GOP senator says he opposes Trump pick for US attorney in DC - Roll Call A key Republican senator said Tuesday he would oppose President Donald Trump’s pick to be U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia. Roll Call · May 6, 2025
Republicans Set 'Red Lines' to Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill', Throwing Its Fate Into Doubt As Deadline Looms House Speaker Mike Johnson has said he plans to pass the GOP's reconciliation bill by Memorial Day, but "red lines" over the legislation continue to grow. Latin Times · May 6, 2025
White House Casts Doubt on Trump's Foreign Film Tariff Threat After Industry Backlash The White House clarified on Monday that no final decisions have been made regarding a Trump proposal to impose a 100% tariff on foreign-produced films Latin Times · May 6, 2025
The High Cost of Texas’ Property Tax Cut-and-Run Politics Biennial promises of “relief” are just window dressing on a broken taxation system. Texas Observer · May 6, 2025
These are the most vulnerable senators of the 2026 election cycle Our initial list of the Senate’s most vulnerable incumbents for the 2026 cycle is shorter than usual following a string of early retirements. Roll Call · May 6, 2025
School board races across Texas deal losses for many conservatives Issues about control of book purchases and how curriculums teach race and gender have led to change on many boards, including Keller, Katy and Mansfield ISDs. The Texas Tribune · May 6, 2025
Vice Chair Of Florida Republican Party Was Convicted For Having a Relationship With An Inmate While Being a Jail Guard: Report Florida Republican Party Vice Chair Jovanté Teague was convicted in a 2019 case stemming from an investigation into an alleged inappropriate relationship with a female inmate while he was employed as a county jail guard Latin Times · May 5, 2025
Republican Senators Push Back Against Own Party Over Proposed Medicaid Cuts: 'It Actually Infuriates Me' Top Republican senators are rejecting their party's proposed Medicaid cuts, warning they threaten coverage for vulnerable Americans. Latin Times · May 5, 2025
Some House GOP panels stay quiet in reconciliation text debate - Roll Call Some Republicans stayed out of the fray as House panels considered their portion of the GOP’s budget reconciliation package. Roll Call · May 5, 2025
GOP aims at contempt of court in House reconciliation text - Roll Call At least two federal judges have suggested they might find Trump administration officials in contempt of court in immigration-related cases. Roll Call · May 5, 2025
GOP Insider Warns Trump is Risking Losing His Base With Tariff War: 'It Really Is a Turn Off' Former GOP Rep. Carlos Curbelo warns that President Donald Trump's proposed tariff war could drive away immigrant and working-class supporters. International Business Times · May 5, 2025
Trump's budget ax - Roll Call The CQ Budget podcast discusses Trump's fiscal 2026 budget request, which is getting a frosty reception from Senate GOP appropriators. Roll Call · May 5, 2025
Texas Republican lawmakers may “financially handcuff” cities that don’t play by their rules One proposal would allow the attorney general to sue cities and freeze sales tax revenues for up to 90 days. The Texas Tribune · May 5, 2025
Rep. Jasmine Crockett says majority of GOP lawmakers think Trump’s tariffs are ‘crazy’ The Texas representative said that many of her Republican colleagues saw the ongoing chaos as a result of the president’s tariffs as ‘a problem’ The Independent UK · May 3, 2025
Latin Times · May 3, 2025 The GOP's 'Big Beautiful Bill' is Facing Major Hurdles as Some Members Seek to Cut Medicaid Funding Some GOP Congress-members are worried potential cuts to Medicaid could hurt them politically, presenting another obstacle in the massive legislation.
The Independent UK · May 2, 2025 How ‘Little Marco’ found Trump’s favor and became the ‘Secretary of Everything’ with four jobs Marco Rubio once accused Trump of never working a day in his life. Now he has more jobs than anyone in government. Ethics watchdogs call his multiple roles ‘uniquely concerning,’ Alex Woodward reports
The Independent UK · May 2, 2025 MTG is considering running for the Senate. She is dead last in a poll of potential candidates Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene came in 12 points behind the possible GOP frontrunner for Senator Jon Ossoff’s seat
The Conversation · May 2, 2025 Trump and many GOP lawmakers want to end all funding for NPR and PBS − unraveling a US public media system that took a century to build The Trump administration’s drive to slash government spending on everything from the arts to cancer research also includes efforts to carry through on the Republican Party’s long-standing goal of ending federal funding for NPR, the nation’s public radio network, and PBS, its television counterpart.
International Business Times · May 2, 2025 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.
The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2025 Democrats target vulnerable Republicans over plan to cut social safety net DNC to campaign against Trump’s ‘one, beautiful bill’ to reduce public spending by at least $1.5tn to pay for tax cuts
The Texas Tribune · May 2, 2025 How Greg Abbott took a flailing school voucher movement and turned it into a winning issue Abbott tapped into a powerful national conservative movement and his own campaign war chest to turn legislative races into multimillion-dollar affairs.
Latin Times · May 1, 2025 Senate Republicans Urge Donors To Not Fund Ambitious Reps. as GOP Seeks To Retain Control of The House The National Republican Senatorial Committee is urging donors to prevent House lawmakers from jumping into key Senate races in 2026, Axios report reveals.
Latin Times · May 1, 2025 Trump Offers Mike Waltz Job He Pulled Out From Under Elise Stefanik Donald Trump announced he will be nominating Mike Waltz to be the next U.S. ambassador to the UN
The Independent UK · May 1, 2025 How MAGA forced Mike Waltz out of Trump’s inner circle ANALYSIS: National security adviser’s reassignment is just as much a victory for some Trump loyalists as it is an acknowledgment of his mistakes, writes John Bowden
The Texas Tribune · May 1, 2025 Texas House panel advances THC bill with stricter regulations — but no ban — for hemp industry Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has called banning THC products a top priority. The latest draft of the lower chamber’s THC regulation bill would allow retailers to continue selling edibles and drinks.