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U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, speaks during a campaign event, Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in San Antonio. A recount in Texas has affirmed Cuellar as the winner of his primary race against progressive challenger Jessica Cisneros. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

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Democrat Rep. Henry Cuellar declared winner in Texas recount
Tue,06/21/22-4:29PM , 97 Reads
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A recount in Texas affirmed Democrat U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar as the winner Tuesday of his primary race against progressive challenger Jessica Cisneros, who had trailed by fewer than 200 votes following a runoff in May.
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Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., speaks during a rally near Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, June 10, 2022, urging Congress to pass gun legislation. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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Senators reach bipartisan compromise on gun violence bill
By ALAN FRAM - Associated Press
Tue,06/21/22-3:43PM , 185 Reads
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate bargainers reached agreement Tuesday on a bipartisan gun violence bill, potentially teeing up final passage by week's end on an incremental but landmark package that would stand as Congress’ response to
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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick poses for photos with supporters during the first day of the Republican Party of Texas convention at George R. Brown Convention Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in Houston. (Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle via AP)

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Texas GOP's swing to far right cemented with party platform
By WILL WEISSERT - Associated Press
Tue,06/21/22-1:58PM , 287 Reads
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ten years ago, the Texas Republican Party used its platform to oppose teaching critical thinking in schools. In 2014, it declared homosexuality a chosen behavior contrary to God and endorsed “reparative therapy” to reverse it.
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The U.S. Supreme Court, Tuesday, June 21, 2022 in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

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Supreme Court limits reach of federal gun crime law
By JESSICA GRESKO - Associated Press
Tue,06/21/22-1:09PM , 150 Reads
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday limited the reach of a federal statute that requires stiff penalties for crimes involving a gun.
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