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House Freedom Caucus Unveils Emergency Border Resolution

The House Freedom Caucus has introduced the Emergency Border Control Resolution, a budget measure designed to initiate the reconciliation process in the House. The resolution is part of a two-step plan outlined in the caucus’s "218 Plan," a plan to secure funding for border security, military rebuilding, and immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. READ MORE.

FEMA CFO Fired After DOGE Discovered $59M Used to House Illegal Immigrants

The United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced the firing of its chief financial officer, Mary Comans after the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) found the agency had spent $59 million to house illegal immigrants in luxury hotel accommodations in New York City. READ MORE.

President Russell Boening, Texas Farm Bureau: "Texas Farm Bureau thanks Sen. Ted Cruz and Congressman Ronny Jackson for continuing their work in Congress to help panhandle wildfire victims in their recovery efforts. Providing flexibility in the U.S. tax code to maximize federal disaster assistance will tremendously help the many farm and ranch families impacted by the catastrophic wildfires. TFB appreciates Sen. Cruz and Congressman Jackson for their steadfast support and looks forward to working in Congress to enact this commonsense legislation.”

Rep. Pat Fallon: "Taxpayers deserve to see their money spent effectively. The work of the DOGE subcommittee will not only help inform the appropriations process but will also hold federal agencies accountable for wasteful spending."

Rep. Keith Self: "Military academies aren't civilian universities - nor are they DEI daycares for the elite (that's the Ivy League). President Trump is restoring the warrior ethos our Service Academies were built on."

Rep. Beth Van Duyne: "Glad to join @RepRileyMoore in introducing legislation to prevent the federal government from infringing on gun owners' private financial transactions!"

House Freedom Caucus Unveils Emergency Border Resolution — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — The House Freedom Caucus has introduced the Emergency Border Control Resolution, a budget measure designed to initiate the reconciliation process in the House. The resolution is part of a two-step plan outlined in the caucus’s "218 Plan," a plan to secure funding for border security, military rebuilding, and immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.

FEMA CFO Fired After DOGE Discovered $59M Used to House Illegal Immigrants — By Texas Politics' Jackson Bakich — The United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced the firing of its chief financial officer, Mary Comans after the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) found the agency had spent $59 million to house illegal immigrants in luxury hotel accommodations in New York City.

Luttrell Highlights, Introduces Strong Human Trafficking Bill — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Texas Rep. Marcus Luttrell (R) introduced the Stop Human Trafficking of Unaccompanied Migrant Children Act, which would establish stricter vetting standards for sponsors of migrant children. As the Trump Administration focuses on immigration reform, the bill is poised to receive significant support.

Cloud Praises DOGE for Exposing Wasteful Spending — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Texas Rep. Michael Cloud (R) is singing high praise of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) work under the direction of Elon Musk, citing its transparency in exposing wasteful government spending.

Jackson, Cruz Reintroduce Wildfire Victim Tax Relief and Recovery Act — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Texas Rep. Ronny Jackson (R) and Texas Senator Ted Cruz (R) have reintroduced the Wildfire Victim Tax Relief and Recovery Act, a bill that provides financial relief to individuals and agricultural producers affected by last year’s devastating wildfires in the Texas Panhandle.

House Freedom Caucus Unveils Emergency Border Resolution — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

FEMA CFO Fired After DOGE Discovered $59M Used to House Illegal Immigrants — By Texas Politics' Jackson Bakich

Large fire erupts near El, Paso, Texas, international airport, injuring 5  — By The Associated Press

As Texas gets redder, John Cornyn could face toughest primary season of his career — By Matthew Choi for The Texas Tribune

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina is an award-winning senior reporter based in Miami. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Florida International University.

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