Big Bend Border Wall Project Awarded $1.7 Billion Contract, Waiving Environmental Protections

Big Bend Border Wall Project Awarded $1.7 Billion Contract, Waiving Environmental Protections

Ashley Paredes
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May 18, 2026
After months of controversy surrounding plans to construct a border wall through Big Bend National Park in Texas, a $1.7...
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Nathaniel Moran Endorses John Cornyn in Texas Senate Runoff

Nathaniel Moran Endorses John Cornyn in Texas Senate Runoff

Raeylee Barefield
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May 18, 2026
Early voting began today in the Republican U.S. Senate runoff between Incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton, as...
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Greg Casar Challenges Linda McMahon on Education Spending vs. Trump Ballroom Cost

Greg Casar Challenges Linda McMahon on Education Spending vs. Trump Ballroom Cost

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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May 14, 2026
A congressional hearing turned contentious this week when Representative Greg Casar (D-TX) pressed Education Secretary Linda McMahon to compare the...
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Brandon Gill Named Chair of New House Task Force on Government Abuses

Brandon Gill Named Chair of New House Task Force on Government Abuses

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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May 13, 2026
Congressman Brandon Gill (R-TX) has been chosen to lead a newly created House task force to investigate what Republicans describe...
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John Cornyn Introduces I-47 'Trump Interstate' Bill to Change Highway 287

John Cornyn Introduces I-47 'Trump Interstate' Bill to Change Highway 287

Raeylee Barefield
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May 13, 2026
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) has introduced the I-47 Future Interstate Act, legislation that would designate U.S. Highway 287 as...
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A Death Sentence for Fentanyl Dealers? Chip Roy Says Yes

A Death Sentence for Fentanyl Dealers? Chip Roy Says Yes

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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May 12, 2026
Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX) has introduced legislation that would make drug dealers eligible for the death penalty if the fentanyl...
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John Cornyn Joins Supreme Court Push to Restrict Mail-Order Abortion Drugs

John Cornyn Joins Supreme Court Push to Restrict Mail-Order Abortion Drugs

Raeylee Barefield
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May 12, 2026
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) joined more than 100 Republican lawmakers in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme...
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Could the Government Control Your Money? Keith Self Is Trying to Make Sure It Can't

Could the Government Control Your Money? Keith Self Is Trying to Make Sure It Can't

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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May 11, 2026
Congressman Keith Self (R-TX) has a warning for Americans: the government's push toward digital currency is the last step toward...
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41 Texas Lawmakers Threaten Greg Abbott With a Constitutional Fight

41 Texas Lawmakers Threaten Greg Abbott With a Constitutional Fight

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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May 8, 2026
A Muslim community's canceled water park celebration has turned into a full-blown political and legal standoff in Texas, with dozens...
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John Cornyn Holds Narrow Lead Over Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Runoff

John Cornyn Holds Narrow Lead Over Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Runoff

Raeylee Barefield
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May 8, 2026
A new statewide survey released by Peak Insights shows U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) maintaining a slim advantage over Texas...
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