CAIR filed a federal lawsuit challenging Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's designation of the group as a "foreign terrorist organization" and "transnational criminal organization."

Democratic Rep. Al Green (Texas) called on the Senate to remove the late Sen. Richard Russell’s (D-Ga.) name from one of its office buildings, citing the latter’s segregationist views.  Green, in a letter to every senator, said the name “sends a powerful signal about the kind of leadership and principles our country holds in high...