Republican lawmakers are starting to urge President Trump to reverse his decisions to pause U.S. military and intelligence assistance to Ukraine, warning that a prolonged stoppage of U.S. help for the war effort would have a seriously detrimental effect.

Monday marks three years since Russia invaded Ukraine, and since that day, a number of Ukrainian refugees have landed in North Texas. "You know it's been three years now, but I still cannot believe that it's happening," Olenka Sokolovska said. "I think of my family, my people, my country. It's my home."

Protesters wrapped in bright blue and yellow flags and holding signs gathered in front of the Texas state Capitol in 30-degree weather on Feb. 22 at 11am for a rally in support of Ukraine. The demonstration marked the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022.

BRAZOS VALLEY, Texas (KBTX) - Following President Donald Trump’s decision to halt U.S. military aid to Ukraine last Friday, local organizations like Elevate Ukraine and the Arlene Campbell Humanitarian Foundation in the Brazos Valley are expressing concern about the potential impact on the ongoing conflict and the humanitarian crisis.

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Texas lawmakers agreed to spend $6 billion to lower property taxes but can't agree on who will benefit the most.

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett has publicly criticized President Trump's treatment of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Michael Richardson speaks with U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions and U.S. Rep. Pat Fallon about their thoughts on negotiations regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

U.S. Rep. Roger Williams said he opposes aid to Ukraine and supports extending the 2017 tax cuts during a phone interview last week. The seven-term congressman also shared plans to seek an eighth term in Congress in 2026.

An apparent hot mic moment caught Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw saying he'd kill Tucker Carlson if they ever met. Crenshaw has defended himself by saying his comments were not serious.