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Payton Anderson
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LONESTAR — 9.17.2026 —Non-Citizens Arrested in Texas Election Cases—House Passes Third War Powers Resolution— and More...

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Payton Anderson
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Payton Anderson
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Payton Anderson
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September 16, 2026
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Michael McCaul Pushes Russia-Iran Sanctions Bill in Congress’ Final Week

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Congress is in session for one final week before leaving Capitol Hill until after the midterms, and Representative Michael McCaul...
LONESTAR — 9.16.2026 —FBI Director Defends Flock Cameras—Jasmine Crockett Honors Chris Brown— and More...

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During a Senate Judiciary hearing this week, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) raised concerns over the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI)...
Ted Cruz, Maria Cantwell Push Aviation Safety Bill After DCA Crash

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John Cornyn Calls for Investigation Into GI Bill Fraud at Trade School

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Raeylee Barefield
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September 15, 2026
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) is calling for expanded federal investigations into trade schools accused of defrauding veterans and misusing...
EPA Repeals Most Biden-Era Power Plant Greenhouse Gas Rules

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Raeylee Barefield
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September 15, 2026
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized the repeal of most greenhouse gas requirements for fossil fuel-fired power plants...
Jasmine Crockett Faces Backlash for Honoring Chris Brown at Texas Concert

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September 15, 2026
Democratic U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett is facing criticism after honoring musicians Chris Brown and Usher with a congressional record recognition...
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Raeylee Barefield
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Christian Menefee Calls on Texans to Check Their Voter Registration

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Payton Anderson
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September 15, 2026
Following several attempts by President Donald Trump’s administration to restrict mail-in voting and mail-in ballots, Representative Christian Menefee (D-TX) is...
Dark AI Warnings Fuel Calls for Guardrails from Congress

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Payton Anderson
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September 15, 2026
After-dark predictions from a former OpenAI and Anthropic employee last week have prompted some lawmakers to call for more oversight,...
LONESTAR — 9.15.2026 —Lawmakers Criticize Bo French Following Racist Post—Texas Republicans Attack Democrats at Convention—and More...

LONESTAR — 9.15.2026 —Lawmakers Criticize Bo French Following Racist Post—Texas Republicans Attack Democrats at Convention—and More...

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September 15, 2026
Bo French Faces Backlash Over Racist UT Student Post Bo French, the Republican nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner, is facing...
Energy Transfer to Move Primary Listing from NYSE to Texas Stock Exchange

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Dallas-based Energy Transfer will move its primary stock listing from the New York Stock Exchange to the Texas Stock Exchange,...
Arlington Family Offices to Open Dallas Location at Old Parkland

Arlington Family Offices to Open Dallas Location at Old Parkland

Raeylee Barefield
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September 14, 2026
Arlington Family Offices will open a new Texas office at Dallas' historic Old Parkland campus in September, expanding the multi-family...
Ken Paxton Responds to James Talarico's Call to Condemn Bo French

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Raeylee Barefield
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September 14, 2026
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R.) responded to Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico after Talarico urged him to condemn...
Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with US Supreme Court poised to weigh in

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September 14, 2026
A federal judge late Sunday ordered that the U.S. Postal Service not implement President Donald Trump's executive order limiting mail balloting, adding...
Bo French Faces Backlash Over Racist UT Student Post

Bo French Faces Backlash Over Racist UT Student Post

Raeylee Barefield
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September 14, 2026
Bo French, the Republican nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner, is facing criticism from Republicans and Democrats after posting a photo...
Texas Officials, Organizations Condemn Youtube, TikTok for Skipping Youth Addiction Symposium

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Grayson Bakich
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September 14, 2026
Social media platforms YouTube and TikTok failed to appear at the Live Real Life Symposium earlier in September, earning the...
James Talarico Calls On Ken Paxton to Sue DOJ Over Epstein Files

James Talarico Calls On Ken Paxton to Sue DOJ Over Epstein Files

Payton Anderson
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September 14, 2026
At a recent press conference, U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico (D-TX) met with women who have accused convicted sex offender...
Ted Cruz, Greg Abbott Sharpen Attacks on Democrats at RNC Convention

Ted Cruz, Greg Abbott Sharpen Attacks on Democrats at RNC Convention

Payton Anderson
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September 14, 2026
The second day of the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) midterm convention came and went with a few speakers sharing similar...
LONESTAR — 9.14.2026 —Ken Paxton Touts Campaign agenda—Joaquin Castro Reunited with Formerly Detained Child— and More...

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September 14, 2026
Ken Paxton Makes His Case for Texas Senate Bid at RNC Convention Republicans across the country gathered in Dallas, Texas,...
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