Patrick Svitek

Lawmaker Says He Was ‘Misled’ Into Sponsoring White Nationalist Rally

State Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, said his office was “grossly misled” by a white nationalist group that wanted him to sponsor a rally at the Texas Capitol.

June 21st, 2017

By Patrick Svitek

Lawmaker Says He Was ‘Misled’ Into Sponsoring White Nationalist Rally

A state lawmaker says his office was "grossly misled" by a group of white nationalists that wanted to have a rally at the Texas Capitol. State Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, said Monday that his office last month received a request from a man claiming to be a veteran with family

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Texas Governor Promises Crackdown On Officials That Support Sanctuary Cities

The move comes amid a larger Republicans crack down on local officials who do not fully cooperate with federal immigration officials.

January 25th, 2017

By Patrick Svitek

Texas Governor Promises Crackdown On Officials That Support Sanctuary Cities

(REPORT) --- Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday that he and state lawmakers will pursue legislation that would "remove from office any officeholder who promotes sanctuary cities," raising a new consequence as Republicans crack down on local officials who do not fully

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Rick Perry Resigns From Board Of Company Building Dakota Access Pipeline

Following his appointment by Donald Trump to be the country’s next energy secretary, former Gov. Rick Perry has resigned from the board of Dallas pipeline company Energy Transfer Partners.

January 06th, 2017

By Patrick Svitek

Rick Perry Resigns From Board Of Company Building Dakota Access Pipeline

(REPORT) --- Former Gov. Rick Perry has resigned from the board of Dallas pipeline company Energy Transfer Partners as he prepares to become energy secretary under President-elect Donald Trump. Perry's resignation was effective Dec. 31, according to the company's

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Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson Tapped For Secretary Of State

Donald Trump has officially picked Texas oil executive Rex Tillerson to be secretary of state, going ahead with the Exxon Mobil CEO’s nomination despite early signs of unease over his close relationship with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

December 13th, 2016

By Patrick Svitek

Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson Tapped For Secretary Of State

President-elect Donald Trump has officially picked Texas oil executive Rex Tillerson to be secretary of state, going ahead with the Exxon Mobil CEO's nomination despite early signs of unease over his close relationship with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Tillerson, the first Texan selected by Trump for his Cabinet, is likely the

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Meet The Man Behind Trump’s Unsupported Claim Of Voter Fraud

Gregg Phillips, a former Texas official with the Health and Human Services Commission, appears to be the source of Trump’s unsubstantiated claim that “millions” of people voted illegally in the race for the White House.

November 29th, 2016

By Patrick Svitek

Meet The Man Behind Trump’s Unsupported Claim Of Voter Fraud

When President-elect Donald Trump tweeted Sunday — without evidence — that "millions" of people voted illegally in the race for the White House, he invited a wrath of condemnation for again stoking doubts about the U.S. election

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Gary Johnson: I Would Pardon Snowden

Amid a renewed debate about Edward Snowden, Libertarian presidential nominee Gary Johnson said Saturday he would pardon the whistleblower based on his knowledge of the case.

September 26th, 2016

By Patrick Svitek

In an interview at The Texas Tribune Festival, Johnson, the former New Mexico governor, was deeply skeptical of how the United States is using the kind of intelligence capabilities brought to light by Snowden. Snowden, a former government contractor, faces charges under the Espionage Act for leaking classified information about the National

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