At the Races: ICE breaker Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including immigration and redistricting. Roll Call · Feb 5
Viral post claims Indian restaurant in Texas offering jobs only to F-1 students, paying in cash A viral post on X that comes with a purported audio has claimed that a restaurant in Frisco, Texas, is hiring only F-1 students and pays only in cash or Zelle. The claim came from Carlos Turcios, who claims to be a part-time staff member of the Texas State Guard… The Times of India · Feb 5
Trump says it ‘bothers’ him that GOP is investigating Bill Clinton: ‘I still like him’ Angry Democrats have suggested they could force Trump to give evidence about his own relationship with Epstein The Independent UK · Feb 5
Briscoe Cain, Alex Mealer lead crowded pack vying for Houston’s new red congressional district Cain, a state lawmaker, and Mealer, a former Harris County judge candidate, have consolidated much of the fundraising and endorsements in the 9th Congressional District’s Republican primary. The Texas Tribune · Feb 5
On the issues: a Q&A with the Texas Republicans running for U.S. Senate GOP candidates John Cornyn, Wesley Hunt and Ken Paxton refused to participate in a candidate Q&A on major issues, ranging from foreign policy to artificial intelligence. We used their past statements and voting history to show voters where they differ. The Texas Tribune · Feb 5
Trump’s plan for the Kennedy Center is a preview for what he wants to do with American elections ANALYSIS: ANALYSIS: Trump’s attempt to close the Kennedy Center after his takeover was rejected by artists and performers signals what he wants to do if his party is rejected in this year’s midterms, Andrew Feinberg writes The Independent UK · Feb 4
Trump’s latest ‘RINO’ villain is Thomas Massie’s wife, who actually voted for Trump three times Donald Trump’s MAGA loyalty cult is running out of targets, so he’s inventing new ones now. Today’s villain of the day? Thomas Massie’s wife, Carolyn Moffa. The Mary Sue · Feb 4
The Texas AI Boom Is Outpacing Water Regulations Each data center can “drink” as much as an entire community. Yet, Texas does not require these tech firms to disclose projected or actual water consumption. Texas Observer · Feb 4
Trump's 2020 grievances fuel election power grabs Republicans are under intensifying pressure to guard their Washington trifecta in 2026. Axios · Feb 4
Exclusive: Majority of Trump voters back solar power, poll finds Trump officials are moving against renewables on several fronts. Axios · Feb 4
Democrat says DHS is the greatest threat to America Congresswoman Delia Ramirez has called for DHS and ICE to be abolished The Independent UK · Feb 3
Money isn’t enough to save incumbents in wave elections ANALYSIS -- Fundraising is a critical part of winning reelection, but sometimes incumbents have political problems that money can’t fix. Roll Call · Feb 3
Mike Johnson clears critical hurdle to ending government shutdown The vote on the "rule," which advances the bill to the House floor for debate, was 217-215. Axios · Feb 3
GOP leaders splitting up and launching into an internal battle over ICE How do you solve a problem like DHS? We Got This Covered · Feb 3
Roll Call · Feb 3 Trump signs major spending package while immigration talks continue The House narrowly cleared a $1.2 trillion spending package Tuesday with bipartisan support.
Roll Call · Feb 3 White House, GOP leaders sway votes for rule on spending bill Top House Republicans are plowing forward with plans to vote Tuesday on a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package.
The Independent UK · Feb 2 Winning in Trump’s backyard and raking in money: Democrats begin 2026 with warning to Republicans NEWS ANALYSIS: Another win for Democrats in Trump territory comes as the party is building a number of powerful campaign war chests, writes John Bowden
Axios · Feb 2 Trump ally Jeanine Pirro: Anyone bringing a gun into D.C. can "count on going to jail" Many GOP members have shifted their tone on gun control after Alex Pretti's death.
Roll Call · Feb 2 Maryland Democrats advance new map that would eliminate sole GOP-held seat The Maryland House approved a new congressional map that would favor Democrats, but the prospects in the state Senate remain unclear.
Roll Call · Feb 2 As Menefee joins the House, Johnson’s margin shrinks After Monday’s swearing-in, the House has a new Democratic member: Rep. Christian Menefee of Texas.
We Got This Covered · Feb 2 Jamie Raskin’s surprising offer on Clinton contempt resolutions comes with a twist — a condition that could upend GOP strategies 4D chess move!
Roll Call · Feb 2 House money race dotted by challengers who outraised incumbents A handful of vulnerable House lawmakers in both parties were outraised by potential opponents in the final months of 2025, new filings show.
The Times of India · Feb 2 'Time to clean house': Indian-origin Texas GOP leader under fire, old 'domestic violence case' involving gun comes to surface Indian-origin Texas GOP leader Abraham George came under fire after Republicans flipped a state Senate seat that historically remained with the Republicans. Democrat Taylor Rehmet defeated Republican Leigh Wambsganss by a decisive 57% to 43% in Tarrant County. The result is insignificant legislation-wise as the new candidate will now serve…
The Independent UK · Feb 2 Inside the world of Nancy Mace: Ex-staffers detail a spiraling out-of-control political life Ex-staffers detail abusive boss who allowed personal grievance to consume her time in office
We Got This Covered · Feb 2 ‘A warning sign to Republicans’: The Texas GOP’s decades-long stronghold just collapsed as a Democrat wins special election victory A massive political shockwave just hit the Texas GOP establishment after Democrat Taylor Rehmet successfully flipped a deeply red state senate district in a special election victory on Saturday. This is a genuinely stunning development because this Fort Worth-area district is one that President Trump won by a massive 17…