Two roads diverged in a lame-duck spending endgame - Roll Call The leadership of both chambers are operating under very different assumptions about what lawmakers can accomplish in the lame-duck session. Roll Call · Sep 25, 2024
Father of Marine imprisoned in Russia says Ted Cruz 'didn't lift a finger' to release him, endorses opponent Joey Reed appeared in Colin Allred's lastest ad for his U.S. Senate campaign recounting Ted Cruz's response after he asked him to help rescue his son. Latin Times · Sep 13, 2024
Russian captive’s father blasts Ted Cruz in ad endorsing Colin Allred Joey Reed said the Texas senator did not do enough to free his son Trevor who was held in Russia for three years until he was released in 2022. The Texas Tribune · Sep 12, 2024
Senator John Cornyn Discusses National Security Threats And Border Security Senator John Cornyn discusses national security, border issues, and debates, emphasizing trust in the upcoming election. Top News · Sep 11, 2024
Republicans in DC do not want to answer questions about Trump’s debate performance Trump’s words give Republicans a hard time The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2024
Senator John Cornyn Discusses Key Issues In Recent Interview Senator John Cornyn discusses key GOP priorities, including Senate majority, tax provisions, national security, and border policies. Top News · Sep 8, 2024
Russian prisoner release renews attention on Houston resident Austin Tice’s long captivity in Syria Austin Tice’s captivity has spanned three presidential administrations. Texas’ congressional delegation continues pushing for his release. The Texas Tribune · Aug 14, 2024
Here are the Democrats seeking to replace U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Because Jackson Lee died after winning the Democratic primary, Texas Democratic officials will get to decide who replaces her on the November ballot. The Texas Tribune · Aug 6, 2024
Senate Republicans Focus On Policy Amid Trump's Controversial Remarks Senate Republicans prioritize policy discussions over engaging with Trump's comments on VP Harris. Top News · Jul 31, 2024
Before he was Donald Trump's running mate, J.D. Vance was U.S. Sen. John Cornyn’s staffer Cornyn said Vance was “smart” and “well spoken,” praising former President Donald Trump for selecting him as a running mate. The Texas Tribune · Jul 16, 2024
With new legislation, Ted Cruz and John Cornyn aim to pressure Mexico to send water to Texas Mexico owes Texas 900,000 acre-feet of water. But a regional drought is complicating the binational agreement. The Texas Tribune · Jul 16, 2024
Sen. Rick Scott To Address Republican National Convention Tuesday Florida Senator Rick Scott set to speak at Republican National Convention, aiming for Senate leadership role and emphasizing his commitment to advancing Tr... Top News · Jul 10, 2024
Nato comes to Washington. Republicans have a warning John McCain is gone and Mitch McConnell’s style of foreign policy is a dying breed The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2024
Democrats hail Biden immigration moves that Trump brands ‘amnesty’ Moves by Biden would keep some undocumented migrant families together and ease work visas for DACA recipients. Trump is crying foul. Roll Call · Jun 18, 2024
Roll Call · Jun 13, 2024 Trump plan to eliminate tip tax garners Capitol Hill interest - Roll Call Former President Donald Trump again trotted out his desire to eliminate federal taxes on income from tips.
Fortune · Jun 12, 2024 'You're failing!': The federal government is having a reckoning over youth vaping, as senators tear into FDA and DOJ Twice as many high school and middle school students are using e-cigarettes as adults, Senator Dick Durbin said during a contentious hearing.
The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2024 Not every Republican is pleased to welcome Trump back to Capitol Hill The former president will address the GOP conference on Thursday. His supporters hope he’ll unify the party; his detractors don’t plan to listen to him at all
Salon · Jun 6, 2024 GOP's Plan B attack: Blunt force lying Democrats call out the Trump-levels of lying by forcing Republicans to once again vote against birth control rights
The Texas Tribune · Jun 4, 2024 “Why now?”: Biden’s new immigration policy to limit asylum seekers faces quick criticism in Texas President Joe Biden’s new executive order, unveiled Tuesday, will restrict the number of asylum seekers allowed to cross the border when crossings reach a certain level.
International Business Times · Jun 4, 2024 GOP Senators Warn Judge Against Sentencing Trump To Prison Or House Arrest Republican senators are warning Judge Juan Merchan about sentencing Donald Trump to prison or house arrest.
Al Jazeera · May 31, 2024 Trump, first ex-president ever convicted of a crime, slams New York trial In meandering address resembling campaign speech, Trump repeats unfounded claim President Biden behind hush-money trial.
The Texas Tribune · May 30, 2024 “A sham”: Texas Republicans defend Trump after guilty verdict Republicans across the party’s political spectrum denounced Trump’s guilty verdict on 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records.
Roll Call · May 20, 2024 Republicans look to reverse rule based on gun law they backed - Roll Call Republican backers of a gun violence bill now lead the charge against one part of the Biden administration's implementation of the law.
The Texas Tribune · May 13, 2024 Texas delegation urges Congress to withhold aid to Mexico over water treaty dispute A bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers are demanding appropriators withhold funds for the country until Mexico lives up to its end of a 1944 water treaty that requires it to send 1.75 million acre-feet to the U.S. every five years.
The Texas Tribune · Apr 10, 2024 As Senate race heats up, Ted Cruz pitches himself as the better bipartisan Cruz rose to fame as a right-wing fighter, but he hopes to highlight his unsung accomplishments as he faces Rep. Colin Allred.