‘Arctic Frost’ Heats up Government Surveillance Concerns
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley (R) dropped a bombshell document this week, showing that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) analyzed Republican lawmakers’ phone records during their January 6th probe. READ MORE.
State Rep. James Talarico: "We've become the party of the status quo. That's not the party I signed up for. I have a big problem with the status quo on almost every front. I'm a Democrat because I believe we can change this country to serve the working people."
Rep. Beth Van Duyne: "Democrats are directly hurting American small businesses."
Rep. Lloyd Doggett: "The Republicans' government shutdown means thousands of FAA employees are furloughed, while our air traffic controllers and TSA agents are forced to work without pay. Those traveling for ACL Weekend 2 or F1 can expect longer wait times, delays, and possible ground stops."
Rep. Wesley Hunt: "This campaign is about one thing, Texas-sized leadership, and who can demonstrate it."
‘Arctic Frost’ Heats up Government Surveillance Concerns — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley (R) dropped a bombshell document this week, showing that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) analyzed Republican lawmakers’ phone records during their January 6th probe.
Texas National Guard Deployed to Illinois Amid Legal Battle Over Federal Authority — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — The Texas National Guard has been deployed to Illinois, following an order from President Donald Trump (R) to send reinforcements to Chicago, despite Illinois state leaders being vocal about their opposition to the order.
John Cornyn Warns of Texas Impact During Government Shutdown — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) emphasized the severe consequences of the ongoing government shutdown, placing focus on its disastrous effects in Texas.
Texas Leaders Commemorate Two-Year Anniversary of October 7 Attacks — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas Leaders have issued statements commemorating the victims of the deadly October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel. It marks two years since Hamas terrorists launched a brutal and unprovoked assault, killing 1,000 civilians and taking hundreds hostage.
POLL: White House Shares Survey Showing Most Americans Want End to Democrat Government Shutdown — By Texas Politics' Javier Manjarres — The White House is promoting the latest Harris CAPS/Harris Poll, which shows that the majority of Americans surveyed want Democrats to end their government shutdown. The poll of 2,413 registered voters was conducted Oct 1-2, 2025.
‘Arctic Frost’ Heats up Government Surveillance Concerns — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina
Flash drought grips Central Texas. What are Austin's rain chances? — By Mary Masson for Austin American-Statesman
LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina
