Texas Takes on Islamic Extremism
What to know: Senator Ted Cruz condemned Sharia Law at the 2026 Republican National Committee Midterm Convention.
The TPPF take: Faith has repeatedly served as a catalyst for organized conflict, and pretending otherwise leaves Americans unprepared for actors who still treat Western civilization as a legitimate target.
“A working coalition has formed between segments of the radical left and Islamist movements. They share enemies: the United States, Israel, liberal democracy, and the existing international order,” says TPPF Chuck DeVore. “They do not share an end-state. One side wants revolutionary equality and fluid identity; the other wants Sharia and a restored ummah — the global Muslim community.”
Flocks Scatter
What to Know: Texas cities are ending Flock Safety contracts due to concerns over Constitutional violations that the cameras may impose.
The TPPF take: The growing intolerance for Flock Safety cameras has excited the libertarian heart of populists across the country.
“The question of Flock cameras is truly about our social contract, one in which tension between freedom and attachment, liberty and autonomy, cannot be resolved unless we consider our rapidly evolving technological world,” says TPPF Cameron Abrams. “A society that no longer trusts its government or its neighbors will eventually demand more surveillance, whether it be from the state above or the camera next door.”
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Take This Seriously
What to know: Child advocacy groups say the number of online sexual exploitation cases has increased by nearly 40% in just one year, according to a Texas House committee on online child safety Tuesday.
The TPPF take: Being physically present with your child does not mean you can see the dangers they face behind a screen.
“This is not as simple as young people making bad choices online. It is a sophisticated criminal exploitation of children,” says TPPF Marilyn Davidson. “Technology has evolved faster than the laws designed to protect our children, and it is time for Congress to close the gap.”