U.S. Congress

Keith Self Pushes to Block Foreign Aid Funding for Abortions

Representative Keith Self (R-TX) is calling on his colleagues to support a measure that would prevent U.S. foreign aid money…

4 months ago

Chip Roy Seeks to Strip Pay and Leadership Perks After 12 Years in Congress

Congressman Chip Roy (R) introduced legislation that would eliminate congressional salaries and leadership privileges for lawmakers who serve more than…

4 months ago

Greg Abbott Has Yet to Call a Special Election to Replace Tony Gonzales

Nearly two months after U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R- San Antonio) resigned from Congress, Gov. Greg Abbott still has not…

4 months ago

Sid Miller, Brooke Rollins Clash Over Federal Response to Screwworm Outbreak

A public dispute between Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller (R)  and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins (R) intensified as New…

4 months ago

Congress Weighs Risks and Rewards of EPA Reorganization

Members of the House of Representatives are evaluating the ongoing internal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reorganization, debating whether the changes…

4 months ago

House Lawmakers Give Final Greenlight to $70 Billion for Immigration Enforcement

The House of Representatives voted 214-212 to pass a bill sending $70 billion to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS)…

4 months ago

Greg Casar Revives Home Team Act as NBA Finals Spotlight Team Relocation Fears

With the NBA Finals underway between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, Congressman Greg Casar (D-TX) is…

4 months ago

Greg Abbott Announces $166 Million in Energy Assistance for Low-Income Texans

Governor Greg Abbott announced $166 million in energy assistance funding that will help low-income Texans pay utility bills, improve home…

4 months ago

John Cornyn Seeks to Increase Penalties for Gun Store Thefts

Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) has joined Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and 17 other Republican senators in introducing the FFL Protection…

4 months ago

Congressional Creators Caucus Hosts First Creator Row on Capitol Hill

Representatives Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) and Yvette Clarke (D-NY) hosted the first-ever Creator Row on Capitol Hill, bringing together creators,…

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