Senator Ted Cruz: "I was honored to join advocates, survivors, and lawmakers at the White House today for President Trump's signing of my TAKE IT DOWN Act. This is a historic victory for the internet safety of every American."
Rep. Pat Fallon: "Passing the One, Big, Beautiful Bill is critical to crack down on illegal immigration. With tens of billions of additional dollars, ICE will be able to expand detention centers and hire a minimum of 10,000 new personnel. We MUST continue to remove those who came here illegally."
Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "While folks were wrapping up their weekends, House Republicans were sneaking through Trump's tax scam - one that slashes Medicaid, cuts food assistance, and makes the rich richer. If this bill passes all the way through, 13.7 million people will lose their healthcare coverage. This will be the largest cut to food assistance in U.S. history. They are LITERALLY taking food and healthcare away from people. Period."
Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke: "My thoughts are with President Biden and his entire family during this incredibly difficult time. I join the millions of Americans who are keeping them in our prayers and wishing him a full and speedy recovery."
Self Opposes 'Big Beautiful Bill' Over Medicaid, Delayed Cuts — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Rep. Keith Self (R) announced this week that he will continue to oppose President Donald Trump’s (R) “Big Beautiful Bill,” despite his support for the broader agenda. On social media, Rep. Self explained that he opposes the bill because of concerns over Medicaid and delayed cuts.
Rep. Roy Doesn't Budge on 'Big Beautiful Bill,' Votes Present — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Rep. Chip Roy (R) opted to vote “present” on the “Big Beautiful Bill” markup that had the U.S. House meeting late this weekend. The vote marks a shift after his earlier “no” vote.
Machado Calls on Venezuelan Dissidents to Boycott Upcoming Parliamentary Elections — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has called on Venezuelans to boycott the upcoming May 25th regional and congressional elections.
Cook Children's Medical Center Protests Proposed Legislation That Jeopardizes Pediatric Care — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Outside Cook Children’s Medical Center, 125 brightly colored cardboard figures of children stand in silent protest. Each one represents 1,000 young lives, a visual call to action against proposed legislation that hospital leaders say could jeopardize healthcare access for 125,000 pediatric patients.
Self Opposes 'Big Beautiful Bill' Over Medicaid, Delayed Cuts — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina
Catastrophic damage in Gordon after tornadic storms Sunday — By NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
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