Charlie Kirk Memorial Sparks Heated Online Political Debate

Over the weekend, conservatives gathered to honor the memory of Charlie Kirk in Glendale, Arizona. Speakers like President Donald Trump (R) and Vice President JD Vance (R) mourned the conservative figure, which drew criticism from progressives on social media. READ MORE.

Rep. Greg Casar: "Donald Trump and Republicans are driving us toward a government shutdown -- just to cut health care even more. They want to end ACA tax credits for over 20 million people. They want to raise premiums by 75%. They want to betray working families even more."

Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "The American people deserve real accountability--not these selective investigations. If there are questions about misconduct, we should follow the facts."

Rep. Chip Roy: "If New York City's leaders fund the evasion of our laws, we should cut the billions in federal funding they receive. And law enforcement will continue..."

Governor Greg Abbott: "I signed law banning men in women's restrooms. It is a common sense public safety issue."

Charlie Kirk Memorial Sparks Heated Online Political Debate — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Over the weekend, conservatives gathered to honor the memory of Charlie Kirk in Glendale, Arizona. Speakers like President Donald Trump (R) and Vice President JD Vance (R) mourned the conservative figure, which drew criticism from progressives on social media.

August Pfluger Introduces Bill to Lower Prescription Drug Cost — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Representatives August Pfluger (R) and Greg Landsman (D-OH) have introduced the Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act, which aims to cut regulatory hurdles and make affordable medications more accessible across the state.

John Cornyn's Opiod Crisis Bills Head to the President's Desk — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Two bipartisan bills, led by U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R), have passed the House of Representatives and are now headed to President Trump's desk for signature.

Ted Cruz Introduces SEVER Act to Bar Iranian Officials from the U.S — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S Senator Ted Cruz (R), joined by fellow Republicans and Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, has introduced the Strengthening Entry Visa Enforcement and Restrictions (SEVER) Act of 2025. The Bill aims to prohibit certain Iranian officials from entering the United States as representatives to the United Nations.

Charlie Kirk Memorial Sparks Heated Online Political Debate — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

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LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina