Conservative Senator Josh Hawley breaks ranks to introduce higher minimum wage bill, GOP horrified Conservative senator's surprising bill could spark intra-party conflict. We Got This Covered · Jun 10, 2025
GOP Rep. Issues Rare Criticism Of Trump Admin's Immigration Raids, Urges Deportation Of 'Known Criminals' Over 'Hardworking People' GOP Rep. David Valadao issued a rare criticism of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement raids in Los Angeles, urging officials to "prioritize the removal of known criminals over the hardworking people who have lived peacefully in the Valley for years." Latin Times · Jun 10, 2025
White House says it will spare some Aids programs that were on the chopping block Congressional Republicans voice concerns over cuts to signature HIV prevention program, forcing rethink ahead of consequential vote on planned federal funding cuts The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025
‘You keep pressing, he digs in’: Trump confidant reveals why GOP hawk pressure tactics on the president are backfiring Turns out, he doesn't like being told what to do. We Got This Covered · Jun 10, 2025
George Soros' Bold Bet: Millions to Make Texas a Blue State Battleground George Soros is pumping millions into Texas to turn it Democratic, targeting 2026 and beyond. Will his Blue Texas initiative succeed, or is it a pipe dream? International Business Times UK · Jun 10, 2025
Why Your California Utility Bill Could Increase Under Trump's Tax Plan Energy bills in the Golden State may shock you if Republican lawmakers in Congress remove certain energy tax credits through Trump's 'big, beautiful bill.' Kiplinger · Jun 10, 2025
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s push to ban THC in Texas draws rare backlash from the right It’s an unusual situation for the lieutenant governor, long viewed by GOP activists as a stalwart conservative responsible for driving the Legislature rightward. The Texas Tribune · Jun 10, 2025
Texas’ GOP congressional delegation meets to discuss redrawing districts ahead of midterms The proposal would require the Texas Legislature to return for a special session to carry out the rare move of reshaping the state’s political boundaries mid-decade. The Texas Tribune · Jun 10, 2025
Texas Quietly Downsizes Border Security Spending But outlays remain far above state funding prior to the Operation Lone Star era. Texas Observer · Jun 9, 2025
‘Both morally wrong and politically suicidal’: Josh Hawley exposes the massive GOP split over Trump’s Medicaid cuts Big and beautiful healthcare cuts. We Got This Covered · Jun 9, 2025
House eyes cuts to DC’s autonomy as local budget fix gathers dust - Roll Call Congress is “doing things that no one has asked for,” one advocate says, as lawmakers tee up three bills that would overturn D.C. decisions. Roll Call · Jun 9, 2025
‘He’ll have to pay the consequences for that’: Trump threatens Musk over backing Democrats It is getting ugly. We Got This Covered · Jun 9, 2025
Underdog Dems look to snap congressional baseball drought - Roll Call Republicans have won four in a row, but Democrats are hopeful ahead of this year’s charity game: “We have a little more depth, so we’ll see.” Roll Call · Jun 9, 2025
Air Force veteran Gina Ortiz Jones wins runoff race for San Antonio mayor Jones, who served in the Biden administration, defeated Rolando Pablos, a former Texas secretary of state, in a high-profile, bitterly partisan contest. The Texas Tribune · Jun 8, 2025
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2025 Polling on Elon Musk glaring red light for Republicans Musk, who’s popular with the Republican base, could create chaos surrounding the GOP’s agenda and its plans for the 2026 midterms
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025 Elon Musk’s crash-out killed conservatives’ momentum — and likely guaranteed passage of Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ ANALYSIS: Analysis: Musk choosing to go beyond just fiscal policy criticism and accuse Trump of ties to a famous accused pedophile likely guarantees Trump’s agenda will pass, writes Eric Garcia
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025 The Latest: Trump-Musk relationship appears to implode After long months when President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk appeared united in their chaotic mission to remake Washington, their relationship imploded this week
Latin Times · Jun 6, 2025 The Trump Allies Feeling The Most Heat as MAGA Civil War With Musk Escalates The public feud between President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk has splashed over to some of their key allies. Here's what you should know.
Latin Times · Jun 6, 2025 Musk's Rage 'Helps Bolster' GOP Senator's Efforts Against Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill,' Lawmaker Says Sen. Ron Johnson said Elon Musk's dramatic feud with Donald Trump strengthens GOP resistance against the "big, beautiful bill."
The Texas Tribune · Jun 6, 2025 Texas Republicans pioneered in-state tuition for undocumented students. Now they’re celebrating its end. In 2001, Texas Republicans saw expanding college access for certain undocumented students as a way to build an educated workforce. Now, some GOP lawmakers feel only U.S. citizens should receive those benefits.
We Got This Covered · Jun 6, 2025 ‘Stood tall and took the hits’: DeSantis DOGE fundraising pitch accidentally lands in the middle of Trump-Musk divorce Perfect timing, as always.
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025 Who gets the cybertruck? Both MAGA World and liberals have turned on Musk’s Tesla as Trump divorce turns friends to foe MAGA supporters and liberals alike were celebrating Thursday night
Roll Call · Jun 6, 2025 Dems tea partied in 2010 say GOP faces its own reckoning today Politicians ignore angry constituents at their own peril, one says, pointing to “eerie similarities” between then and now.
Roll Call · Jun 6, 2025 Trump's domestic drama could overshadow G7 amid feud with Elon Musk - Roll Call Donald Trump's daily domestic drama could overshadow a key G7 summit in Canada as he butts heads with Elon Musk.
Salon · Jun 6, 2025 Republicans' house of cards collapses Under mounting pressure from Elon Musk, Republicans are now considering cuts to Medicare