After a shutdown, no ‘A’s for effort - Roll Call Asked to give Congress a grade for its recent performance, members see room for improvement. “Is there a grade below ‘F’?” one asked. Roll Call · Nov 14, 2025
About $675 million earmarked for Texas projects is in limbo as Congress careens toward shutdown Texas’ congressional delegation obtained tentative funding for infrastructure improvements, university research and other initiatives, but the nearly 350 earmarks are all in jeopardy. The Texas Tribune · Sep 29, 2025
GOP lawmakers seek details of air traffic revamp before giving more funding - Roll Call A prior aviation navigation plan was released in 2004, but won't be done until at least 2030, the agency now says. Roll Call · Sep 15, 2025
Texas Republicans in Congress scaled back town halls during summer recess amid criticism over Trump megabill Some who did host public events were interrupted by protesters and heckled for their support of President Donald Trump and his signature legislation. The Texas Tribune · Sep 5, 2025
Jon Stewart uses GOP’s own words to skewer lawmakers who voted for Trump’s controversial bill The Daily Show host lamented: ‘The only difference between that vote and wrestling is that wrestling is fun and takes actual courage’ The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025
Republicans slammed online for celebrating children going hungry and millions losing Medicaid from Trump’s bill Republicans gave thumbs up and danced in the House as they celebrated stripping health insurance from millions of fellow Americans. The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025
Texas Republicans vote to send GOP’s tax and spending megabill to Trump’s desk after threatening to tank it Members of the state’s GOP delegation were among the loudest voices critiquing their own party’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” In the end, each of them voted for it. The Texas Tribune · Jul 3, 2025
Senate passes GOP’s tax and spending bill with Cornyn, Cruz priorities included The package includes $13.5 billion to reimburse states for border spending. It is expected to meet resistance in the House from some Texas Republicans. The Texas Tribune · Jul 1, 2025
Republican Lawmakers Support Arrest Of Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan: 'Lock 'em up!!? Republican lawmakers backed the arrest of Milwaukee judge Hannah Dugan, who stands accused of helping a migrant avoid arrest by ICE agents Latin Times · Apr 25, 2025
Rep. Nehls Calls For Oversight Following D.C. Plane Crash Rep. Troy Nehls stresses importance of aviation safety oversight and NTSB investigation post plane crash. Top News · Jan 31, 2025
GOP Lawmaker Proposes Tax Hike On University Endowments The Endowment Tax Fairness Act proposes to increase taxes on private university endowment profits to match corporate tax rates, aiming to reduce the nation... Top News · Jan 15, 2025
House Republicans And Democrats Warn Speaker Mike Johnson Of Challenges Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges in the 119th Congress with a slim majority and the need for bipartisan cooperation. Top News · Jan 4, 2025
Texas Lawmaker Says Republicans Must Do 'Whatever' Trump Tells Them Without Question: If He Says Jump 'We All Jump' Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) stated that Republicans must fully embrace the mission of President-elect Donald Trump, "whatever it is." Latin Times · Nov 14, 2024
Rep. Nehls promises entire Trump agenda The pro-Trump Texas representative promised complete loyalty to the goals of the president-elect's second term Salon · Nov 13, 2024
Roll Call · Nov 13, 2024 House GOP nominates Johnson for speaker, taps McClain for conference chair - Roll Call As they edge toward a House majority, Republicans welcome President-elect Donald Trump, tap familiar faces to lead caucus.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 16, 2024 Gay former staffer for Troy Nehls sues office, alleging homophobic workplace Alex Chadwell, who worked for the congressman in Washington and Texas, said he was pushed out of Nehls’ office because of his sexual orientation.
Roll Call · Jul 25, 2024 Vance pick for VP muddies push for rail safety bill - Roll Call Election-year politics will complicate efforts to pass rail safety legislation after the East Palestine derailment.
The Texas Tribune · Jul 9, 2024 U.S. Rep Troy Nehls resigns from far-right Freedom Caucus The move leaves just three Texans in the group of arch conservatives, down from five at the start of the term.
The Texas Tribune · Jul 1, 2024 Amid stolen valor accusations, ex-commanding officer confirms he issued Rep. Troy Nehls' second Bronze Star Nehls’ commanding officer in Afghanistan told The Texas Tribune that he issued the congressman his second Bronze Star, which was called into question by a CBS report.
The Texas Tribune · Jun 26, 2024 U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls defends military record amid badge scandal Nehls is underfire for wearing a combat service badge that the Army revoked and removed from his service record last year.
The Texas Tribune · Jun 24, 2024 Ronny Jackson, Wesley Hunt face campaign ethics probes over private club membership The two Republican congressmen used campaign funds to pay bills at exclusive private clubs in Amarillo and Houston.
The Texas Tribune · May 21, 2024 Texas Republicans were at Trump’s side as his defense rested in hush money trial Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and U.S. Reps. Troy Nehls and Ronny Jackson flew to New York to attend final testimony. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton visited earlier in the trial.
Top News · May 11, 2024 House Ethics Committee Investigating Rep. Troy Nehls For Campaign Funds Investigation launched into Rep. Troy Nehls for potential misuse of campaign funds. House Ethics Committee to determine violations.
The Texas Tribune · May 10, 2024 U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls investigated over allegations he used campaign money to pay rent to his own company The Richmond Republican faces allegations of improperly using campaign funds for his own gain, according to an Office of Congressional Ethics report made public Friday.
Roll Call · May 10, 2024 House Ethics panel probing Troy Nehls’ campaign rent payments - Roll Call The House Ethics Committee will further review allegations that Rep. Troy Nehls may have misused campaign funds for personal purposes.