Gina Hinojosa Echoes Joaquin Castro’s Push to Close Dilley 'Trailer Prison’

Gina Hinojosa Echoes Joaquin Castro’s Push to Close Dilley 'Trailer Prison’

Payton Anderson
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November 13, 2026
Representative Joaquin Castro (D-TX) and Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa (D-TX) are calling for the closure of the Dilley Detention Center. As...
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The Election Is Over, But Confirmation Votes Aren’t

The Election Is Over, But Confirmation Votes Aren’t

Payton Anderson
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November 13, 2026
Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) is urging his colleagues not to let the recent election delay the confirmation of deserving candidates,...
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Henry Cuellar Rejects Progressive Democrats' Calls to Abolish ICE

Henry Cuellar Rejects Progressive Democrats' Calls to Abolish ICE

Payton Anderson
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November 13, 2026
Representative Henry Cuellar (D-TX), who is set to chair the House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee next Congress, rejected progressive calls...
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Democrats Miss the Call as the House Clears Sweeping Veterans’ Bill

Democrats Miss the Call as the House Clears Sweeping Veterans’ Bill

Payton Anderson
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November 12, 2026
The House of Representatives passed an expansive veterans’ benefits bill on Veterans Day by voice vote, but some confusion sparked...
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House Freedom Caucus Urges GOP to Finish the Job

House Freedom Caucus Urges GOP to Finish the Job

Payton Anderson
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November 12, 2026
Although the majority of its members will not be returning to Congress next year, the House Freedom Caucus plans to...
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Brandon Gill Backs Jim Jordan to Lead GOP, Vows to Fight Democrat ‘Lunatics’

Brandon Gill Backs Jim Jordan to Lead GOP, Vows to Fight Democrat ‘Lunatics’

Payton Anderson
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November 12, 2026
In lieu of a rough road back to a majority, Republicans are facing an uphill battle, but Representative Brandon Gill...
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House Advances Major Richard Star Act on Veterans Day

House Advances Major Richard Star Act on Veterans Day

Payton Anderson
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November 12, 2026
On Veterans Day, House lawmakers voted 245–175 to advance a procedural measure clearing the way for consideration of legislation that...
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August Pfluger Paves Republican Road to Redemption

August Pfluger Paves Republican Road to Redemption

Payton Anderson
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November 11, 2026
After a bruising defeat for Republicans last week, Representative August Pfluger (R-TX) is looking ahead to the party’s next chapter,...
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Lawmakers Signal Continued Hegseth Impeachment Fight After House Vote

Lawmakers Signal Continued Hegseth Impeachment Fight After House Vote

Payton Anderson
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November 11, 2026
After the House of Representatives rejected a resolution to advance articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his...
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House Republicans Select New Leaders After Midterm Election Losses

House Republicans Select New Leaders After Midterm Election Losses

Payton Anderson
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November 11, 2026
House Republicans convened to decide who will lead the party in its minority ranks next Congress and lead the party’s...
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