False Scientific Research Becomes Congress’s Latest Fraud Crackdown

False Scientific Research Becomes Congress’s Latest Fraud Crackdown

Payton Anderson
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June 26, 2026
Lawmakers are increasing scrutiny of federally funded scientific research, warning that fraud and weak oversight could undermine both taxpayer dollars...
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Chip Roy Breaks With the Crowd, Calls ROAD to Housing Act a Red Flag

Chip Roy Breaks With the Crowd, Calls ROAD to Housing Act a Red Flag

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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June 25, 2026
While many lawmakers on both sides of the aisle expressed frustration over President Donald Trump's decision to block the 21st...
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Texas Awards $22 Million to Strengthen Power Grid in Panhandle

Texas Awards $22 Million to Strengthen Power Grid in Panhandle

Raeylee Barefield
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June 25, 2026
Governor Greg Abbott announced more than $22 million in Texas Energy Fund grants for North Plains Electric Cooperative to improve...
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SCOTUS Ruling Allows Trump Administration to End TPS for Syria and Haiti

SCOTUS Ruling Allows Trump Administration to End TPS for Syria and Haiti

Ashley Paredes
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June 25, 2026
The Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 vote Thursday in Mullin v. Doe the Trump administration can end Temporary Protected...
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Texas SNAP Error Rate Exceeds Federal Threshold, Could Trigger Penalties

Texas SNAP Error Rate Exceeds Federal Threshold, Could Trigger Penalties

Raeylee Barefield
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June 25, 2026
Texas recorded a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payment error rate of 9.34% in fiscal year 2025, well above the...
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Home Care Cuts For Veterans Spark Concern Among Texas Democrats

Home Care Cuts For Veterans Spark Concern Among Texas Democrats

Payton Anderson
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June 25, 2026
A group of Texas Democrats in the House of Representatives is calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to...
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'Turning Trash into Treasure’: Lawmakers Eye Domestic Critical Mineral Supply

'Turning Trash into Treasure’: Lawmakers Eye Domestic Critical Mineral Supply

Payton Anderson
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June 25, 2026
The global race for energy innovation is heating up on Capitol Hill, with lawmakers and federal agencies now exploring new...
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Congress Faces High-Stakes Vote on Historic Defense Budget

Congress Faces High-Stakes Vote on Historic Defense Budget

Payton Anderson
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June 25, 2026
With the end of the summer session approaching, Congress is racing to resolve a long list of priorities, including the...
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U.S. Appeals Court Allows Trump Administration to Expedite Deportations Nationwide

U.S. Appeals Court Allows Trump Administration to Expedite Deportations Nationwide

Ashley Paredes
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June 24, 2026
A federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday the Trump administration can resume an expedited deportation process nationwide for those not...
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Trump Cancels Signing of Major Housing Act, Demands SAVE Act

Trump Cancels Signing of Major Housing Act, Demands SAVE Act

Payton Anderson
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June 24, 2026
The long-anticipated 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan housing reform package, appeared poised to reach President Donald Trump’s...
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