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Days after fatal ICE shooting, Texas GOP leaders remain silent about calls for independent probes

Almost none of the state’s major Republican officials have weighed in on the killing of a Houston man by federal agents, and U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia of Houston said she had not spoken with Gov. Greg Abbott.

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The first 2026 TribFest speakers are here

Rahm Emanuel, Tate Reeves, Gina Hinojosa, Erin Harkey and more join us in downtown Austin in September

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White House to evaluate event security protocols after third shooting attempt against Trump

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles will hold a meeting this week with officials from the White House operations team, the Secret Service and the Department of Homeland Security to discuss security protocol at events with the president, according to a senior White House official.

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Protesters challenge premise of Texas A&M civil discourse symposium amid new restrictions

Some students said the message of the forum, headlined by former Vice President Mike Pence, rang hollow as the university has placed limits on what professors can teach.

The Texas Tribune

March primary ensures record turnover for Texas congressional delegation

Twelve House incumbents from Texas are set to leave Congress after this year, with the possibility of additional turnover in the May runoffs and November general election.

The Texas Tribune

Former Elon Musk lawyer emerges as frontrunner in GOP primary for Michael McCaul’s congressional seat

Ten Republicans, including Trump-endorsed attorney Chris Gober, are competing for the red-leaning 10th Congressional District in Central Texas.

The Texas Tribune

Immigration officials defend approach at House hearing

Top officials with the U.S. immigration enforcement agencies defended their approach Tuesday at a House Homeland Security Committee hearing.

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Texas comptroller primary: Who is running and what to know

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is the state’s chief financial officer. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 primary and where they stand.

The Texas Tribune

GOP Sen. Cruz, Rep. McCaul call for investigation after federal agents fatally shoot man in Minneapolis

Other Texas Republicans have called for the Trump administration to double down on sending immigration officers to Minnesota and blamed Democrats for the violence, while others have remained silent.

The Texas Tribune

Trump’s calls to seize Greenland ignite fresh criticism from Republican party

Thom Tillis, Lisa Murkowski, Mike Pence and others say action could hurt US economy and strain Nato alliance

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Another exodus in Congress means Texas will need to start rebuilding its clout in 2027

At least 10 Texas incumbents will not be returning to Congress next term, a high-water mark for turnover in the delegation.

The Texas Tribune

Trump’s oil sanctions test legal limits with Venezuela tanker blockade

By deploying naval forces to intercept sanctioned Venezuelan oil shipments, the Trump administration is pushing the enforcement of oil sanctions into uncharted legal territory, prompting concerns in Congress and among international law experts about escalation risks.

Euronews

Congress Beat the Market Again—Here Are the 3 Stocks They Bought

Discover three stocks lawmakers bought that jumped during a market pullback, and what their trades may signal for investors tracking Congressional activity

MarketBeat

State Sen. Sarah Eckhardt announces run for Michael McCaul’s seat in Congress

The Austin Democrat will face an uphill battle in the GOP-leaning district. McCaul announced earlier this year he would not seek reelection.

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Benzinga's 'Stock Whisper' Index: 5 Stocks Investors Secretly Monitor But Don't Talk About Yet

Each week, Benzinga’s Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the surface and deserve attention.

The Texas Tribune

Rep. Michael McCaul, foreign policy hawk in an increasingly isolationist GOP, recounts 20 years in Congress

The longtime Austin Republican, who is retiring at the end of his term, said he is concerned about the direction of his party and Congress as a whole.

The Texas Tribune

Longtime GOP Rep. Michael McCaul says he will not seek reelection to Congress

The Austin lawmaker, first elected in 2004, chaired the influential House Foreign Affairs and Homeland Security committees. He is the second Texas Republican this week to bow out of Congress.

Roll Call

Texas Rep. Michael McCaul will not seek reelection in 2026 - Roll Call

Texas Rep. Mike McCaul, a former chairman of both the House Homeland Security and Foreign Affairs committees, is retiring next year.

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Democrats seek Iran intel as doubts grow over strikes' effectiveness - Roll Call

Democrats seek Iran intel as doubts grow over strikes' effectiveness - Congress

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John Cornyn says tax and spending bill must reimburse Texas $11 billion for border security

Texas Republicans are pushing the federal government to pay the state’s costs of Operation Lone Star, Gov. Greg’s Abbott’s border security initiative.

The Texas Tribune

Two Texans in Congress defend CHIPS Act in the face of Trump’s criticism

Although the president has said he wants to “get rid of” the act, Rep. Michael McCaul and Sen. John Cornyn say it supports jobs and national security.

Roll Call

Republicans defend USAID in hearing meant to criticize waste - Roll Call

A hearing aimed at spotlighting waste at USAID resulted in Republicans criticizing the way the Trump administration is shuttering the agency.

Top News

Over 200,000 Ukrainian Children Abducted By Russia In War

Global outrage as over 200,000 Ukrainian children are abducted by Russia, sparking calls for justice and intervention.

The Texas Tribune

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 Independent UK

Dozens of Congress members outperformed the stock market in 2024. Here’s who gained the most - and why

A report into the stock performance of members of Congress comes as legislation aimed at banning the practice has stalled

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