:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/2696fcd671293da4aa18f0d3cb007851/DPS%20Texas%20Capitol%20MG%20TT%2003.jpg?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1 "The Threats Of State Troopers Arresting House Democrats Have Yet To Materialize")
As of Wednesday, there were no known cases of absent Democrats being arrested, and the chamber was still shy of the 100 members it needs for a quorum to conduct official business. That is despite its Aug. 10 vote to proceed with the arrests.
Read More:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/65148bb835b81d76832faa0f74e3309c/Afghanistan%20Kabul%20Airport%20TT.jpg?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1 "Fort Bliss In El Paso Could Receive Thousands Of Afghan Refugees As Taliban Topples Government, Pentagon Says")
The Taliban has taken control of Kabul, Afghanistan’s capital city, which led to a crush of civilians at the Kabul airport desperate to leave the country on Monday.
Read More:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/6ac200c312a2cd389a419814aa7e3234/Afghanistan%20US%20Helicopter%20REUTERS%20TT.jpg?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1 "Texas Congressman Michael McCaul Says Biden Administration “Totally Blew” Afghanistan Withdrawal")
McCaul, the highest ranking Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, says Biden ignored intelligence briefings and underestimated the Taliban’s strength.
Read More
100 large fires still burning across U.S.
Read More:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/5ad1cb2718cf1675d9805adf0efe6b87/Eagle%20Pass%20Border%20MG%20TT%2008.jpg?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1 "Texas To Spend Million On 2-Mile Concrete Barrier Amid Gov. Greg Abbott’s Push For A State-Funded Border Wall")
The barrier in Eagle Pass is the first glimpse into how much a state-funded border wall could cost. But Abbott’s office says it’s a “concrete barrier” that is separate from his border wall push.
Read More