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Van Duyne Embraces 'Golden Age of DOGE' — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — One day after speaking at the House DOGE press conference, Texas Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R) is calling for sweeping government reforms in what she dubs the “Golden Age of DOGE.” The era is marked by the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) aggressive crackdown on wasteful federal spending under the Trump administration.
Trump Treasury Department Constricts Iran's 'Ghost Fleet' — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — President Donald Trump’s Treasury Department, led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, has announced a series of measures tightening sanctions on Iran’s illicit oil sales via its ‘Ghost Fleet.’
Cruz Calls Out Democrats for Refusing to Support DOGE Initiative — By Texas Politics' Jackson Bakich — Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) appeared on Sean Hannity's show to discuss national political strategy and Democrats' appearing to not alter their ways, such as supporting the DOGE initiative following the 2024 election. The Democrats failed to hold the Senate or take back the House of Representatives and lost the White House, losing all seven battleground states along the way.
Governor Abbott Announces House Support for School Choice — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced this week that a universal school choice program is closer to becoming reality in Texas. According to Governor Abbott, there are 75 members of the Texas House of Representatives co-authoring House Bill 3 (HB 3), sponsored by Chairman Brad Buckley (R). If passed, the bill would create the largest school choice program in the nation, expanding educational options for families across the state.
Trump Reverses Biden's Venezuelan Oil Policy, Revokes Oil Licenses From Maduro — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — Pressure is mounting on Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro as US President Donald Trump has cancelled former President Joe Biden’s Venezuelan oil export licenses.
Chip Roy Champions Passage of Budget Resolution — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Texas Rep. Chip Roy (R) released a statement praising the House passage of a budget resolution aimed at reducing federal spending and extending tax cuts, calling it a historic step toward fiscal responsibility. However, the Texas Republican warned that more aggressive action is needed to rein in the deficit and shrink the size of the federal government.
Hunt, Jackson Approve of Trump's Border Policies So Far — By Texas Politics' Jackson Bakich — With President Donald Trump's (R) administration in its sixth week, Texas Politics caught up with Representatives Wesley Hunt (R-TX) and Ronny Jackson (R-TX) to discuss the federal government's border policy. The Texas congressmen provided their approval of President Trump's job so far, especially in comparison to former President Joe Biden's (D) administration.
Van Duyne Embraces 'Golden Age of DOGE' — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina
First measles death reported in Texas as Kennedy downplays outbreak — By Erika Edwards for NBC News
LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina
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