texas politics

Rep. Van Duyne Defends 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' Calls for More Spending Reforms

WASHINGTON—U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne (R) defended her support for the “big, beautiful bill,” highlighting key provisions she says benefit…

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LONESTAR — 7.17.2025 — Nathan Johnson Announces AG Bid — Ken Paxton Questions John Cornyn's Q2 Fundraising Numbers — and More...

Sen. Nathan Johnson Becomes First Democrat in 2026 Texas AG Race State Senator Nathan Johnson (D) has launched his campaign…

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Paxton Questions Cornyn's Q2 Fundraising Numbers

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s (R) U.S. Senate campaign is challenging the fundraising claims made by Senator John Cornyn (R) this…

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Sen. Nathan Johnson Becomes First Democrat in 2026 Texas AG Race

State Senator Nathan Johnson (D) has launched his campaign for Texas Attorney General, becoming the first Democrat to announce a…

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LONESTAR — 7.16.2025 — Abbott Praises First Responders Amidst Dangerous Flooding — Special Session Will Address Redistricting — and More...

Governor Greg Abbott (R) visited Donald Lewis Hisle Elementary School on Monday to receive a briefing and hold a press…

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Steve Toth Challenging Dan Crenshaw for his Congressional Seat

State Rep. Steve Toth (R), a staunch conservative, has announced a primary challenge against U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R), setting…

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Texas Special Session to Address Redistricting Amid DOJ Gerrymandering Claims

A new political fight is brewing in Texas after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) alleged racial gerrymandering in four…

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House Republicans Block Epstein Files Release

In a move likely to anger conservatives, House Republicans have blocked an attempt to pressure the Department of Justice to…

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LONESTAR — 7.15.2025 — Noem Rejects FEMA Criticism Over Flooding Response — Flash Floods Raise Death Toll to 132 — and More...

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is rejecting criticism that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was unprepared for the deadly…

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Cornyn Raises $3.9M in Q2, Outpacing Paxton in Senate Race

Senator John Cornyn’s (R) re-election campaign announced it had fundraised $3.9 million for the second quarter of 2025, bolstering his…

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