President Trump’s attempt to freeze federal funding has been temporarily blocked by judges, but the impact on American life is still unclear, affecting initiatives such as education, healthcare, and entrepreneurship.
Category: Texas
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Crockett Signs On to Letter Demanding Trump Administration Reveal List of Frozen Investing in America ProjectsÂ
Rep. Crockett and 153 House Democrats sent a letter to the Trump Administration demanding a list of projects and programs that have been paused by President Trump’s executive order, which could delay disbursements of Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding.
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Trump Executive Order Could Push Up Prescription Drug Prices
President Trump rescinded a Biden administration order on prescription drugs, which could hike drug prices for millions of Medicare and Medicaid enrollees, while also reversing Biden’s efforts to make it easier to enroll in Medicaid or get insurance coverage under the ACA.
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Faith Leaders Stand on Business to Protect Undocumented Folks
Faith leaders like Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde have spoken out against the Trump administration’s policies targeting undocumented immigrants, calling on the president to show mercy on behalf of the scared communities and vulnerable groups affected.
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Profiting From Injustice: How the Prison Industrial Complex Exploits Black Communities for Big Business in 2025
The prison industrial complex continues to disproportionately impact Black communities in Houston, Texas, with Black men making up nearly half of the incarcerated population, despite making up only 19% of the city’s population.
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Crockett Statement on Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal Â
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett has praised the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release agreement, brokered by the Biden Administration, Egypt, and Qatar, as a crucial step toward ending the violence in Gaza and reuniting hostages with their families.
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Rep. Crockett, Sen. Cornyn Introduce Bill to Rename Dallas VA After Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Senator John Cornyn have introduced legislation to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Dallas after the late Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, in recognition of her 30 years of service to the people of North Texas.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Congresswoman Crockett Invites Constituents to Join Her for 119th Congress Swearing-in Ceremony
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is inviting constituents to join her for a swearing-in ceremony on January 28, 2025, to mark her second term representing the people of Texas’ 30th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Posted inEducation
4 Tips on Addressing Racism in Schools
Black parents are increasingly concerned about their children’s safety and well-being in America’s education system due to recent incidents of racial harassment and Trump’s re-election, and experts recommend strategies such as knowing school policies, documenting incidents, seeking mental health support, and knowing advocacy and legal resources.
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The City Manager “Meet-and-Greet” tour is over… now what?
The city of Dallas is seeking a new City Manager, with three candidates vying for the position, including Kim Tolbert, William Johnson, and Mario Lara, after a nationwide search conducted by the city council.
