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New Poll Shows James Talarico Holds Three-Point Lead Over Ken Paxton

A recent public opinion poll shows United States Senate Candidate James Talarico holds a three-point lead over Attorney General Ken Paxton,…

2 weeks ago

‘Reconciliation 3.0’ Faces Hurdles From Both Parties

Republicans pushed several spending bills through walls of partisan pushback last week, but the party remains set on aiming for…

3 weeks ago

The ‘Clown Show’ Congressional Stock Ban That Couldn’t Avoid a Voter-ID Fight

The House of Representatives voted 232 to 198 to restrict members of Congress from buying individual stocks, but Republicans attached…

3 weeks ago

Democrats Break With Tradition As NDAA Becomes a Foreign Policy Fight

The usually bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has been through the wringer in the last few weeks as members…

3 weeks ago

Veterans Bill Stalls Amid Partisan Fight Over Benefit Cuts

Republican leaders in the House of Representatives have pulled a veteran benefits package that sought to expand benefits by cutting…

4 weeks ago

Congress Debates the Future of DEI Policies

The debate over Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies continues to divide lawmakers, with some arguing the initiatives reinforce racial…

4 weeks ago

Texas Democrats Challenge ICE Over Fatal Houston Shooting

Representative Sylvia Garcia (D-TX) is rallying Texas Democrats to call for a full investigation into the fatal shooting of Lorenzo…

1 month ago

Christian Menefee Raises Concerns Over EPA’s Houston Environmental Investigation

Representative Christian Menefee (D-TX) is demanding answers from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on its investigation of the…

1 month ago

Texas Democrats Warn Ending TPS Could Upend Communities Everywhere

Following yesterday’s United States Supreme Court decision that would allow the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for…

2 months ago

House of Representatives Votes to Fast-Track Union Contracts

The House of Representatives is advocating for faster first-time labor contracts, voting 230-193 for a bill that would accelerate the…

2 months ago