LONESTAR — 9.18.2026 —Democrats Criticize Trump's $5K Promise—Mystic Alerts Act Advances— and More...

LONESTAR — 9.18.2026 —Democrats Criticize Trump's $5K Promise—Mystic Alerts Act Advances— and More...

Staff Reports
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September 18, 2026
Trump’s $5,000 Promise Sparks Pushback From House Democrats After last week’s Republican midterm convention, Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) had a...
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Mystic Alerts Act Advances in Senate After Central Texas Floods

Mystic Alerts Act Advances in Senate After Central Texas Floods

Raeylee Barefield
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September 17, 2026
The bipartisan Mystic Alerts Act, led by Rep. August Pfluger (R), advanced through the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee,...
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House Passes Bill Combating Illicit Xylazine

House Passes Bill Combating Illicit Xylazine

Raeylee Barefield
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September 17, 2026
Congressman August Pfluger's (R) bipartisan, bicameral Combating Illicit Xylazine Act passed the U.S. House unanimously, advancing legislation that would place...
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Ted Cruz Hosts Roundtable Seeking to Push TREY'S Law to House

Ted Cruz Hosts Roundtable Seeking to Push TREY'S Law to House

Raeylee Barefield
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September 17, 2026
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R) hosted a roundtable Wednesday on the Terminating Restrictive Enforcement of Youth Settlements (TREY'S) Law, bringing...
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Apex and Meta Sign 144 MW Solar Agreement in Texas

Apex and Meta Sign 144 MW Solar Agreement in Texas

Raeylee Barefield
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September 17, 2026
Apex Clean Energy and Meta signed a power purchase agreement for environmental attributes from the 144 MW Starling Solar project...
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Trump’s $5,000 Promise Sparks Pushback From House Democrats

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

Payton Anderson
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September 17, 2026
After last week’s Republican midterm convention, Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) had a few things to say about President Donald Trump’s...
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Congress Passes Bill Protecting Ratepayers. Some Lawmakers Question If It’s Enough

Congress Passes Bill Protecting Ratepayers. Some Lawmakers Question If It’s Enough

Payton Anderson
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September 17, 2026
Lawmakers are continuing to debate how to address constituents’ growing concerns over large-load data centers, with bipartisan proposals emerging to...
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House Lawmakers Pass Lindsey Graham Sanctions Bill Despite Tariff Fight

House Lawmakers Pass Lindsey Graham Sanctions Bill Despite Tariff Fight

Payton Anderson
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September 17, 2026
The House of Representatives voted 262-159 to give final congressional approval to the Lindsey Graham Russia and Iran Sanctions Bill,...
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Congress Faces Growing AI Safety Fears

Congress Faces Growing AI Safety Fears

Payton Anderson
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September 17, 2026
The warnings from top AI executives on the threats of artificial intelligence are dividing members of Congress, as Democrats call...
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LONESTAR — 9.17.2026 —Non-Citizens Arrested in Texas Election Cases—House Passes Third War Powers Resolution— and More...

LONESTAR — 9.17.2026 —Non-Citizens Arrested in Texas Election Cases—House Passes Third War Powers Resolution— and More...

Staff Reports
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September 17, 2026
Seven Non-citizens Arrested in Texas Election-Related Cases Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced the arrests of seven non-citizens indicted in...
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