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Charlie Kirk News Conference Announces 'We Got Him'

The suspect has been identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, and in a press conference, Utah Governor Spencer Cox (R) announced "good morning, ladies and gentlemen. We got him." READ MORE.

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Governor Greg Abbott: "Texas continues to support communities and Texans who are working to recover from the devastating floods that took place over the Fourth of July weekend."

Rep. Greg Casar: "Trump and Republicans are kicking 17 million Americans off their health care. Health care costs will increase, once again, next year. Trump is literally stealing from the sick to give tax cuts to the rich."

Rep. Wesley Hunt Press Office: "We must continue to think of and pray for Charlie, his family, friends and all of those he influenced. Thank you to law enforcement for their diligent work and endless commitment to seek justice."

State Rep. James Talarico: "Our division is not by accident. The social media platforms, the algorithms, and the news networks tear us apart. We have got to find out back to each other. That is the only way we can continue this experiment in democracy."

Charlie Kirk News Conference Announces 'We Got Him' — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — The suspect has been identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, and in a press conference, Utah Governor Spencer Cox (R) announced "good morning, ladies and gentlemen. We got him."

Trump Announces Police Have Caught Charlie Kirk's Assassin — By Texas Politics' Javier Manjarres — President Donald Trump has just announced live on Fox News that law enforcement has Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin in custody.

Morgan Luttrell Says Goodbye to Congress — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R) has announced that he will not seek a third term in Congress.

Ted Cruz Targets Islamist Violence with Nigeria Religious Freedom Act — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R) has introduced the Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025, a bill seeking to protect Christians and other religious minorities in Nigeria who face persecution.

Monica De La Cruz Introduces Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Representative Monica De La Cruz (R) has introduced the Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act as the September 30th government funding deadline swiftly approaches. The legislation seeks to ensure that U.S. Border Patrol Agents and Officers of Field Operations receive their paychecks during any potential government shutdown in the Fiscal Year 2026.

John Cornyn Introduces Bill to Lower Out-of-Pocket Drug Cost for Seniors — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Senator John Cornyn has introduced the Share the Savings with Seniors Act, legislation aimed at reducing prescription drug costs for Medicare Part D beneficiaries with chronic health conditions. The bill is co-sponsored by a group of bipartisan Senators, including Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Peter Welch (D-VT).

Texas Workforce Housing Coalition Files Lawsuit Alleging HB21 is Unconstitutional — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — The Texas Workforce Housing Coalition (TWHC) and Post WB Apartments, LLC, have filed a lawsuit against the Bexar Appraisal District. They assert that the recent implementation of House Bill 21 (HB21) violates the Texas Constitution and threatens the state's affordable housing landscape.

Charlie Kirk News Conference Announces 'We Got Him' — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

The cost of owning a home in Texas is on the rise, census shows — By Joshua Fechter for The Texas Tribune

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.

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