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Republicans seek elusive path to restoring DHS funding

Reconciliation may be Republicans' only path forward.

Axios

It took 200 years for national debt to hit $1 trillion, annual interest alone now exceeds that—a 'crushing legacy we must reverse,' says budget chair

“Here’s the sad, sobering, and stunning truth: Despite the urgency of our fiscal crisis, Congress is paralyzed—unable to meet the urgency of the moment.”

Fortune

March primary ensures record turnover for Texas congressional delegation

Twelve House incumbents from Texas are set to leave Congress after this year, with the possibility of additional turnover in the May runoffs and November general election.

The Texas Tribune

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West Texas congressional candidates split on campaign strategy: Defend farmers or Trump

As front-runners in a seven-person Republican primary, Tom Sell is running on local issues, while Abraham Enriquez is making it all about Trump.

The Texas Tribune

Trump’s cash for health care scheme faces tough road in Congress as insurance costs set to skyrocket

Republicans face uphill battle in passing what would be a party-line proposal for cash handouts instead of extending tax credits that lowered premiums for millions

The Independent UK

Another exodus in Congress means Texas will need to start rebuilding its clout in 2027

At least 10 Texas incumbents will not be returning to Congress next term, a high-water mark for turnover in the delegation.

The Texas Tribune

Yet another Trump ally announces his retirement from Congress in order to spend more time with their family

The Texas GOP lawmaker is one of dozens of lawmakers who have announced plans to exit Congress

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Scott Bessent Outlines Midterm 'Acid Test' In Private GOP Meeting Amid Pushback On Trump's Tariff Dividend Plan: Report

In a recent private meeting with House Republicans, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly discussed the potential impact of the GOP’s tax and trade policies on the 2026 midterm elections.

Benzinga

U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington, who carried Trump’s tax and spending megabill, is retiring

The Lubbock Republican was first elected in 2016 and currently chairs the U.S. House Budget Committee.

The Texas Tribune

Republicans' Chances of Keeping Jodey Arrington's House Seat After Texas Congressman Reveals Exit From Race

The Texas Democrat seeking to unseat four-term Republican Congressman Jodey Arrington just received a major boost, however his odds of winning the long-standing Republican seat are hauntingly low.

International Business Times

House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington announces retirement - Roll Call

Republican Rep. Jodey C. Arrington of Texas won’t seek reelection in 2026, closing out a tumultuous run as House Budget chairman.

Roll Call

Texas could bear the brunt of expiring ACA tax credits. Is the GOP delegation willing to make a deal?

Democrats in Congress want to renew the Obamacare subsidies as part of any deal to reopen the government. Texas Republicans say the policy needs major reforms.

The Texas Tribune

OpenAI plans to build 5 giant U.S. 'Stargate' datacenters, a $400B challenge to Meta, Microsoft, and Google in the AI arms race

The ChatGPT maker, along with Oracle and SoftBank, drew reporters to rural West Texas to tour the flagship Stargate data center, provide an update on new sites, and dispel doubts about the partnership’s momentum.

Fortune

Jodey Arrington, Brandon Creighton being considered for Texas Tech System’s top job

Arrington represents Lubbock in Congress. Creighton is a longtime state lawmaker.

The Texas Tribune

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West Texas Congressman’s ‘Big Beautiful’ Cuts Could Harm Rural Hospitals in His District

Jodey Arrington was the House architect of Trump’s massive tax-and-spend bill that includes steep healthcare cuts.

The Texas Tribune

Inside the negotiations on Trump’s GOP megabill, from the Lubbock lawmaker whose name is on the legislation

The House budget chair and lead sponsor of the GOP tax and spending bill recounts the months of negotiations needed to unite the fractious caucus.

Salon

Trumpers want Texas to boost GOP maps

The plan would shift voters from safely red districts into blue ones. Members of the GOP delegation aren't sold

The Texas Tribune

Trump aides want Texas to redraw its congressional maps to boost the GOP. What would that mean?

The plan would shift voters from safely red districts into blue ones. Members of the state’s Republican delegation aren’t sold on the idea.

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The Independent UK

Republicans use LA protests to push holdouts to pass Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

House Speaker Mike Johnson says ‘it's those men and women, the federal law enforcement officers who deserve our support right now’

Latin Times

Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Overcomes Major Hurdle, Moves to House Rules Committee

The GOP's "big, beautiful bill" was approved by the House Budget Committee late Sunday despite continued concerns overs Medicaid cuts.

The Texas Tribune

John Cornyn says tax and spending bill must reimburse Texas $11 billion for border security

Texas Republicans are pushing the federal government to pay the state’s costs of Operation Lone Star, Gov. Greg’s Abbott’s border security initiative.