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5-year-old arrested by ICE 'depressed and sad' in detention facility

A US Democratic Congressman, Joaquin Castro, shared about his meeting with Liam Conejo Ramos, the five-year-old detained by federal immigration authorities. He said that the kid is showing signs of depression after being held for days in a Texas detention facility.

The Times of India

Lawmakers, protesters demand release of 5-year-old held at Texas immigration detention center

State troopers deployed pepper spray at protesters at the family detention center near Dilley where a 5-year-old Ecuadorian’s detention has drawn nationwide attention.

The Texas Tribune

Democrats condemn ICE after five-year-old detained with father in US raid

Liam Ramos of Minnesota detained with father and flown to Texas, prompting Democrats to accuse ICE of cruelty

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Midterm Memo: The C-Team. Maybe B-.

The Texas Democratic slate-in-progress could definitely be worse.

Texas Observer

Ruben Gallego Slams Trump Admin Over Campaign Against Venezuela: 'This is the Iraq War 2.0 With a South American Flavor'

Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego slammed the Trump administration over its military pressure campaign against the Venezuelan regime, saying "there are a couple of people" in it "who want a war and are doing everything they can to get us into a war."

Latin Times

John Fetterman Defends Trump's Blockade On Venezuelan Tankers: 'Funds That Support Regimes Like Iran'

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman defended President Donald Trump's naval blockade of sanctioned oil tankers off Venezuela's coast, saying the asset "will support Iran" and its proceeds will be used to fund "terrorism."

Latin Times

Rep. Joaquin Castro Calls Trump's Blockade On Venezuela's Tankers 'An Act Of War,' Says 'American People' Don't Want It

Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro said President Donald Trump's announcement of a naval blockade of Venezuela's sanctioned oil tankers is "unquestionably an act of war" and defended his initiative to end hostilities with the South American country.

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Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela

Move comes amid escalating campaign against Maduro as Venezuelan government condemns ‘grotesque threat’

The Guardian - US

Carlson and MAGA Outraged By US Ambassador's Secret Meeting With Convited Spy Pollard

Supporters of President Donald Trump are seeking clarity on a covert meeting between U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and convicted spy Jonathan Pollard.

Benzinga

U.S. Senate hopeful Colin Allred criticizes rival James Talarico for accepting billionaire Adelson’s donations

Allred’s comments at The Texas Tribune Festival marked the first time either leading Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate publicly criticized the other.

The Texas Tribune

Joaquin Castro on why a Democratic Senate logjam stopped him from running for AG

The San Antonio Democrat said at The Texas Tribune Festival that he hoped to form a statewide slate with Colin Allred, Beto O’Rourke and James Talarico, but the group couldn’t find consensus.

The Texas Tribune

UK pauses intelligence-sharing with US on suspected drug vessels in Caribbean

Rare rupture between military allies comes as concerns grow over Trump administration’s lethal sinking of boats

The Guardian - UK

Democrats blast Trump’s decision to export US-made guns, saying they can wind up in hands of terrorists

Opposition slams administration for removing restrictions on firearms exports, calling move ‘a gift to violent cartels and drug traffickers’

The Independent UK

House panel backs sweeping State Department overhaul package - Roll Call

A committee advances bills that would mark the first top-to-bottom State Department reauthorization in more than two decades.

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The Texas Tribune

How Democrats pressured U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett to step aside for the next generation

Doggett’s shocking decision to retire signals U.S. Rep. Greg Casar’s growing strength among Democrats in Austin politics and in Congress.

Texas Observer

Is a Strong Latino Candidate Texas Democrats’ Only Hope?

The party is long-overdue for such a leader at the top of the ballot.

The Guardian - US

Joe Rogan anoints a new progressive star – can James Talarico triumph in Texas?

The state house member seemed like an unlikely aspirant for the US Senate battle, but an appearance on Rogan sparked the question: can he turn Texas blue?

The Texas Tribune

Top Texas Democrats ponder the state’s future at forum amid questions about what’s next for their party

Former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke was joined at his San Antonio town hall by U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro and state Rep. James Talarico, whose names have been floated for statewide office.

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The Texas Tribune

Here are some of the Texas Democrats eyeing statewide runs in 2026

Democrats will need to sort through a pileup of potential candidates who see an opportunity to harness backlash to the Trump administration in next year’s midterms.

Al Jazeera

How US politicians responded to Israel’s attacks on Iran

Republican hawks defend Israel as Democrats split between criticising and expressing support for the US ally.

Latin Times

Dem Lawmakers Condemn Reality Show for Citizenship Project: 'A Sick Idea'

New York Representative Jerry Nadler also resently expressed concerns about the show, stating that "human lives are not game show props"

Latin Times

Five Latino Led Films Among the 2024 Inductees of the National Film Registry

Robert Rodriguez's 'Spy Kids' is among the group promoted by congressman Joaquín Castro

The Texas Tribune

Texas’ 90,000 DACA recipients can sign up for Affordable Care Act coverage — for now

Those enrolled in the federal program shielding them from deportation can enroll through Jan. 15, but a lawsuit and Trump’s anti-immigration stance threaten to eliminate eligibility.

Roll Call

Proxy voting for new parents among changes pitched to House Rules panel - Roll Call

At a “member day” hearing, lawmakers floated a wide range of ideas to change how the House operates, with an eye toward the next Congress.

The Texas Tribune

U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett doubles down on push for Biden to step aside

Biden is scheduled to visit Doggett’s district Monday, speaking at the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library in Austin.

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