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Texas Rep. John Lujan files to run in redrawn 35th Congressional District

Lujan, a Republican, represents a state House district that covers southern and eastern portions of San Antonio, overlapping with the new congressional seat.

The Texas Tribune

Dems in Congress Are Being Denied Access to ICE Facilities. Now They’re Suing.

As immigration enforcement spending ramps up, oversight mechanisms have been stifled—including for members of Congress.

Texas Observer

Doggett won’t seek reelection to Congress if new district is upheld by courts, paving way for Casar

Casar moved quickly to coalesce Austin Democrats, launching his campaign for the 37th Congressional District Monday with endorsements from 42 current and former Texas elected officials.

The Texas Tribune

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Democrat Lloyd Doggett won't seek reelection if courts don't overturn Texas redistricting - Roll Call

Texas Rep. Lloyd Doggett will no longer run for reelection to his seat if Republicans' redrawn House map isn't shot down in court.

Roll Call

In a closely divided Congress, aging lawmakers are a problem for Democrats

The 2026 midterms are more than a year away, but some high-profile primary election battles in the Democratic Party are gaining national attention. Much of that attention is focused on the age of the candidates.

The Conversation

New Texas Congressional Map Sends Two Democratic Progressives into a Vicious Battle to Remain in The U.S. House

The Texas Senate approved new congressional lines in efforts to keep GOP majority in Congress. The move angered Democrats, but put two lawmakers in an awkward position.

Latin Times

At the Races: Reeling in the recruits - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, as some familiar Democratic names reenter the fray.

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Casar, Doggett would run for same Austin congressional seat under GOP map, setting up clash of generations

The contest would unearth brewing Democratic tensions over age and experience, forcing Austin politicos to choose between two well-liked progressives.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Senate approves new congressional lines as House Democrats remain out of state

Democrats' absence has halted work in the Texas House, which must also approve the new boundaries, for more than a week.

The Texas Tribune

Congress Spent At Least $27,500 on Poster Displays in 2 Months. Here Are 4 Ridiculous Examples and 1 Good One.

It's a drop in the bucket compared to the national debt, but any wasteful government spending should be eliminated.

Reason

‘Latinos deserve a district’: alarm as new Texas maps dilute voting power in Austin

Dramatic reshaping of district 35 will make it harder for candidates of color to win, civic groups say

The Guardian - US

The Texas redistricting fight spurring a legislative standoff: What you need to know

Texas Republicans are trying to redraw congressional districts to pick up five additional U.S. House seats. Democrats face financial and political risk in their bid to block the GOP plan.

The Texas Tribune

Why the proposed Texas congressional map may not be a lock to net five new GOP seats

The new proposed lines would also prevent few, if any, opportunities for Democrats hoping that an aggressive gerrymander could backfire on Republicans.

The Texas Tribune

Draft Texas congressional map pits Democratic incumbents against each other, spelling possible primary clashes

Multiple Democratic members have been packed into blue districts in Austin, Dallas and Houston to make way for newly crafted Republican districts in those areas.

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Texas Republicans unveil congressional map that could gift them five seats

Aggressive maneuver comes as the Republicans try to stave off losses in next year’s midterm elections

The Texas Tribune

Texas House Republicans unveil new congressional map that looks to pick up five GOP seats

The first draft of the lower chamber’s new redistricting map targets Democratic members of Congress in the Austin, Dallas and Houston metro areas and in South Texas.

The Texas Tribune

Progressive Rep. Greg Casar has a playbook he wants Democrats to use in 2026

Casar, the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, thinks economic populism and “authentic candidates” can win back recently converted GOP voters.

Texas Observer

Can Economic Populism Win Back the Rio Grande Valley?

A Vermont U.S. senator and an Austin congressman make the case in McAllen.

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A Texas Republican new to Congress, Brandon Gill has a knack for getting noticed

With a scant legislative record but a lot of face recognition, the representative from North Texas has found a way to make a mark in his first term.

Roll Call

A run in the (Anacostia) park - Roll Call

The ACLI Capital Challenge is a quirky affair, but also sneakily competitive, with a cross section of Washington’s fitness-obsessed side.

Latin Times

House Democrats Launch Campaign To Oust Elon Musk From The Government By June

House Democrats launched a campaign to force Elon Musk out of the Trump administration by May 30, citing a law that puts limits on special government employees.

Latin Times

Democrats Substitute PBS Characters for Trump Admin in Remarks on Efficiency: 'Arthur Has Not Fired Independent Watchdogs'

Democrats used PBS characters to mock Republican efforts to defund public media.

The Texas Tribune

Rep. Greg Casar and Elon Musk bring Texas clash to D.C. stage

From Austin city council to the halls of Congress, this lawmaker has been increasingly critical of Musk, saying the billionaire receives special treatment and has conflicts of interest.

Roll Call

DOGE subcommittee clashes over USAID, with little middle ground

The subcommittee led by Marjorie Taylor Greene is quickly becoming the site of a pitched battle over Trump’s agenda.

International Business Times

'Fire Elon Musk': Progressive Caucus Members Say Billionaire Has 'Seemingly Unlimited Powers Over Americans' Private Data'

Members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus held a press conference promising Elon Musk will be fired for his "unethical, illegal and unconstitutional" behavior

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