The ‘Clown Show’ Congressional Stock Ban That Couldn’t Avoid a Voter-ID Fight

The ‘Clown Show’ Congressional Stock Ban That Couldn’t Avoid a Voter-ID Fight

Payton Anderson
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July 23, 2026
The House of Representatives voted 232 to 198 to restrict members of Congress from buying individual stocks, but Republicans attached...
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Democrats Break With Tradition As NDAA Becomes a Foreign Policy Fight

Democrats Break With Tradition As NDAA Becomes a Foreign Policy Fight

Payton Anderson
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July 23, 2026
The usually bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has been through the wringer in the last few weeks as members...
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Iran War Enters New Phase: Lawmakers Weigh Diplomacy vs. Military Pressure

Iran War Enters New Phase: Lawmakers Weigh Diplomacy vs. Military Pressure

Payton Anderson
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July 23, 2026
The war between the United States and Iran has entered a new phase, as lawmakers weigh whether America’s allies are...
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LONESTAR — 7.23.2026 —Congress Debates Smithsonian's Role—John Cornyn Questions Todd Blanche— and More...

LONESTAR — 7.23.2026 —Congress Debates Smithsonian's Role—John Cornyn Questions Todd Blanche— and More...

Staff Reports
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July 23, 2026
Who Gets to Tell America’s Story? Congress Debates the Smithsonian’s Role. A White House report criticizing the Smithsonian National Museum...
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Stop Insider Trading Act Moves to House Floor, Goes to a Vote

Stop Insider Trading Act Moves to House Floor, Goes to a Vote

Ashley Paredes
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July 22, 2026
The Stop Insider Trading Act moved to the House floor, and lawmakers are expected to make a final vote today....
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University of Houston Joins Texas Nuclear Alliance, Expanding Nuclear Research

University of Houston Joins Texas Nuclear Alliance, Expanding Nuclear Research

Raeylee Barefield
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July 22, 2026
The University of Houston has joined the Texas Nuclear Alliance, strengthening its role in advanced nuclear research, workforce development, and...
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John Cornyn Threatens To Break With Trump on Nominees

John Cornyn Threatens To Break With Trump on Nominees

Payton Anderson
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July 22, 2026
The Senate voted along party lines to continue with the nominations of two diplomatic posts, despite threats from Texas Senator...
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House Committee Advances August Pfluger's Bill Combating Xylazine trafficking

House Committee Advances August Pfluger's Bill Combating Xylazine trafficking

Raeylee Barefield
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July 22, 2026
Congressman August Pfluger's (R) bipartisan Combating Illicit Xylazine Act unanimously advanced out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, moving...
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Greg Abbott Signs Executive Order Targeting Birth Tourism Schemes in Texas Healthcare Industry

Greg Abbott Signs Executive Order Targeting Birth Tourism Schemes in Texas Healthcare Industry

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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July 22, 2026
Governor Greg Abbott (R-AZ) is taking direct aim at what he calls birth tourism fraud, signing an executive order Tuesday...
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John Cornyn Questions Todd Blanche on IRS Settlement and Mail-Order Abortion Policy

John Cornyn Questions Todd Blanche on IRS Settlement and Mail-Order Abortion Policy

Raeylee Barefield
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July 22, 2026
Senator John Cornyn (R) questioned Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche during his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing, raising concerns about...
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