National Politics

Greg Casar Demands Investigation After ICE-Involved Shooting in Austin

After reports of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shooting an individual in Austin, Texas, Representative Greg Casar (D-TX)…

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Christian Menefee Presses Trump Administration on FEMA, Severe Weather Preparedness

Representative Christian Menefee (D-TX) is continuing to demand action from President Donald Trump’s administration to strengthen federal disaster response and…

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Democrats Move to Repeal New Four-Year Limit on International Student Visas

Representative Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX) is moving to repeal the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) recent four-year limit on visas for…

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As Crime Falls, Texas Eyes Addiction Treatment Behind Bars

AUSTIN—For the third year in a row, crime in Texas is falling, and state leaders are pointing to the decline…

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Water Resources Bill Passes the House With Houston Flood Protection Provision

The House of Representatives voted unanimously this week to pass the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, including…

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Senate Advances Ted Cruz’s Protect College Sports Act

The U.S. Senate voted 74-24 to advance Senator Ted Cruz’s (R-TX) Protect College Sports Act, making it one step closer…

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House Lawmakers Head Home Early After Tense Week on Capitol Hill

After just seven days in session after summer recess, House lawmakers are once again heading home early this week and…

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

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

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

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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