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.

Trump Pushes Coal Power Expansion as Congress Considers Clean Air Rollbacks

President Donald Trump is putting $700 million in federal funding toward new coal power projects across the country in an…

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Lloyd Doggett Challenges Scott Bessent Over Trump's Tax Audit Immunity

Members of Congress heard from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in search of answers regarding President Donald Trump and his family's…

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House of Representatives Unites Behind Ukraine Support

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 226-195 to pass the Ukraine Support Act, bringing members from both  sides of the…

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House Committee Fails to Advance Data Privacy Bill

The House Energy and Commerce Committee failed to advance a bill earlier this week establishing a federal consumer privacy framework,…

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First U.S. Screwworm Detection Found In Texas Sparks Concerns Over Livestock Threat

The first United States New World screwworm detection found in Texas has prompted renewed concern among lawmakers and agriculture officials…

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Senate Clears $70 Billion DHS Funding Bill

The United States Senate voted 52-47 along party lines earlier this morning to pass a $70 billion reconciliation funding bill…

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Joaquin Castro Presses Marco Rubio on Israel’s Nuclear Arsenal and Lebanon Conflict

Amid rocky military negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio returned to Capitol…

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Markwayne Mullin Defends Immigration Enforcement, Lawmakers Clash Over Who's Accountable

For members of Congress in Washington, D.C., debate continues over whether to approve the $70 billion budget reconciliation package for…

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Republican Lawmakers Push Iran War Powers Resolution Through House

The House of Representatives chamber in Washington, D.C., erupted in cheers after lawmakers voted 215–208 to pass a War Powers…

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House Democrats Probe Ken Paxton's WinRed Blind Spot

Several members of the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., are investigating Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s failure to pursue…

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