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Brandon Gill Wants President Trump on the $100 Bill

Texas Rep. Brandon Gill (R) has introduced a bill called the GOLDEN AGE Act, which seeks to replace Benjamin Franklin with President Donald Trump (R) on the $100 bill. The bill, if passed, would direct the U.S. Treasury Secretary to release a preliminary design by the end of 2026, and the new banknotes would enter circulation in 2029. READ MORE.

Rep. Greg Casar: "The Israeli government's decision to block food, medicine, and all other aid from entering Gaza is collective punishment. That's horrific and unacceptable. Both Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire in January. That deal has saved lives -- both parties should abide by it and ensure the agreement moves forward as intended."
Rep. Joaquin Castro: "San Antonio: I'm hosting a Town Hall for constituents at Our Lady of the Lake University this Saturday, March 8. I want to hear from you and share updates from my work in Congress."
Rep. Brandon Gill: "President Trump redefined the political paradigm in America. By unapologetically demanding our government prioritize the interests of its people first. Trump refocused Washington back to its first principles [.]"
Senator Ted Cruz: "I am proud to join @FLOTUS at her first public event as First Lady to highlight the TAKE IT DOWN Act. No one should have to experience the pain, humiliation, and trauma that so many Americans have at the hands of AI deepfakes."

Brandon Gill Wants President Trump on the $100 Bill — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Texas Rep. Brandon Gill (R) has introduced a bill called the GOLDEN AGE Act, which seeks to replace Benjamin Franklin with President Donald Trump (R) on the $100 bill. The bill, if passed, would direct the U.S. Treasury Secretary to release a preliminary design by the end of 2026, and the new banknotes would enter circulation in 2029.

Brent Money Proposes Statewide Ban on Gender-Affirming Care — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — State Rep. Brent Money (R) has introduced a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for all Texans, extending restrictions that currently apply to minors. The bill, HB 3399, would prohibit medical procedures and treatments related to gender transitioning or gender reassignment for adults and minors alike.

Trump Continues Pro-Small Business Approach, Guts BOI Rules — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — President Donald Trump’s Treasury Department recently announced that it will not enforce the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) beneficial ownership information reporting rule (BOI).

Trump's Frustration With Zelenskyy Grows Following Oval Office Dispute — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — President Donald Trump’s annoyance with Ukrainian President Vlodymyr Zelenskyy has seemingly worsened after the two recently engaged in a heated debate over the Ukraine-Russia war.

Texas Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Provide Property Tax Relief for Homeowners and Businesses — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas House Representative Morgan Meyer (R) has introduced two new bills aimed at providing significant property tax relief to both homeowners and business owners across the state. House Bill 8 and House Bill 9, filed earlier this week, are part of an ongoing effort by Meyer to reduce the financial burden of property taxes on Texans.

Cruz, Roy Thank Texas Democrats after Inaugural San Antonio to DC Non-Stop Flight — By Texas Politics' Jackson Bakich — Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) both celebrated the inaugural non-stop flight from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Both of the Republicans thanked Texas Democrats in the House of Representatives for their help in making the flight happen.

Cruz Joins First Lady in Roundtable on Take It Down Act — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — First Lady Melania Trump joined Texas Senator Ted Cruz (R) and Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R) on Capitol Hill to advocate for the bipartisan Take It Down Act. The bill protects victims of non-consensual intimate imagery, including AI-generated deepfakes.

Brandon Gill Wants President Trump on the $100 Bill — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

Texas Republican Repeatedly Heckled at Tense Town Hall: 'Vote You Out' — By Billal Rahman for Newsweek

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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