Payton Anderson

Payton Anderson is a reporter for Texas Politics based in Washington, D.C., where she's pursuing her bachelor's degree in journalism at American University. Originally from California, Payton's reporting experience spans all avenues of digital and multimedia publishing. In her free time, she enjoys playing soccer and being outdoors.

A Michigan Primary Win Becomes the Center of a National Islam Debate

Following a United States Senate hearing focusing on the impact of Muslim Brotherhood networks led by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX)…

2 days ago

Greg Casar Targets AI Profits With New Worker Protection Bill

During a press conference yesterday, Representative Greg Casar (D-TX) introduced a new bill to protect American workers from the threat…

2 days ago

Brandon Gill Warns Democratic Socialists Are Taking Over the Party

Democratic Socialists continue to take over nearly every conversation about the Democratic Party, and Representative Brandon Gill (R-TX) is not…

3 days ago

Anthony Fauci Faces Contempt Vote by Lawmakers

A Senate committee is set to vote today on whether to hold former COVID Czar Anthony Fauci in contempt of…

3 days ago

Todd Blanche Wins Republican Reassurance, But Senate Support Still Wobbles

After clearing the Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday, the rest of the Senate will now vote on Acting Attorney General Todd…

4 days ago

Senators Demand Trump Administration Restore Canceled Energy Project Grants

A group of 37 Senators is demanding the Department of Energy (DOE) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) restore…

4 days ago

Ted Cruz Pushes Bill to Block Federal Funding for Gender Transition Research on Minors

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) is continuing to combat what many Republicans view as radical left ideology by pushing a bill…

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Lawmakers Honor Beloved Texas Congresswoman Kay Granger

The first Texas Republican woman to be elected to the United States House of Representatives, Kay Granger, passed away on…

5 days ago

Todd Blanche Wins John Cornyn’s Support After Officially Scrapping $1.8 Billion Fund

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche now has a clear path to the permanent position after appeasing demands from Senators John…

5 days ago

New Poll Shows James Talarico Holds Three-Point Lead Over Ken Paxton

A recent public opinion poll shows United States Senate Candidate James Talarico holds a three-point lead over Attorney General Ken Paxton,…

6 days ago