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The New Plan to End Surprise Taxes on Social Security 'Back Pay'

Taxes on Social Security benefits are stirring debate again, as recent changes could affect how some retirees file their returns this tax season.

Kiplinger

Texas Lawmaker Wants Crypto ATMs Installed In Federal Buildings

A GOP lawmaker has urged the GSA to consider installing crypto ATMs across federal buildings to enhance crypto accessibility and provide better convenience for American citizens moving into the digital financial era.

International Business Times

The GOP Megadonor Behind the Bid to Break Dallas City Government

Conservative hotelier Monty Bennett and a California-based company that offers protesters-for-hire have seeded an “astroturf” right-wing influence network that has kicked into overdrive to push controversial “Dallas HERO” city charter amendments.

Texas Observer

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House panel helped boost Ohio immigrant pet-eating claims - Roll Call

Some defend the tactic as a way to highlight an immigration issue Republicans see as an election advantage.

Roll Call

Ken Paxton’s Annunciation House investigation is the latest attack on religious organizations aiding migrants at the border

For years, conservative religious groups and Texas politicians have accused groups housing newly-arrived migrants of encouraging, and profiting from, illegal immigration.

The Texas Tribune

Chip Roy, Michael Cloud say they’re still against Scalise after he wins party nomination for U.S. House speaker

The two Texas holdouts, combined with a handful of other members who have vowed to vote against Rep. Steve Scalise, could delay the selection of the next House speaker.

The Texas Tribune

Texas congressional members sound off on Paxton impeachment trial

Republicans were not in agreement about whether they supported suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

The Texas Tribune

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U.S. House Republicans from Texas target federal funding unless Homeland Security chief is removed

Escalating their fight over Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ handling of immigration at the southern border, far-right representatives say they will oppose any appropriations for his agency.

The Texas Tribune

Texas looms large in 2024 presidential race as Trump, others angle for early support

The former president is courting state support as other GOP candidates try to emerge from his shadow, including Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley.

The Texas Tribune

DeSantis visits DC as congressional endorsements pile up against him

About a dozen protesters playing songs from Public Enemy and chanting Disney-related insults gathered in Washington, D.C., Tuesday in an attempt to heckle Ron DeSantis, who was meeting and mingling with Republican lawmakers inside a building less than a mile from the U.S. Capitol.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

‘It’s racist. It’s disgusting,’ California congresswoman says after critic questions loyalty

WASHINGTON — It’s been an unsettling, tense few days for Asian American and Pacific Islanders in Washington.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Dems rip "blatantly racist" GOP attack

"When we say GOP rhetoric and policies embolden anti-Asian hate and violence, this is what we mean," Dem says

Salon

Leaders of House China panel denounce attack on Rep Judy Chu

The leaders of a new House select committee on China are defending Democratic Rep. Judy Chu on Sunday after a GOP lawmaker questioned her loyalty to the U.S. based on her Chinese heritage

The Independent UK

GOP congressman questions her 'loyalty.' Rep. Chu, House Democrats blast 'racist' rhetoric

Rep. Judy Chu and other House Democrats have fired back after a Republican congressman questioned her loyalty to the U.S. using what they say is anti-Asian rhetoric.

Los Angeles Times

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Texas Republicans heckle Biden over border remarks during State of the Union

Texas Republicans have long pressed President Joe Biden to do more to address border security and jeered at his remarks during his annual speech to Congress.

The Texas Tribune

After suspending political donations post-insurrection, AT&T and Valero fund election-deniers in the midterms

AT&T and Valero were among a handful of political action committees that donated to candidates this cycle who have denied the legitimacy of the 2020 election results.

Tribune News Service

Texans afflicted by 15-inch rains dismayed that climate denial persists in Congress

BALCH SPRINGS, Texas — Weeks after the skies opened and dumped 15 inches of rain on his home, Joel Garcia was tearing out drywall on a hot afternoon, a debris pile growing at the curb.

Tribune News Service

Don’t call us ‘crazy Texans,’ says Rep. Sylvia Garcia

Rep. Sylvia Garcia wants you to know something about people in her home state — they mostly support abortion rights and they definitely aren’t “crazy Texans.”

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Don’t call us ‘crazy Texans,’ says Rep. Sylvia Garcia - Roll Call

This Democrat wants you to know something about people in her home state — they mostly support abortion rights and they aren’t “crazy Texans.”

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