SUMMARY: During a Senate Judiciary hearing on hate crimes, Sen. Ted Cruz criticized pro-Hamas rioters and Democrats for the rise of antisemitism in the U.S., citing increased threats against Jewish students on college campuses. The hearing was disrupted by protestors, leading Cruz to label their actions as antisemitism. Cruz noted that antisemitic incidents have surged since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, particularly in universities. He emphasized that while other forms of hate are swiftly condemned, antisemitism is often overlooked. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott reinforced the need for educational institutions to combat antisemitism and enacted measures to address this issue.

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SUMMARY: The White House has declared a major disaster in Louisiana due to Hurricane Francine, activating federal aid for recovery efforts in several parishes. President Biden‘s declaration enables funding for temporary housing, home repairs, and low-cost loans for uninsured property losses. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry emphasized the importance of this federal assistance for rebuilding after the hurricane. Francine made landfall as a Category 2 storm, producing 6-8 inches of rain in the New Orleans area, causing flash flooding, and leaving 388,000 without power in Louisiana, along with outages in Mississippi and Alabama.

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SUMMARY: At a Houston campaign event, U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, challenging incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz, promoted an “all-of-the-above” energy policy, pledging to protect oil and gas jobs while addressing climate change. His campaign garnered endorsement from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), known for opposing fracking and supporting the Biden administration’s LNG export ban, which could jeopardize millions of Texas jobs. Critics argue Allred’s voting record contradicts his campaign claims, noting his opposition to bills favoring the energy sector. In contrast, Cruz maintains a strong pro-energy stance, earning high endorsements from industry groups and advocating for policies benefiting Texas’s oil and gas industry.

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