New Bill Would Replace Time-and-a-Half With Double Pay for Overtime Hours

New Bill Would Replace Time-and-a-Half With Double Pay for Overtime Hours

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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June 18, 2026
A group of House Democrats wants to fundamentally change how American workers are compensated for working overtime, and they say...
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White House UFC Event Draws Corruption Questions Alongside Cageside Cheers

White House UFC Event Draws Corruption Questions Alongside Cageside Cheers

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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June 15, 2026
The South Lawn of the White House was transformed into something few could have imagined Sunday night: a professional fighting...
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LONESTAR — 6.15.2026 — Ken Paxton Defends Texas Tech — Trump Withdraws Iran Strikes — and More...

LONESTAR — 6.15.2026 — Ken Paxton Defends Texas Tech — Trump Withdraws Iran Strikes — and More...

Daniel Molina
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June 15, 2026
Ken Paxton Warns Big 12 Conference Against Sanctioning Texas Tech Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) warned the Big 12...
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Greg Casar Seeks to Double Federal Overtime Pay Rate

Greg Casar Seeks to Double Federal Overtime Pay Rate

Raeylee Barefield
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June 12, 2026
U.S. Representative Greg Casar (D) has introduced legislation that would double federal overtime pay from time-and-a-half to double-time for hours...
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Greg Casar Revives Home Team Act as NBA Finals Spotlight Team Relocation Fears

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

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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June 9, 2026
With the NBA Finals underway between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, Congressman Greg Casar (D-TX) is...
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LONESTAR — 6.5.2026 — Joaquin Castro Presses Rubio Over Israel — Markwayne Mullin Defends Immigration Enforcement — and More...

LONESTAR — 6.5.2026 — Joaquin Castro Presses Rubio Over Israel — Markwayne Mullin Defends Immigration Enforcement — and More...

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June 5, 2026
Joaquin Castro Presses Marco Rubio on Israel’s Nuclear Arsenal and Lebanon Conflict Amid rocky military negotiations between Israel and Lebanon......
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AOC's Bagels Beat Greg Casar's Tortillas as Knicks Pull Off Game 1 Comeback

AOC's Bagels Beat Greg Casar's Tortillas as Knicks Pull Off Game 1 Comeback

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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June 4, 2026
Before the opening tip-off of the 2026 NBA Finals, Representatives Greg Casar (D-TX) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) found time for...
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LONESTAR — 6.1.2026 — Telnyx Announces National Software Rankings — Greg Casar Pursues 'AI Token Tax' — and More...

LONESTAR — 6.1.2026 — Telnyx Announces National Software Rankings — Greg Casar Pursues 'AI Token Tax' — and More...

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June 1, 2026
Austin-Based Tech Firm Telnyx Debuts on National Software Rankings, Signaling Broader Texas Surge The Austin-based telecom/AI company debuts at No....
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LONESTAR — 5.15.2026 — Abbott Expands Repeat Offender Task Force — Casar Questions Secretary McMahon Over Trump Ballroom Cost — and More...

LONESTAR — 5.15.2026 — Abbott Expands Repeat Offender Task Force — Casar Questions Secretary McMahon Over Trump Ballroom Cost — and More...

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May 15, 2026
Greg Abbott Expands Repeat Offender Task Force into Major Metro Areas Governor Greg Abbott (R) has directed the Texas Department...
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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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