Payton Anderson

Troy Nehls Goes After Buyers Driving Child Trafficking

Last week, Representative Troy Nehls (R-TX) introduced legislation aimed at strengthening federal efforts to combat the trafficking and sexual exploitation…

4 weeks ago

Trump Eyes Deal While Iran Hits Pause

As members of Congress return to Washington, D.C., this week, the tabled issue of ending the war in Iran remains…

4 weeks ago

Dilley Detention Center Draws Renewed Scrutiny From Democrats

Last week, Representatives Joaquin Castro (D-TX), Nanette Barragán (D-CA) and Greg Stanton (D-AZ) initiated another oversight visit to the Dilley…

4 weeks ago

DHS Funding Gets Final Approval From House of Representatives

The House of Representatives voted 214-212 to pass a bill sending $70 billion to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS)…

4 weeks ago

New Bill Targets Data Centers to Track AI's Footprint

As AI-driven data centers expand across the country, members of Congress are seeking greater transparency regarding the impact on local…

4 weeks ago

Texas Democrats See Wins and Losses in Reshaped Runoff Races

Tuesday’s runoff primary elections left many voters with mixed feelings, with some celebrating a win and others mourning a loss…

1 month ago

‘You’re a Target Now’: Pat Fallon Seeks Oversight Chair Role to Tighten Security

With Capitol Hill buzzing over growing cyberthreats from China, Representative Pat Fallon (R-TX) says he wants to help members of…

1 month ago

Ken Paxton, James Talarico Trade Blistering Attacks After Runoff Victories

Following Tuesday’s primary runoff elections, the people of Texas have decided Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-TX) and State Representative James…

1 month ago

House Clears Major Affordable Housing Bill, but Senate Path Remains Uncertain

After a back-and-forth amendment process, the House of Representatives passed a landmark housing bill 396-13 last week to lower costs,…

1 month ago

Chinese Cyber Threats Flood U.S., Texas Water Systems’ Defenses

Members of Congress in Washington, D.C., are stressing the impacts of China’s growing cyber threats across the United States, but…

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