Sen. Cornyn Supports RFK Jr.'S Pro-Vaccine Safety Stance Senator Cornyn supports Kennedy's pro-vaccine safety stance and emphasizes the importance of science in vaccine research. Top News · Jan 9, 2025
An early look at potentially vulnerable senators in 2026 - Roll Call Democrats looking to flip the Senate in 2026 will need to make gains in states that have swung decidedly Republican in recent years. Roll Call · Jan 7, 2025
Trump open to two-step budget plan despite earlier comments - Roll Call President-elect Donald Trump softened his push for "one powerful bill" to pass much of his agenda through the budget reconciliation process. Roll Call · Jan 6, 2025
Everything We Know About The New, Biden-Signed Border Law Taking Effect in The New Year President Joe Biden signed the DHS Border Services Contract Review Act into law Dec. 23, to enhance oversight and efficiency in federal border security contracts. Latin Times · Dec 31, 2024
As Texas Chief Justice Nathan Hecht prepares to retire, he reflects on the Supreme Court he helped change Over 35 years, Hecht modernized the court, increased access to justice for the poor and saw his conservative views come to dominate the bench. The Texas Tribune · Dec 23, 2024
Rep. Michael McCaul calls Tulsi Gabbard a “baffling” pick to lead intelligence community The Austin Republican leads the House Foreign Affairs Committee and predicted Gabbard’s nomination would fail in the Senate. The Texas Tribune · Dec 18, 2024
GOP senators on 2026 ballot walk a fine line on Trump loyalty - Roll Call Some Republican senators will walk a careful path to satisfy Donald Trump's demands for loyalty and navigate threats of a primary challenge. Roll Call · Dec 18, 2024
Senators warn that Pete Hegseth’s hearings will echo Brett Kavanaugh’s with fervor from both sides Texas Republican Senator tells secretary of defense nominee confirmation hearings will be ‘miserable experience’ The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024
Paris Hilton Urges House To Pass Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act Paris Hilton advocates for the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act, sharing her personal experiences and pushing for reform in youth facilities. Top News · Dec 16, 2024
Photos of the week ending December 13, 2024 - Roll Call A couple of new senators and a lot of possible future Trump administration officials dominated the Capitol this past week. Roll Call · Dec 13, 2024
Trump’s FBI pick Kash Patel locks down Senate support as Wray prepares to quit Seen as a controversial nominee, Patel is acquiring senate judiciary committee support for confirmation The Guardian - US · Dec 13, 2024
Hegseth's GOP critics are caving to MAGA Sen. Joni Ernst is now dismissing the "anonymous sources" who have questioned Hegseth's fitness and character Salon · Dec 11, 2024
Sen. Cornyn Inclined To Support Kash Patel As FBI Director Senator Cornyn supports Patel for FBI director to restore nonpartisan reputation and shield from partisan influences post-Comey era. Top News · Dec 9, 2024
Sen. Cornyn Inclined To Support Trump's Pick For FBI Director Republican Senators Cornyn and Ernst express support for Kash Patel as potential FBI director, emphasizing non-partisanship and transparency. Top News · Dec 9, 2024
Roll Call · Dec 9, 2024 Trump’s pick to lead FBI identified ‘Government Gangsters’ - Roll Call Kash Patel is set to face questions during a bid to be the next FBI director about his history of fierce criticism of federal officials.
Roll Call · Dec 5, 2024 At the Races: Full House - Roll Call The results of 2024 House elections are now final, with Democrats netting one seat and holding Republicans to a 220-215 majority.
Top News · Dec 4, 2024 Sen. Cornyn Seeks Reforms For DOJ And FBI Senator Cornyn supports Bondi and Patel in reforming DOJ and FBI to be non-political, professional entities.
Top News · Dec 4, 2024 Senate Leaders Express Concerns Over Defense Secretary Nominee Senate leaders discuss concerns about defense secretary nominee Hegseth's behavior and emphasize thorough vetting procedures.
Latin Times · Nov 27, 2024 Texas Man Released By China As Part Of Deal With U.S. Was Months Away From Being Executed Mark Swidan had been arrested for 12 years on drug charges
The Texas Tribune · Nov 27, 2024 Houstonian Mark Swidan to be released from Chinese imprisonment The Texan has been imprisoned in China for 12 years on charges of drug trafficking.
Top News · Nov 22, 2024 Senate Judiciary Republicans Praise Pam Bondi As Attorney General Pick Senate Judiciary Republicans commend Pam Bondi's nomination for attorney general by President-elect Donald Trump.
Top News · Nov 21, 2024 Sen. Cornyn Warned Gaetz About Allegations Sen. John Cornyn advises Matt Gaetz on transparency amid sexual misconduct allegations, emphasizing honesty and a fair evaluation process.
Reason · Nov 19, 2024 We Are Going To Learn More About Matt Gaetz's Sex Life Than We Wanted Trump's pick for attorney general is manifestly unqualified for the job, even without considering the salacious details of the ethics charges against him.
Roll Call · Nov 19, 2024 Gaetz criticized GOP senators, now he would need their votes - Roll Call If former Rep. Matt Gaetz wants to be the next attorney general, he will need the votes of Senate Republicans he has personally criticized.
The Texas Tribune · Nov 19, 2024 As Trump administration takes shape, Texas takes a back seat So far Trump has looked elsewhere for his earliest cabinet and high-level staff appointments, in some cases passing over Texans who were in the mix.