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LONESTAR — 7.31.2026 —Trump's Approval Rating Falls Following War With Iran—John Cornyn Delays Todd Blanche Confirmation Vote— and More...

How views on Trump’s handling of Iran have shifted, according to a new AP-NORC poll

Most Americans say the war in Iran has not been worth fighting, and President Donald Trump’s approval rating on Iran has fallen...READ MORE

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Sen. John Cornyn: "POTUS is mistaken if he believes concerns about the provisions in his tax lawsuit settlement are limited to me and Senator Tillis."

Rep. Lloyd Doggett:"Trump has fenced off Lafayette Square across from the White House, denying access to a public park long known as the site of celebrations, protests, and tourists taking photographs. Fencing off the public: fencing himself off from reality."

Rep. Keith Self: "The sign outside my D.C. office honoring the life of Charlie Kirk—a warrior for Christ and American martyr—was just vandalized. My office has immediately reported this despicable act to the U.S. Capitol Police. The radical Left’s hatred and intolerance know no bounds."

Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "Two things can be true at once: Todd Blanche is unfit to serve as Attorney General... and John Cornyn can get his get-back while doing this country a favor. This felt like an UNO Reverse on Trump lol."

How views on Trump’s handling of Iran have shifted, according to a new AP-NORC poll— By Texas Politics' Javier Manjarres — Most Americans say the war in Iran has not been worth fighting, and President Donald Trump’s approval rating on Iran has fallen...

John Cornyn Blocks Todd Blanche Confirmation Vote— By Texas Politics' Payton Anderson —Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced United States Senators last week to plead his fitness to serve in the official position...

‘A National Trauma’: Texas Democrats Demand Dilley Closure— By Texas Politics' Payton Anderson —This week, Texas Democrats in the House of Representatives gathered to continue to call for the closure of the...

Ken Paxton Wins Oil Industry Fight Over Endangered Lizard— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced a settlement that vacates the Biden administration's endangered species listing for...

174 Power Global Retail Expands into PJM Through Powervine Acquisition— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —174 Power Global Retail Corporation has entered the competitive PJM electricity market by acquiring Powervine Energy...

Ted Cruz Calls for Separate U.S. Travel Advisory for Somaliland— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R) is urging the State Department to issue a separate travel advisory for Somaliland...

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Raeylee Barefield

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