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Mike Johnson Says He Was 'This Close' to Removing Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib for Heckling Trump During SOTU

House Speaker Mike Johnson said he was "this close" to ordering Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib escorted off the House floor during President Trump's State of the Union address due to their heckling.

Latin Times

A New Age for Houston Politics?

The Dem primary for the 18th Congressional District pits two generations of politicians—represented by Christian Menefee and Al Green—against each other.

Texas Observer

“I wasn’t told I shouldn’t listen to the Beatles. At the same time I was exposed to this incredible Motown music, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and all of that”: Living Colour’s Vernon Reid on inspirations, unsung heroes and the emotional power of a sample

The visionary guitarist walks us through the memories, sounds and people who shaped him as a player – and the sounds we hear on his bravura solo album, Hoodoo Telemetry

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Why the longest-ever State of the Union address was the most inconsequential

Amid Trump’s lies and xenophobic rants, people struggling to pay bills and make ends meet are unlikely to be moved

The Guardian - US

‘Didn’t mention Epstein once’: Americans react to Trump’s record-breaking ‘nearly two hours of lies’ State of the Union

The speech drew fierce backlash from Democrats, many of whom wore protest pins, shouted him down and accused him of spreading lies

The Independent UK

Trump offers Americans thin gruel as he turns longest-ever State of the Union into awards show

ANALYSIS: President chooses showmanship over substance in a loooong prime-time speech that does little to address his plummeting poll numbers, writes Andrew Feinberg

The Independent UK

Trump threatens Tehran and hails Maduro capture in fiery State of the Union address

The US president touted his record in the longest State of the Union, sparking heckles and standing ovations alike as he defended tariff and immigration policies and warned Iran over nuclear ambitions.

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The biggest takeaways from Trump's record-breaking State of the Union address

Trump's remarks focused on the stark contrast between the GOP and Democratic opposition.

Axios

Al Green escorted out of State of the Union after physical confrontations with Republicans

Several GOP lawmakers attempted to snatch Green's sign out of his hands.

Axios

Democrats defy their leaders by relentlessly disrupting and heckling Trump SOTU speech

"How are those Epstein files? Release them," Rep. Rashida Tlaib yelled at the president.

Axios

Democrats refuse to stand for Trump as Al Green ejected over ‘apes’ protest sign

Texas Democrat removed for holding ‘Black people aren’t apes’ sign as colleagues stay seated while Republicans cheer

The Guardian - US

Donald Trump says countries are ‘happy’ with tariffs as he vows to keep them

The US president delivered his State of the Union address after latest trade tariffs came into effect on UK imports at 10% on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

'Black people aren't apes!' US lawmaker Al Green escorted out for protest during Donald Trump's speech

During President Trump's State of the Union, Democratic Rep. Al Green was removed from the House chamber for holding a sign stating 'Black people aren’t apes!' This protest referenced a racist video of the Obamas on Trump's social media. Green aimed for Trump to see the message, asserting Black people…

The Times of India

Democratic Rep. Al Green holds ‘Black People Aren’t Apes’ sign as he is booted from Trump’s State of the Union

The sign was an apparent reference to a racist AI-generated video Trump posted online which featured the Obamas as primates

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‘Stop behaving normally’: Democrats boycott State of the Union at rival events

Dozens of members of Congress opted to give their own speeches on a chilly Tuesday night instead of sitting through the president’s.

Roll Call

The State of Division

A lengthy speech by President Donald Trump highlights the increasingly sharp polarization the nation faces.

Roll Call

Silence for Democrats but a spotlight for Epstein survivors at State of the Union

Democratic leaders have laid out options including not attending Trump's speech. But Epstein survivors are also central to their plans.

The Texas Tribune

Amanda Edwards drops out of Houston race for 18th Congressional District

The Democrat's announcement comes a week after she lost to Christian Menefee in a special election runoff for the seat that had been vacant since the death of Sylvester Turner.

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The Texas Tribune

Briscoe Cain, Alex Mealer lead crowded pack vying for Houston’s new red congressional district

Cain, a state lawmaker, and Mealer, a former Harris County judge candidate, have consolidated much of the fundraising and endorsements in the 9th Congressional District’s Republican primary.

The Texas Tribune

After two Houston Congress members died in office, Al Green defends his seniority to voters

The 78-year-old Democrat is up against two younger opponents, including Rep.-elect Christian Menefee, in a district left vacant for 11 months after the death of Sylvester Turner.

The Texas Tribune

Houston Democrat Christian Menefee wins special election to complete Sylvester Turner’s term in Congress

The former Harris County attorney defeated Amanda Edwards in Texas’ 18th Congressional District. The two will face off again in the March 3 primary for a redrawn version of the district.

Roll Call

Democrat Christian Menefee wins House special election runoff in Texas

Democrat Christian Menefee has won a special election runoff to succeed the late Texas Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died nearly a year ago.

The Texas Tribune

Vacant for 11 months, one of Texas’ bluest congressional districts will pick new representative Saturday

Two Democrats are competing to serve out the rest of Sylvester Turner’s term. The winner will have a two-week incumbency advantage before early voting begins in the March primary.

The Texas Tribune

Statewide battles, Latino voters and down-ballot contests: the biggest Texas political stories to watch in 2026

The Texas Tribune’s politics team has compiled five of the top stories we're watching this year, when voters will have their first chance to make their opinions known on the events of 2025.

The Guardian - US

Epstein texts and yelling at Trump: US House’s year of censures

Lawmakers spent much of 2025 seeking to reprimand each other – here’s a look back at what sparked such outrage

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