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Reports: ICE halting some vehicle stops in wake of Texas, Maine shootings

U.S. Rep. Christian Menefee of Houston said the reported pause was not enough: “A temporary training won’t solve a deeply ingrained problem.”

The Texas Tribune

Boxed In From Both Sides: What Three Witnesses Say Really Happened Before the Houston ICE Shooting

A detained witness goes on record, Mexico escalates past diplomacy, and Texas investigators say they're locked out of evidence in an ICE shooting.

Latin Times

Houston Democrats demand feds release footage of ICE agent fatally shooting migrant

Four members of Congress demand that ICE and Homeland Security release evidence supporting its claims that an ICE agent shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in self-defense.

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Houston wants justice over ICE shooting

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s family raised doubts about ICE’s description of events

Salon

What to know about Houston ICE shooting and other migrant deaths in Texas

Most migrant deaths in Texas have occurred while they were detained since President Donald Trump began his immigration crackdown. Several were from natural causes.

The Texas Tribune

Crowd demands justice at vigil for Houston man killed in ICE shooting

Speakers at the vigil and a statement from Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s family elevated calls for an independent investigation into his death and raised doubts about ICE’s description of events.

The Texas Tribune

'My Father Did Not Deserve This': Family Demands Answers After ICE Agent Kills Motorist In Houston

A fatal shooting by an ICE agent in Houston has triggered federal investigations and calls for transparency as the family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo disputes the agency's account of events.

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Trump Crypto Fans Rocked by $3.8B Loss as Congress Accuses POTUS of Running 'Meme Coin Ponzi Scheme'

Trump's crypto ventures have resulted in a $3.8 billion loss for nearly a million investors, while Trump himself profited $636 million, sparking political criticism and allegations of a Ponzi scheme.

International Business Times UK

Obamas announce next move for their production company after end of Netflix deal

Couple ended their eight-year first-look deal with Netflix in April

The Independent UK

Dana White condemns UFC fighter’s ‘nasty’ comments about Michelle Obama

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The Independent UK

California initiative to require healthcare union members to approve union political spending qualifies for the November ballot

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Ballotpedia

Bitter rivalry? At the Congressional Baseball Game, sort of

Democrats are looking to break a five-year losing streak at Wednesday night’s Congressional Baseball Game, hoping a revamped roster will be enough to beat Republicans. But partisan rivalry aside, research suggests the game may boost legislative collaboration. Playing baseball gives legislators the chance to forge bonds outside the halls of…

Roll Call

Texas Dem's win backed by crypto bros

Christian Menefee, 38, unseated Al Green, 78, after Texas Republicans combined their districts into one

Salon

Christian Menefee’s congressional win is a generational shift backed by cryptocurrency

Menefee, 38, unseated U.S. Rep. Al Green, 78, to represent a redrawn Harris County congressional district. The men faced off after Republicans combined parts of their current districts into one.

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The Mary Sue

’An Absolute Abomination’: Trump Goes Off Topic While Commemorating Deceased American Soldiers, Focuses On How Very Few of Them Are Named Donald

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The Texas Tribune

In Harris County judge runoff, a Democratic upset underscores voters’ desire for new blood

Former Houston City Council member Letitia Plummer defeated longtime local politician Annise Parker to win the Democratic nomination for Harris County judge in what political experts say might be a sign of the changing of the guard.

Roll Call

At the Races: Incumbents on the line

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari Our friend Nathan L. Gonzales has cautioned against calling 2026 an “anti-incumbent election.” The…

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Nineteen states have conformed to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s No Tax on Tips deduction

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Incumbent Christian Menefee (D) defeated incumbent Al Green (D) in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas' 18th Congressional District on May 26, 2026

Incumbent Christian Menefee (D) defeated incumbent Al Green (D) in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas' 18th Congressional District on May 26, 2026.

Texas Observer

They’re Mostly Anglo. They’re Largely from Austin. And They Just Might Have a Shot.

Led by James Talarico, a relatively well-qualified Democratic slate—one that poorly reflects the state's demography and geography—might have gotten its most important boost from the Republican side on Tuesday.

Texas Observer

Christian Menefee’s Win Foreshadows Fights to Come Across the South

Al Green was a fighter past his prime, and Houstonians finally chose a new direction. But a post-Voting Rights Act world means that intraparty fights over Black representation are just beginning.

International Business Times UK

What's Next for Al Green? Christian Menefee's Rival Famous for 'Black People Aren't Apes' SOTU Protest Lost

Christian Menefee has ousted veteran lawmaker Al Green after Texas Republicans redrew Houston's districts, leaving the outspoken Trump critic suddenly without a seat in Congress.

The Guardian - US

Trump’s justice department reportedly opens criminal investigation into E Jean Carroll – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Veteran Texas congressman Al Green beaten in Democratic primary runoff

Christian Menefee wins 18th district race after Republican gerrymandering carved up Green’s reliably Democratic seat

The Texas Tribune

Christian Menefee defeats longtime Houston Rep. Al Green in Texas’ new 18th Congressional District

Green’s loss means the Texas House delegation is losing one of its most senior members, who served more than 20 years in Congress.

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