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas,…
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump wants to end birthright citizenship — the guarantee that anyone born on U.S. soil is an American citizen, no matter their parents’ legal status. But trying to end that guarantee, which was established more than 100 years ago, would not be easy. Some legal experts say any challenge would likely fail….
AUSTIN, Texas — Republicans will hold a 220-215 majority over Democrats in the U.S. House. However, that majority is even slimmer as President-elect Donald Trump continues to nominate House members to Cabinet positions. Despite the slim majority, Republicans will have full control of Congress and the White House beginning in 2025. The GOP will face challenges…
WASHINGTON — If President-elect Donald Trump wants to conduct a mass deportation operation, he would need more detention space to hold and process the nation’s undocumented Immigrants. But immigration experts say building and operating these facilities will present an enormous challenge. What You Need To Know President-elect Donald Trump’s mass deportation promises would require the…
WASHINGTON — Following the GOP sweep in the Lone Star State on Election Day, Texans in Congress are trying to climb the ranks of the U.S. House — either to help usher in President-elect Trump’s policy priorities or to thwart them. What You Need To Know With Republicans set to take control of the White…