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Donald Trump says he’ll revisit DACA if Congress fails to act

President Trump tweeted Tuesday that he's open to revisiting protections for children brought to the U.S. illegally if Congress fails to act.

September 6, 2017

Chris Coons says the U.S. needs to prepare for all options with North Korea

Sen. Chris Coons said Wednesday that the United States needs to prepare for all options in the escalating conflict with North Korea.

September 6, 2017

Lindsey Graham says Trump’s decision on DACA is a ‘defining moment’ for Republicans

Sen. Lindsey Graham said that the Trump administration's decision to reverse protections for children brought here illegally will be a "defining moment" for the Republican Party.

September 5, 2017

Mark Walker argues against tying Harvey to debt ceiling increase

Rep. Mark Walker said Tuesday that the relief funding for Tropical Storm Harvey should be a clean bill.

September 5, 2017

U.S. Conference of Bishops: Trump’s DACA rollback ‘reprehensible,’ calls on Congress to act

U.S. Conference of Bishops President Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston blasted President Trump's plan to remove protections from children brought to the U.S. illegally as "reprehensible."

September 5, 2017

Ken Paxton, Texas A.G.: It’s up to Congress to decide what to do about DACA

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Tuesday that he wants Congress to decide what happens to children brought here illegally.

September 5, 2017

Adam Kinzinger: DACA could become law if President Trump is OK with that

Rep. Adam Kinzinger said Tuesday that Republicans are actually more united on immigration reform efforts than it may seem.

September 5, 2017

Tom Cotton says he’s optimistic some type of immigration reform will pass through Congress

Sen. Tom Cotton said Tuesday that he's optimistic some form of immigration policy will pass through Congress.

September 5, 2017

Henry Cuellar said Dreamer program will cause ‘civil war’ for Republicans

Rep. Henry Cuellar said Tuesday that President Trump's anticipated announcement ending the so-called Dreamer program will cause a "civil war within the Republican Party."

September 5, 2017

Carlos Curbelo wants to offer Dreamers ability to earn legal status in new legislation

Rep. Carlos Curbelo said Tuesday children of illegal immigrants should have a pathway to legal status.

September 5, 2017

David Shulkin, VA secretary: PTSD issues a concern for Harvey victims

Veterans Administration Secretary David Shulkin said Tuesday that post-traumatic stress disorder and other psychological problems are a major concern for the people dealing with Tropical Storm Harvey's aftermath.

September 5, 2017

Harvey waste, fraud eyed after Katrina

Congress is preparing to open the federal checkbook for Hurricane Harvey, but budget watchdogs say lawmakers should take a lesson from Hurricane Katrina, after taxpayers doled out $100 billion -- and investigators are still finding massive fraud and waste 12 years later.

September 3, 2017

Roy Moore, Alabama Senate primary front-runner, doesn’t seem to know about DACA

Roy Moore, current front-runner in the Alabama Senate primary race, didn't seem to know what DACA was in a recent radio interview.

September 1, 2017

John Culberson says he’s ‘absolutely confident’ Congress will pass initial Harvey relief funds

Rep. John Culberson said Friday that he's "absolutely confident" Congress will pass the initial Harvey relief funds that President Trump has requested.

September 1, 2017

Elaine Chao: Harvey’s devastation worse than Katrina

Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao said Friday that the devastation after Tropical Storm Harvey is worse than Hurricane Katrina.

September 1, 2017

Sylvester Turner, Houston mayor: City turning its focus to recovery as rescues drop

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said Friday that his city is moving into the recovery process with the number of rescues "dramatically down."

September 1, 2017

Kris Kobach: Donald Trump needs to end DACA now or face political consequences

Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach said Friday that he would advise President Trump to end DACA now, or Mr. Trump will face political consequences.

September 1, 2017

Scott Taylor accuses the left of pushing ‘identity politics,’ says it’s not helpful

Rep. Scott Taylor said Friday that the left pushing "identity politics" doesn't help solve the problems that people are facing.

September 1, 2017

Joe Crowley: Harvey is an opportunity to show people that government is good

Rep. Joe Crowley said Friday that Tropical Storm Harvey is a way for Democrats to show people that government can be a good thing.

September 1, 2017

Greg Abbott: Rescues are still the priority in Texas

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday that rescue efforts are still the main priority in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Harvey.

September 1, 2017