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Republican Carlos De La Cruz announces run for redrawn 35th Congressional District
Read full article: Republican Carlos De La Cruz announces run for redrawn 35th Congressional DistrictU.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz's brother is the latest to enter a GOP primary field vying for the San Antonio-area district newly gerrymandered to favor Republicans.
White House uses government shutdown to dole out firings and political punishment
Read full article: White House uses government shutdown to dole out firings and political punishmentPresident Donald Trump has used the government shutdown to reshape the federal workforce and target detractors.
Newly elected Arizona lawmaker has yet to be sworn into office, as House Democrats welcome her
Read full article: Newly elected Arizona lawmaker has yet to be sworn into office, as House Democrats welcome herA week after her decisive win in an Arizona special election for the U.S. House, Democrat Adelita Grijalva has yet to take office.
Both parties blame each other on 1st day of government shutdown as tourist sites close
Read full article: Both parties blame each other on 1st day of government shutdown as tourist sites closeThe government shutdown has sparked intense political battles, with both parties blaming each other even as major job cuts — and major disruptions to iconic sites like the Liberty Bell and Pearl Harbor — have begun taking hold.
Fired Surface Transportation Board member sues Trump over his dismissal ahead of rail merger review
Read full article: Fired Surface Transportation Board member sues Trump over his dismissal ahead of rail merger reviewA former Democratic member of the U.S. Surface Transportation Board has filed a lawsuit challenging his dismissal by President Donald Trump.
What polling shows about the politics of government shutdowns
Read full article: What polling shows about the politics of government shutdownsPresident Donald Trump got a significant amount of blame during the last partial government shutdown, which took place toward the end of his first term after he forced a shutdown over border wall funding — but with Democrats embracing the shutdown fight this time, the outcome could be different.
National Flood Insurance Program is set to expire Tuesday, halting new policies and some home loans
Read full article: National Flood Insurance Program is set to expire Tuesday, halting new policies and some home loansAuthorization for the largest residential flood insurance program in the U.S. is set to expire at the end of Tuesday.
Rep. David Schweikert joins Trump-backed candidates in GOP primary for Arizona governor
Read full article: Rep. David Schweikert joins Trump-backed candidates in GOP primary for Arizona governorRep. David Schweikert is joining an already crowded field in the GOP primary for Arizona governor.
Government headed to a shutdown after last-ditch vote fails in Senate
Read full article: Government headed to a shutdown after last-ditch vote fails in SenateSenate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government, putting it on a path to a shutdown after midnight Wednesday.
The Latest: Congressional leaders meet with Trump in late effort to avoid a government shutdown
Read full article: The Latest: Congressional leaders meet with Trump in late effort to avoid a government shutdownDemocratic and Republican congressional leaders heading to the White House for a meeting with President Donald Trump on Monday in a late effort to avoid a government shutdown.
About $675 million earmarked for Texas projects is in limbo as Congress careens toward shutdown
Read full article: About $675 million earmarked for Texas projects is in limbo as Congress careens toward shutdownTexas’ congressional delegation obtained tentative funding for infrastructure improvements, university research and other initiatives, but the nearly 350 earmarks are all in jeopardy.
Can Texas use its new congressional map for 2026? A trio of judges will decide.
Read full article: Can Texas use its new congressional map for 2026? A trio of judges will decide.The same plaintiffs who are challenging the state’s 2021 maps have asked the court to block the new GOP-approved districts from being used in the fast-approaching midterms.
Congressional leaders leave White House meeting without deal to avoid government shutdown
Read full article: Congressional leaders leave White House meeting without deal to avoid government shutdownDemocratic congressional leaders have left a White House meeting without a deal with President Donald Trump and Republicans to avoid a government shutdown.
Trump's vast federal cuts create distrust on Capitol Hill as shutdown risk grows
Read full article: Trump's vast federal cuts create distrust on Capitol Hill as shutdown risk growsAs Congress confronts a possible government shutdown, it's also weighing the Trump administration's willingness to simply halt federal spending — even when it's against the law.
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries says Trump is marching the country into a government shutdown
Read full article: Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries says Trump is marching the country into a government shutdownHouse Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said President Donald Trump and the Republican Party are “marching the country” into a government shutdown.
White House budget office tells agencies to draft mass firing plans ahead of potential shutdown
Read full article: White House budget office tells agencies to draft mass firing plans ahead of potential shutdownThe White House is telling agencies to prepare large-scale firings of federal workers if the government shuts down next week.
Federal judge refuses to reinstate eight former inspectors general fired by Trump administration
Read full article: Federal judge refuses to reinstate eight former inspectors general fired by Trump administrationA federal judge has refused to reinstate eight former inspectors general who sued after the Trump administration fired them with no warning and little explanation.
Cornyn nabs endorsements from 15 former GOP members of Congress in primary vs. Paxton
Read full article: Cornyn nabs endorsements from 15 former GOP members of Congress in primary vs. PaxtonIt’s a further sign of how the Washington establishment has consolidated behind the senior Texas senator, who is being backed by the Senate GOP’s campaign arm in his primary.
Democratic leaders in Congress demand a meeting with Trump as government shutdown looms
Read full article: Democratic leaders in Congress demand a meeting with Trump as government shutdown loomsA possible federal shutdown is looming at month's end, and the Democratic leaders of Congress are demanding a meeting with President Donald Trump to negotiate.
House turns back effort to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar over remarks about Charlie Kirk
Read full article: House turns back effort to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar over remarks about Charlie KirkThe House declined late Wednesday to punish one of its own over commentary in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
Texas GOP may be banking on low Hispanic turnout in new map
Read full article: Texas GOP may be banking on low Hispanic turnout in new mapRepublicans note that some of the districts they intend to flip were redrawn to become majority-Hispanic. Democrats say the GOP made sure to add Hispanic Texans who are unlikely to vote.
Longtime GOP Rep. Michael McCaul says he will not seek reelection to Congress
Read full article: Longtime GOP Rep. Michael McCaul says he will not seek reelection to CongressThe Austin lawmaker, first elected in 2004, chaired the influential House Foreign Affairs and Homeland Security committees. He is the second Texas Republican this week to bow out of Congress.
Democratic voters favor undeclared candidates O’Rourke and Crockett in hypothetical Senate primary, poll finds
Read full article: Democratic voters favor undeclared candidates O’Rourke and Crockett in hypothetical Senate primary, poll findsThe survey found many Texas voters are either undecided or would support candidates who haven’t actually entered the race. It also showed GOP Sen. John Cornyn leading Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Vessel struck by US military off Venezuela was heading back to shore, AP sources say
Read full article: Vessel struck by US military off Venezuela was heading back to shore, AP sources sayThe U.S. military strike on what the Trump administration says was a drug-carrying speedboat from Venezuela came after the vessel had turned around and was headed back to shore.
Republican U.S. Rep. Morgan Luttrell will not seek third term in Congress
Read full article: Republican U.S. Rep. Morgan Luttrell will not seek third term in CongressThe Houston-area Republican’s departure continues the drain of tenure from Texas’ GOP delegation, which was already poised to add several freshmen in the midterms.
“This is going to be hard”: Texas public radio stations fighting to stay on the air after budget cuts
Read full article: “This is going to be hard”: Texas public radio stations fighting to stay on the air after budget cutsThirty stations must figure out how to make up for the loss of at least $17.7 million in federal funding that came at the direction of the president without wearing out supporters.
Texas solar program left in limbo after Trump administration pulls the plug on $250 million grant
Read full article: Texas solar program left in limbo after Trump administration pulls the plug on $250 million grantTexas’ Solar for All program was intended to bring solar panels and batteries to low-income neighborhoods and create jobs by training workers to install the technology.
Senate Republicans barely defeat effort by Democrats to force release of Epstein files
Read full article: Senate Republicans barely defeat effort by Democrats to force release of Epstein filesSenate Republicans have barely defeated an effort by Democrats to insert language into Congress’ annual defense authorization bill that would have forced the public release of case files on the sex trafficking investigation into the late Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump administration cuts grants for minority-serving colleges, declaring them unconstitutional
Read full article: Trump administration cuts grants for minority-serving colleges, declaring them unconstitutionalThe Trump administration is ending several grant programs reserved for colleges that have large numbers of minority students, saying they amount to illegal discrimination.
Appeals court rules Trump doesn't have the authority to fire Copyright Office director
Read full article: Appeals court rules Trump doesn't have the authority to fire Copyright Office directorA divided appeals court has ruled President Donald Trump doesn’t have the authority to unilaterally remove and replace the director of the U.S. Copyright Office.
Trump's emergency order for DC is set to expire, but House moves to place new limits on the city
Read full article: Trump's emergency order for DC is set to expire, but House moves to place new limits on the cityPresident Donald Trump’s emergency order that federalized Washington’s police force is set to expire.
Michigan dismissal highlights the challenges in prosecuting cases against Trump's 2020 fake electors
Read full article: Michigan dismissal highlights the challenges in prosecuting cases against Trump's 2020 fake electorsThe dismissal of fraud charges against 15 Michigan Republicans is the latest and most dramatic setback in the cases against the fake electors who were part of President Donald Trump's attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Texas voters have mixed views on redistricting and Trump’s megabill, poll finds
Read full article: Texas voters have mixed views on redistricting and Trump’s megabill, poll findsThe statewide survey found that more voters disapprove of the mid-decade redraw than support it, fueled by overwhelming opposition from independent and Democratic voters.
In U.S. Senate bid, Rep. James Talarico promises to take on GOP billionaires and bridge political divides
Read full article: In U.S. Senate bid, Rep. James Talarico promises to take on GOP billionaires and bridge political dividesA former public school teacher, Talarico has emerged as one of Texas Democrats’ strongest communicators. He joins Colin Allred and Terry Virts in the primary.
Chief justice lets Trump remove member of Federal Trade Commission for now
Read full article: Chief justice lets Trump remove member of Federal Trade Commission for nowChief Justice John Roberts has let President Donald Trump remove a member of the Federal Trade Commission, the latest in a string of high-profile firings allowed for now by the Supreme Court.
Republicans are eager for President Trump to expand his use of the military on US soil
Read full article: Republicans are eager for President Trump to expand his use of the military on US soilPresident Donald Trump is swiftly implementing his vision of the military as an all-powerful tool for his policy goals.
How Democrats pressured U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett to step aside for the next generation
Read full article: How Democrats pressured U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett to step aside for the next generationDoggett’s shocking decision to retire signals U.S. Rep. Greg Casar’s growing strength among Democrats in Austin politics and in Congress.
Trump hosts White House dinner for GOP lawmakers at paved space he dubbed 'Rose Garden Club'
Read full article: Trump hosts White House dinner for GOP lawmakers at paved space he dubbed 'Rose Garden Club'President Donald Trump hosted a dinner Friday night for members of Congress in the newly paved White House Rose Garden, telling them they were the first gathering of what he dubbed the “Rose Garden Club.”.
Texas Rep. James Talarico to launch Democratic primary bid for U.S. Senate
Read full article: Texas Rep. James Talarico to launch Democratic primary bid for U.S. SenateThe Austin Democrat has made a name for himself with his viral social media presence. His entry to the race pits him against former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred in the increasingly crowded primary.
Trump executive order aims to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War
Read full article: Trump executive order aims to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of WarPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War.
Judge orders Trump administration to release billions in foreign aid approved by Congress
Read full article: Judge orders Trump administration to release billions in foreign aid approved by CongressThe Trump administration must release billions of dollars in foreign aid approved by Congress, including money that President Donald Trump said last week he won't spend.
Lawmakers redrew Texas’ congressional districts. See how yours changed.
Read full article: Lawmakers redrew Texas’ congressional districts. See how yours changed.The new maps, which aim to flip five Democratic seats to favor Republicans, will go into effect for the 2026 midterms, barring court intervention.
Trump extends his reach into Congress in ways large and small
Read full article: Trump extends his reach into Congress in ways large and smallAs Congress returns for a busy fall stretch, President Donald Trump is reaching into the affairs of the legislative branch, chiseling away at the separation of powers.
C-SPAN announces deal for its service to be carried on YouTube TV, Hulu
Read full article: C-SPAN announces deal for its service to be carried on YouTube TV, HuluC-SPAN's three public affairs networks will be carried beginning this fall on YouTube TV and Hulu's live television package, according to a deal announced on Wednesday.
House committee releases some Justice Department files in Epstein case, but most already public
Read full article: House committee releases some Justice Department files in Epstein case, but most already publicThe House Oversight Committee has publicly posted the files it has received from the Justice Department on the sex trafficking investigations into Jeffrey Epstein and his former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell.
The defunded Corporation for Public Broadcasting will get one of TV's biggest prizes
Read full article: The defunded Corporation for Public Broadcasting will get one of TV's biggest prizesThe Corporation for Public Broadcasting is being honored with the Television Academy’s Governors Award even as it winds down after nearly 60 years.
In rapidly diversifying Tarrant County, a summer of GOP redistricting hits Black and Latino representation
Read full article: In rapidly diversifying Tarrant County, a summer of GOP redistricting hits Black and Latino representationDespite explosive growth turning Tarrant into a racially diverse swing county, two new political maps will leave it with whiter, more Republican representation.
Government shutdown looms as Congress returns after monthlong August recess
Read full article: Government shutdown looms as Congress returns after monthlong August recessAs Congress returns to Washington this fall after a monthlong August recess, they will have to find a way to work with Democrats or around them as a government shutdown looms.
20 years stronger: How Hurricane Katrina changed disaster response for people and pets
Read full article: 20 years stronger: How Hurricane Katrina changed disaster response for people and petsTwenty years after Katrina, the Louisiana SPCA is releasing the mini-documentary, “20 Years Stronger: Embracing Our Future.” It highlights people who were on the frontlines before, during, and after Katrina made landfall.
Court finds Trump's tariffs an illegal use of emergency power, but leaves them in place for now
Read full article: Court finds Trump's tariffs an illegal use of emergency power, but leaves them in place for nowA federal appeals court has ruled President Donald Trump illegally used emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs but left them in place for now.
Appeals court blocks Trump administration from ending legal protections for 600,000 Venezuelans
Read full article: Appeals court blocks Trump administration from ending legal protections for 600,000 VenezuelansA federal appeals court has blocked the Trump administration’s plans to end protections for 600,000 people from Venezuela who have had permission to live and work in the United States.
Appeals court rules against Trump's plans to end legal protections for 600,000 Venezuelan migrants
Read full article: Appeals court rules against Trump's plans to end legal protections for 600,000 Venezuelan migrantsA federal appeals court has ruled against President Donald Trump’s plans to end temporary protections for 600,000 Venezuelans who have permission to live and work in the U.S. This means those migrants whose protections expired or are about to expire might be allowed to stay.
Gov. Greg Abbott signs new Texas congressional map designed to give GOP five more seats
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott signs new Texas congressional map designed to give GOP five more seatsThe governor was expected to sign off on the new district lines, which passed the Legislature last week and aim to flip five Democratic seats in the 2026 midterms.
Trump blocks $4.9B in foreign aid Congress OK'd, using maneuver last seen nearly 50 years ago
Read full article: Trump blocks $4.9B in foreign aid Congress OK'd, using maneuver last seen nearly 50 years agoPresident Donald Trump has told House Speaker Mike Johnson he won't be spending $4.9 billion in congressionally approved foreign aid, effectively cutting the budget without going through the legislative branch.
Texas Rep. John Lujan files to run in redrawn 35th Congressional District
Read full article: Texas Rep. John Lujan files to run in redrawn 35th Congressional DistrictLujan, a Republican, represents a state House district that covers southern and eastern portions of San Antonio, overlapping with the new congressional seat.
Louisiana urges Supreme Court to bar use of race in redistricting, in attack on Voting Rights Act
Read full article: Louisiana urges Supreme Court to bar use of race in redistricting, in attack on Voting Rights ActLouisiana has abandoned its defense of a political map that elected two Black members of Congress and instead called on the Supreme Court to reject any consideration of race in redistricting in a case that could bring major changes to the Voting Rights Act.
Minneapolis gunman appears to promote “Brandon Herrera for president” in video posted before shooting
Read full article: Minneapolis gunman appears to promote “Brandon Herrera for president” in video posted before shootingHerrera, a gun rights activist with millions of online followers, said he was “disgusted” to be mentioned by the shooter. Herrera is challenging U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales in the Republican primary.
Former GOP Rep. Mayra Flores switches districts to challenge Rep. Vicente Gonzalez for third time
Read full article: Former GOP Rep. Mayra Flores switches districts to challenge Rep. Vicente Gonzalez for third timeFlores, who was going to challenge Rep. Henry Cuellar, is returning to her old district after a newly passed map improves Republicans’ chances of ousting Gonzalez.
After Trump and Congress spending cuts, public media stations wait on money for emergency alerts
Read full article: After Trump and Congress spending cuts, public media stations wait on money for emergency alertsThe Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which distributed federal funds to public media stations, is shutting down on September 30.
National Guard troops on DC streets for Trump's crackdown will start carrying guns
Read full article: National Guard troops on DC streets for Trump's crackdown will start carrying gunsDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered National Guard troops to start carrying firearms while patrolling the streets of Washington for President Donald Trump’s law enforcement crackdown.
Texas Senate approves GOP congressional map, sending plan to Abbott’s desk
Read full article: Texas Senate approves GOP congressional map, sending plan to Abbott’s deskRepublican lawmakers pushed the map through over fierce Democratic opposition, positioning the GOP to net up to five additional seats in Texas.
Doggett won’t seek reelection to Congress if new district is upheld by courts, paving way for Casar
Read full article: Doggett won’t seek reelection to Congress if new district is upheld by courts, paving way for CasarCasar moved quickly to coalesce Austin Democrats, launching his campaign for the 37th Congressional District Monday with endorsements from 42 current and former Texas elected officials.
GOP state Rep. Briscoe Cain files for redrawn 9th Congressional District
Read full article: GOP state Rep. Briscoe Cain files for redrawn 9th Congressional DistrictThe Houston-area district, currently occupied by Democratic Rep. Al Green, is being redrawn by GOP lawmakers to favor Republicans and cover almost entirely new territory.
18th Congressional District candidates drop out of race, endorse Christian Menefee
Read full article: 18th Congressional District candidates drop out of race, endorse Christian MenefeeIt’s unclear what the announcement could entail, but Menefee's team says it will demonstrate “strong unity in the face of Republican redistricting efforts.”
Health insurance carriers request raising ACA premiums by more than 20% on average in Texas
Read full article: Health insurance carriers request raising ACA premiums by more than 20% on average in TexasHealth insurers are hiking policy premiums in response to proposed federal cuts and rising costs in various parts of the health care sector.
From Fort Worth to McAllen, Texans could lose clout in Washington if GOP changes political lines
Read full article: From Fort Worth to McAllen, Texans could lose clout in Washington if GOP changes political linesThe GOP push to redraw the state’s congressional maps isn’t just a partisan move but one that deeply affects how Texans are represented in Congress.
Texas House approves GOP congressional map after two-week delay from Democrats’ walkout
Read full article: Texas House approves GOP congressional map after two-week delay from Democrats’ walkoutRepublican lawmakers are pursuing the unusual mid-decade redistricting plan amid pressure from President Donald Trump to protect the GOP’s slim majority in the U.S. House.
Trump moves to use the levers of presidential power to help his party in the 2026 midterms
Read full article: Trump moves to use the levers of presidential power to help his party in the 2026 midtermsPresident Donald Trump has made clear in recent weeks that he’s willing to use the vast powers of his office to prevent his party from losing control of Congress in next year’s midterm elections.
Trump vows to change how elections are run. The US Constitution doesn't give him that power
Read full article: Trump vows to change how elections are run. The US Constitution doesn't give him that powerPresident Donald Trump is vowing more changes to the way elections are conducted in the U.S., but based on the Constitution there is little to nothing he can do on his own.
Texas redistricting map: How the GOP could increase its stronghold
Read full article: Texas redistricting map: How the GOP could increase its strongholdTexas lawmakers redrew congressional districts in a partisan bid to give Republicans five additional U.S. House seats. The move set off a bipartisan war across the U.S.
Texas House Democrats return to Capitol, ending walkout over redistricting plan
Read full article: Texas House Democrats return to Capitol, ending walkout over redistricting planAfter two weeks out of state, Democratic lawmakers returned to Austin, paving the way for Republicans to pass their proposed congressional map.
Republicans look to make a U-turn on federal commitment to electric vehicles for the Postal Service
Read full article: Republicans look to make a U-turn on federal commitment to electric vehicles for the Postal ServiceThe U.S. Postal Service is facing congressional attempts to strip billions in federal EV funding.
Trump tax law could cause Medicare cuts if Congress doesn't act, CBO says
Read full article: Trump tax law could cause Medicare cuts if Congress doesn't act, CBO saysThe federal budget deficits caused by President Donald Trump’s tax and spending law could trigger automatic cuts to Medicare if Congress does not act, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.
US approves potential $346 million weapons sale to Nigeria to bolster security
Read full article: US approves potential $346 million weapons sale to Nigeria to bolster securityThe U.S. State Department has approved a possible $346 million weapons sale to Nigeria to help improve security in the sub-Saharan country.
Casar, Doggett would run for same Austin congressional seat under GOP map, setting up clash of generations
Read full article: Casar, Doggett would run for same Austin congressional seat under GOP map, setting up clash of generationsThe contest would unearth brewing Democratic tensions over age and experience, forcing Austin politicos to choose between two well-liked progressives.
Illinois court rejects Texas request to enforce arrest warrants against House Democrats
Read full article: Illinois court rejects Texas request to enforce arrest warrants against House DemocratsJudge Scott Larson ruled that the Texas speaker and attorney general had “failed to present a legal basis for the court” to take up the issue.
Texas could lose political clout under Trump’s call for a new census that excludes undocumented immigrants
Read full article: Texas could lose political clout under Trump’s call for a new census that excludes undocumented immigrantsRepublicans believe population increases in red states, such as Texas, would offset losses from not counting immigrants who lack legal status.
Abbott vows to immediately call Texas lawmakers back to work if special session ends without new maps
Read full article: Abbott vows to immediately call Texas lawmakers back to work if special session ends without new mapsThe leaders of both chambers said they would adjourn for the session Friday if Democrats do not return, while the governor said he might add more items to his agenda.
Texas Supreme Court won’t rule for weeks on GOP requests to expel Democrats who left the state
Read full article: Texas Supreme Court won’t rule for weeks on GOP requests to expel Democrats who left the stateThe governor and attorney general have asked the court to find that Democratic lawmakers abandoned their seats when they left Texas to delay a new congressional map.
Colin Allred wants voters to know “I’m just as angry as they are” in new Senate bid
Read full article: Colin Allred wants voters to know “I’m just as angry as they are” in new Senate bidAllred says he has learned to show up more in his attempt at a Senate do-over. But critics contend he’s not generating enough attention.
In redistricting clash, Texas GOP flexes power to shut down Democrats’ last tool of resistance
Read full article: In redistricting clash, Texas GOP flexes power to shut down Democrats’ last tool of resistanceSince Democratic lawmakers left Texas to delay Republicans’ new map, state leaders have challenged the limits of traditional democratic norms to break the impasse.
Gun rights YouTuber Brandon Herrera to challenge U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales again in GOP primary
Read full article: Gun rights YouTuber Brandon Herrera to challenge U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales again in GOP primaryHerrera, who came within 400 votes of ousting Gonzales in a 2024 runoff, is once again positioning himself to the right of the incumbent.
Ken Paxton asks Texas Supreme Court to expel 13 House Democrats over redistricting standoff
Read full article: Ken Paxton asks Texas Supreme Court to expel 13 House Democrats over redistricting standoffGov. Greg Abbott previously asked the court to expel Rep. Gene Wu, the House Democratic leader. Paxton disputed the governor’s authority to make the request.
Rep. James Talarico mulls U.S. Senate bid as his profile rises amid Texas Democrats’ redistricting standoff
Read full article: Rep. James Talarico mulls U.S. Senate bid as his profile rises amid Texas Democrats’ redistricting standoffThe Democratic state lawmaker has inquired about Senate television ad rates, two sources told the Tribune.
Texas Democrats know they may lose redistricting protest, but hope to spark a national fight
Read full article: Texas Democrats know they may lose redistricting protest, but hope to spark a national fightDemocrats concede there’s only so much they can do to keep Texas from redrawing its maps. But they want to encourage blue states to retaliate.
John Cornyn enters critical window to change trajectory of Texas Senate primary against Ken Paxton
Read full article: John Cornyn enters critical window to change trajectory of Texas Senate primary against Ken PaxtonThe annual summer break is a critical window for Texas’ senior senator, whose allies are blitzing the airwaves with ads courting primary voters — and President Donald Trump.
Paxton, Burrows ask Illinois court to enforce Texas arrest warrants against Democrats who left the state
Read full article: Paxton, Burrows ask Illinois court to enforce Texas arrest warrants against Democrats who left the stateThe attorney general is calling on the “full faith and credit” clause of the U.S. Constitution, which says states should typically honor each other’s judicial proceedings.