Trump’s $5,000 Promise Sparks Pushback From House Democrats

After last week’s Republican midterm convention, Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) had a few things to say about President Donald Trump’s...READ MORE

Rep. Pat Fallon: "ActBlue flagged 237 donations originating from foreign IP addresses that used prepaid or gift cards in 30 days in the fall of 2024. Twice that same year, ActBlue relaxed verification guidelines. Foreign cash has no businesses in American elections."

Rep. Veronica Escobar: "Trump's war in Iran has cost Americans $38 billion. With that money, we could've funded more than 3 years of Head Start. We could've paid for almost 5 million people to get a two year degree at a community college."

Rep. Dan Crenshaw: "The country that leads in AI will have the global advantage in defense, science, manufacturing, and economic growth for decades to come. America risks regulating itself into poverty and irrelevance if we continue down this path."

Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "MAGA Mike canceled votes and sent the House home early — to avoid impeaching failed reality star Pete Hegseth. Costs are up. Work is unfinished. And Republicans? Headed home to campaign on their failed policies. The American people deserve a Congress that actually shows up for work."

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LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Raeylee Barefield