Mitch McConnell's legacy in Senate sits in the nation's courts - Roll Call Mitch McConnell will end his Senate career with his most indelible mark on the federal courts and the judicial confirmation process. Roll Call · Feb 20, 2025
These Republican senators have broken away from Trump after controversial Ukraine post Senate Republicans balked at Trump’s anti-Ukraine rhetoric after the president took aim at Zelensky in an unhinged social media post The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2025
Senate Judiciary Chairman Grassley Acknowledges Trump's IG Firings Senate Judiciary Chairman Grassley and other senators express concern over Trump's firing of inspector generals without legal compliance. Top News · Feb 13, 2025
Rep. Roger Williams introduces bill to reimburse Texas for Operation Lone Star The new bill reinforces Gov. Greg Abbott’s push for the federal government to repay the $11 billion Texas has paid for the border security operation. The Texas Tribune · Feb 11, 2025
As Texas gets redder, John Cornyn could face toughest primary season of his career Attorney General Ken Paxton, who has hinted at a possible run, has more support than the four-term senator among Republicans, polling shows. The Texas Tribune · Feb 11, 2025
Sen. Cornyn: Trump Administration Unlikely To Ignore Court Rulings Senator Cornyn discusses judicial independence, accountability, and upholding the rule of law in government actions. Top News · Feb 11, 2025
Senate Republicans fall in line behind Trump's nominees Efforts by conservatives to pressure Republican senators to support Trump’s Cabinet nominees have largely been successful so far. Roll Call · Feb 10, 2025
Senate Republicans Undecided On Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Nomination Senate Republicans on the Finance Committee are deliberating on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination with caution and uncertainty. Top News · Feb 4, 2025
Tulsi Gabbard refuses to call Edward Snowden a ‘traitor’ during confirmation hearing Republicans and Democrats grill Trump’s intelligence nominee over her past defense of the Assad regime The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025
Bipartisan Senate duo wants to tax more companies out of Russia - Roll Call Senate Finance Committee members will introduce legislation to stop companies from deducting or claiming credits on taxes paid to Russia. Roll Call · Jan 30, 2025
Texas Governor Spent $11 Billion On Border Security. Now He Wants Federal Reimbursement Greg Abbott sent letters to Congress, urging federal support to cover Texas' multibillion-dollar Operation Lone Star expenditures. Latin Times · Jan 26, 2025
Watch top Texas business and political leaders discuss the state’s future under Donald Trump Gov. Greg Abbott, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, business leaders and Texans tabbed for President Donald Trump’s cabinet gathered in Washington last weekend to discuss the new administration. The Texas Tribune · Jan 24, 2025
Brooke Rollins says she'll shield farmers from impacts of Trump's tariffs in ag secretary nomination hearing Rollins previously led the Texas Public Policy Foundation and served under Gov. Rick Perry. The Texas Tribune · Jan 23, 2025
Former Texas congressman John Ratcliffe confirmed as CIA director Ratcliffe is a native of Heath, Texas, where he served as mayor from 2004 to 2012. The Texas Tribune · Jan 23, 2025
The Texas Tribune · Jan 22, 2025 Bill to detain undocumented immigrants accused of even minor crimes passes with some Texas Democratic help The bill, named for Laken Riley, a Georgia student killed by an immigrant, adds legislative muscle to President Trump’s immigration enforcement push.
The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025 ‘President’s prerogative’: Republicans conveniently dodge questions on Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons Trump issued pardons for 1,500 people criminally charged with the violent assault on the US Capitol to try and stop certification of 2020 presidential election results
The Texas Tribune · Jan 20, 2025 Trump praises Abbott at inauguration, promises to militarize border and build wall Texas has already militarized the border under Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star.
Latin Times · Jan 17, 2025 Who Is Mike Banks, The Texas Border Czar Set To Be The Next CBP Chief Banks played a key role in Texas' Operation Lone Star, an initiative aimed at countering record levels of migrant crossings
Roll Call · Jan 17, 2025 Senators use confirmation hearings to press views on spy authority - Roll Call Some Senate Republicans have asked about a powerful spy authority in the confirmation process for picks for key national security roles.
The Texas Tribune · Jan 16, 2025 Trump to tap Texas “border czar” to lead U.S. Border Patrol, report says Mike Banks, a former Border Patrol agent, has served in his current role as a special advisor to Gov. Greg Abbott since January 2023.
Salon · Jan 16, 2025 GOP anti-immigrant bill gets Dem support A change passed Wednesday mandates the federal detention of any undocumented migrant accused of assaulting a cop
The Guardian - AU · Jan 16, 2025 Biden or Trump – who should claim credit for the Gaza ceasefire deal? Joe Biden says his team negotiated deal but Donald Trump claims it was agreed now only because he is about to become president
The Texas Tribune · Jan 15, 2025 Former Texas congressman vows to keep politics out of CIA as director President-elect Donald Trump has tapped former Republican U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA.
The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2025 Trump has been on a run of big wins — his own agenda push could end the streak ANALYSIS: Despite some early wins, Trump still faces an uphill battle with his more significant policy proposals, Eric Garcia writes
The Texas Tribune · Jan 9, 2025 Texas’ senators plan to support Trump’s Cabinet picks Some of President-elect Donald Trump’s picks have stirred controversy for past comments and allegations of malfeasance.