Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California dies at age 90, sources tell the AP Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California has died The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023
Sen. Dianne Feinstein dies at 90 U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat who was elected to the Senate in 1992, was the oldest sitting U.S. senator. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2023
Comparing elections to sports, does Biden have all kinds of time? - Roll Call Looking at sports seasons can provide perspective about how close or far away the 2024 elections are, Nathan L. Gonzales writes. Roll Call · Sep 28, 2023
Garland’s Emotional Testimony Draws Scrutiny In Judiciary Committee Hearing U.S. Attorney General Garland faces criticism for emotional testimony on DOJ oversight Zenger · Sep 26, 2023
Military pay, typically exempted during shutdowns, is at risk - Roll Call This year, a vulnerable House GOP incumbent is leading the charge to ensure the troops get paid on time if funding lapses on Oct. 1. Roll Call · Sep 25, 2023
Ted Cruz Raises Doubts About Biden’s Nomination In 2024 Election Cruz suggests Biden may be replaced due to age concerns and potential corruption. Zenger · Sep 25, 2023
Two Texas Democrats detail how they hope to topple U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz U.S. Rep. Colin Allred and state Sen. Roland Gutierrez, who will meet in the 2024 Democratic primary, talked about gun laws, abortion and bipartisanship in separate Texas Tribune Festival panels. The Texas Tribune · Sep 24, 2023
Ted Cruz urges passage of a school choice measure in Texas The junior U.S. senator from Texas talked with the Tribune’s Patrick Svitek on why he should be reelected to a third term. The Texas Tribune · Sep 23, 2023
Zelenskyy and the tale of two chambers - Roll Call Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy got broad but not unanimous bipartisan Senate support Thursday, but the House treated him differently. Roll Call · Sep 21, 2023
Donald Trump's mugshot hits beer labels "Outrage capitalism" has thrown the beer industry into flux and the hypocritical are trying to cash in Salon · Sep 18, 2023
Trump congratulates Paxton on “Texas sized” impeachment victory “This was the right outcome,” U.S. Ted Cruz said, while Gov. Greg Abbott said he looked forward to continuing to work with the attorney general. The Texas Tribune · Sep 16, 2023
The president loves ice cream, and a senator has a new girlfriend – these personal details may seem trivial, but can help reduce political polarization Politicians want to be heard – to land a soundbite on the nightly news, to advertise their legislative accomplishments and to have people know their platform. But when given opportunities to talk to voters, they often share details about their personal lives instead. The Conversation · Sep 15, 2023
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn throws support behind Biden impeachment inquiry Texas’ senior senator said there’s “more than enough smoke” to warrant a deeper look at the president’s ties to his son, who was indicted Thursday. The Texas Tribune · Sep 14, 2023
Ted Cruz confidently declares evidence for Biden impeachment inquiry is only circumstantial ‘People are convicted and sent to jail every day of the week based on circumstantial evidence,’ Texas senator says The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023 What Mitt Romney not seeking re-election means and who might run in his place Departure of 76-year-old may make room for further Trumpism in the Republican Party
The Texas Tribune · Sep 12, 2023 Texas congressional Democrats say impeaching Biden is “not comparable” to Trump impeachments Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced his plans Tuesday to launch an impeachment inquiry, saying it was the “logical next step” after months of probing by House Republicans into the Biden family. The investigations have so far yet to turn up evidence that the president violated the law.
Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2023 Morad Tahbaz: Brit detained in Iran could be released under $6bn US sanctions deal British-American conservationist Morad Tahbaz could be released under $6bn deal between Iran and US
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023 Kamala Harris refutes ‘ridiculous’ Republican claims about Democrats’ abortion views Fight over abortion rights was widely credited with shock Democrat victories in 2022
The Texas Tribune · Sep 9, 2023 State Rep. Carl Sherman becomes latest Democrat to target Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024 The senior pastor positioned himself as a leader who would represent all Texans in contrast to Cruz. The Democratic primary race has already drawn a congressman, a state senator and a South Texas district attorney.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 8, 2023 Slim majority of Texans support Gov. Greg Abbott’s border buoys, poll finds The UT poll also touched on a range of other topics, including Texas voters’ opinions on the upcoming presidential election and the U.S. Senate race.
Roll Call · Sep 7, 2023 Biden to nominate Whitaker to lead the FAA - Roll Call The White House said President Joe Biden would nominate former United Airlines executive Michael Whitaker to lead the FAA.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 5, 2023 Embattled Nueces County prosecutor joins Democratic primary to challenge U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz Targeted by local conservative activists, Mark Gonzalez joined an increasingly crowded 2024 primary — a move that triggered his resignation as district attorney.
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023 Ted Cruz tries to reclaim joke amid Burning Man chaos after he fell for shark hoax Texas senator was duped by the decade-old ‘Hurricane Shark’ hoax during Tropical Storm Hilary
The Texas Tribune · Aug 31, 2023 “It’s troubling,” Ted Cruz says after Mitch McConnell’s second freeze “Age is something that all of us experience, and it’s coming for all of us,” Cruz added. Fellow Texas Senate Republican John Cornyn said McConnell had told him that he was fine.
The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023 Ted Cruz mocked for ‘phony’ beer stunt amid GOP’s false claims that Biden is leading the US to prohibition ‘Frankly they can kiss my a**,’ Cruz declared in a Newsmax interview before taking a swig of beer