Categories: National Politics

LONESTAR — 4.3.2025 — Republicans Weigh Tough Loss in Wisconsin Supreme Court — 'Crypto Cruz' Files Bill to Help Bitcoin Mining — and More...

Send us tips!: tips@DNM.news

Texas Republicans Lament Wisconsin Supreme Court Loss

In a major upset for Republicans, Wisconsin voters elected liberal candidate Susan Crawford to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, defeating Waukesha County Circuit Judge Brad Schimel. Crawford, a circuit court judge from Dane County, will now serve a 10-year term. READ MORE.

Rep. Joaquin Castro: "This is what Democrats are asking for - a fight. This week, I said I'd sue @GregAbbott_TX if he didn't call a special election for TX-18. Now House Dems led by @hakeemjeffries say they'll sue too [.] Abbott's silence is suppression. Doing nothing is disenfranchising [.] Time to fight!"
Rep Greg Casar: "They're feeling the pressure. Keep up the fight to fire Musk."
Senator Ted Cruz: "Democrats are doubling down on open borders and keeping illegal aliens who've committed violent crimes in their communities."
State Rep. Nate Schatzline: "I encourage EVERY Republican to testify in favor of redistricting to strengthen our Conservative majority or the Tarrant County Commissioners Court!"

Texas Republicans Lament Wisconsin Supreme Court Loss — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — In a major upset for Republicans, Wisconsin voters elected liberal candidate Susan Crawford to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, defeating Waukesha County Circuit Judge Brad Schimel. Crawford, a circuit court judge from Dane County, will now serve a 10-year term.

'Crypto Cruz' Introduces FLARE Act to Help Bitcoin Mining — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Senator Ted Cruz (R) has introduced the Facilitating Lower Atmospheric Released Emissions (FLARE) Act, which aims to repurpose flared natural gas for Bitcoin mining and other digital asset operations.

Scott, Cruz Reintroduce Bill: Would Bar U.S. Government from Dealing with Maduro — By Texas Politics' Jackson Bakich — Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has reintroduced the Banning Operations and Leases with the Illegitimate Venezuelan Authoritarian Regime (BOLIVAR) Act, with Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) as co-sponsors. The legislation would ban the federal government from "doing business with anyone that supports the oppressive Maduro regime."

Pfluger Seeks Maximum Pressure on Iran With two Bills — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Texas Rep. August Pfluger (R), the Chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC), has introduced two bills as part of the RSC’s “Enforcing Maximum Pressure” initiative, aimed at further isolating the Iranian regime.

Texas Republicans Lament Wisconsin Supreme Court Loss — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

Stabbing at Texas track meet leaves one teen dead, another charged with murder — By Anthony Robledo for USA Today

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina is a managing editor and legislative correspondent with a decade of experience covering the evolving political landscape of the American South and Southwest.

Recent Posts

Texas Republicans Cite France Riots as Warning About Socialism and 'Woke' Politics

Texas Republican Representatives Dan Crenshaw and Randy Weber pointed to violent unrest in France as…

19 hours ago

Gina Hinojosa Blasts Abbott as Data Center Permits Advance Despite Pause

Texas Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa (D) criticized Gov. Greg Abbott (R) after a new…

19 hours ago

Texas Grid Meets Record Power Demand as Clean Energy Gains Ground

Texas' electricity grid weathered a record-breaking summer as renewable energy supplied a growing share of…

19 hours ago

Dade Phelan Refuses to Back Ken Paxton for the Senate Seat

Texas State Representative Dade Phelan (R-TX) said he will not be supporting fellow Republican and…

20 hours ago

Gina Hinojosa Sues Greg Abbott Over Redacted Elon Musk Emails

At a rally in San Antonio, Texas, gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa (D-TX) announced she’s pursuing…

20 hours ago

El Paso Families Face Thousands in Higher Costs, Joint Economic Committee Report Finds

A new report from the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) shows that the average household in…

20 hours ago