Senate Republicans pump brakes on tax deal after big House win - Roll Call The $79 billion tax bill the House passed by an overwhelming margin this week is likely to face a speed bump in the Senate. Roll Call · Feb 1, 2024
Senate GOP split threatens bipartisan border deal as Trump looms large Senate Republicans demanded that border security be added to a White House request for aid to Ukraine and Israel, but they are now balking at the details of a potential border deal. WEKU · Jan 31, 2024
Lawmakers struggle to limit US tech investment in China - Roll Call China hawks seeking to limit U.S. investment in sensitive technology in China see signs of progress, but aren’t optimistic about action this year. Roll Call · Jan 30, 2024
US hawks demand war with Iran "This is how America gets dragged into endless war," expert warns Salon · Jan 29, 2024
Texas GOP increasingly considers push to close its primaries Presidential candidate Nikki Haley has talked openly about targeting states like Texas that have open primaries to get a boost over Trump. The Texas Tribune · Jan 29, 2024
Senate border negotiations forge ahead despite pressure from Trump Senate negotiators are continuing to work on a bipartisan border deal even after Minority Leader Mitch McConnell suggested the politics around the agreement have shifted. WEKU · Jan 25, 2024
More GOP holdouts backing Trump as leaders seek ‘unity’ - Roll Call House Republicans who had not backed Donald Trump for president started to do so after his New Hampshire primary won over Nikki Haley. Roll Call · Jan 24, 2024
John Cornyn endorses Donald Trump for president Cornyn’s endorsement comes one week after his colleague, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, also backed the former president. The Texas Tribune · Jan 24, 2024
Congress passes bill to keep government open, awaits President's signature The U.S. House of Representatives passes a bill to keep the government open, while lawmakers debate aid to Ukraine and border enforcement. Analysis from Co... Top News · Jan 19, 2024
Ted Cruz backs defense of Trump’s eligibility in 2024 election Cruz led an amicus brief defending Donald Trump’s eligibility to run for president. Cruz endorsed Trump this week. The Texas Tribune · Jan 18, 2024
Senator Cornyn supports Texas' efforts to secure the southern border Texas Senator John Cornyn discusses the need to enforce border laws and secure the border, calling out the Biden administration's lack of action while supp... Top News · Jan 18, 2024
Legal bid lodged to allow video and phone links for Lockerbie bombing trial EYEWITNESSES to the Lockerbie bombing as well as those who dealt with the aftermath could be allowed to watch and listen live to new criminal court… The National (Scotland) · Dec 31, 2023
Latino Texas Democrats in U.S. House push back as White House entertains GOP border policy To secure more aid for Ukraine, the White House is negotiating with Senate Republicans on a deal to revive Trump-era border policies. But some Democratic Texans in Congress say their party is giving up too much. The Texas Tribune · Dec 13, 2023
US senators introduce ‘fans first’ live-event ticketing reform bill Bipartisan act aims to protect buyers from inflated pricing following Ticketmaster’s disastrous handling of Taylor Swift tour The Guardian - US · Dec 8, 2023
The Texas Tribune · Dec 6, 2023 Cruz, Cornyn join Senate Republicans in demanding border overhaul for Ukraine aid Texas Republicans refuse to back continued aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan without a major hardening of border security policy.
Roll Call · Dec 6, 2023 War supplemental stymied in Senate over border holdup - Roll Call Senate Republicans blocked a war funding package, making good on their threat to hold up aid to Ukraine without an immigration overhaul.
The Texas Tribune · Dec 4, 2023 Senate confirms Texas Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez to 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Ramirez is currently a U.S. magistrate judge for the Northern District of Texas, serving in that role for over two decades.
The Texas Tribune · Nov 30, 2023 John Cornyn and Ted Cruz walk out of U.S. Senate hearing as Democrats vote on Harlan Crow subpoena The Texas Republicans opposed subpoenaing conservative donor Crow over his ties to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, casting it as a partisan attack.
Roll Call · Nov 30, 2023 GOP senators cry foul as Durbin disallows more debate on two committee votes - Roll Call Republicans erupted at a Senate Judiciary Committee meeting Thursday after Chair Richard J. Durbin blocked them from speaking on nominations.
The Texas Tribune · Nov 14, 2023 Texas Republicans divided on funding bill that would prevent a government shutdown Thirteen Texas Republicans opposed the GOP-led legislation, which would keep the government funded as Congress negotiates federal appropriations. The bill passed after nearly all Democrats came to back it.
Roll Call · Nov 14, 2023 Supreme Court ethics code doesn't satisfy Democratic appetite for legislation - Roll Call The Supreme Court’s announcement of its first code of conduct Monday did little to damper Democrats' drive to pass legislation on the issue.
Roll Call · Nov 3, 2023 Critics: Tuberville is just the face of a ‘broken’ confirmation process With his hold on military promotions, the Republican has exposed how bloated the system of senatorial advice and consent has become, they say.
Roll Call · Oct 26, 2023 After mass shooting, new speaker calls for prayer that 'senseless violence can stop' - Roll Call New Speaker Mike Johnson, who has opposed gun control legislation, offered prayer Thursday as response to a mass shooter in Maine.
Roll Call · Oct 26, 2023 Senate duo aims to cut off Russia tax treaty benefits - Roll Call A bipartisan duo on the Senate panel with jurisdiction over tax and trade legislation is calling on the Biden administration to scrap a tax treaty with Russia.
The Texas Tribune · Oct 23, 2023 Who is Pete Sessions and why is he running for House Speaker? Sessions is the longest-serving representative running to become U.S. House Speaker. He previously led the House Republican campaign arm through a record-breaking victory, but he still faces a steep battle to secure the gavel.