A sweeping college sports overhaul bill clears early hurdle in Senate vote Legislation to broadly regulate college sports has cleared a first major hurdle in the Senate The Independent UK · Sep 16
Mail-in disaster averted as Trump in angry froth after court defeat Election officials continue push to assure Americans mail ballots are safe after supreme court rules against president The Guardian - US · Sep 15
US House votes for third time to end Iran war after $38bn cost is revealed Damaging budget report estimates cost will grow by $3bn per month and stockpiles of weapons could take five years to rebuild The Guardian - US · Sep 15
U.S. Rep. Brandon Gill seeks top Republican oversight post Another Texan, Rep. Pat Fallon, also is seeking a leadership role on the top investigatory committee for the U.S. House. The Texas Tribune · Sep 15
College NIL bill moves forward on Senate floor A potentially landmark Senate college sports bill easily cleared a procedural hurdle on Tuesday, moving the bipartisan legislation one step closer to advancing out of the chamber. The Senate voted 74-24 on the procedural step, which opens a path to an eventual vote on passage. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., one… Roll Call · Sep 15
Texas Railroad Commission 2026: What it does and who’s running in the race The commission doesn't have anything to do with railroads. It regulates Texas’ oil and gas industry. Here’s where 2026 candidates Bo French, Jon Rosenthal and Arthur DiBianca stand. The Texas Tribune · Sep 15
Bessent Defends Treasury Intervention Amid Bond Sell-Off. Democrats Question Trump's Economic Comeback Claims. The exchange became increasingly tense as lawmakers interrupted Bessent's responses and demanded direct answers to questions. International Business Times · Sep 15
The Trump Administration Shut Down a Police Misconduct Database. Now It's Facing a FOIA Lawsuit The White House said the database tracking misconduct by federal law enforcement officers was "full of woke, anti-police concepts." Reason · Sep 15
Distortion by Omission: The New York Times and "Pro-Palestine" Demonstrations If you are someone who gets their news primarily from the New York Times and NPR, as many liberal-leaning Americans… The post Distortion by Omission: The New York Times and "Pro-Palestine" Demonstrations appeared first on Reason Magazine. Reason · Sep 15
Trump Slams Supreme Court Over Mail Ballot Decision, Calls Ruling a 'Disaster' for America In a lengthy statement on his Truth Social platform, Trump argued that the Supreme Court's decision represented a setback for election security and criticized the justices who did not support his administration's position. International Business Times · Sep 15
Families of the 67 who died in last year's midair collision want reforms to prevent the next tragedy The loved ones of the 67 people killed in last year's collision between an airliner and Army helicopter over Washington, D.C., have a message for Congress and regulators The Independent UK · Sep 15
Pete Hegseth Faces Impeachment Vote as Thomas Massie Calls Iran War Unlawful Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has filed a privileged resolution seeking Pete Hegseth's impeachment, accusing the defence secretary of unlawfully prolonging the Iran war and violating Congress's war powers. International Business Times UK · Sep 15
Republicans criticize racist social media post by Texas member running for office Karl Rove, a respected GOP consultant, further said he would vote for ‘bigot’ Bo French’s Democratic opponent after post The Guardian - US · Sep 15
Republican Thomas Massie proposes impeaching Pete Hegseth over Iran war Congressman says defense secretary repeatedly violated constitution through his handling of Iran war The Guardian - US · Sep 15
Roll Call · Sep 15 Kevin McCarthy looks back on his brush with the speakership As Kevin McCarthy pulled a drape off his smiling portrait at the Capitol on Tuesday, it wasn’t the only blast from the past. Crowded into Statuary Hall for the unveiling were members past and present, ranging from fierce loyalists to rivals to erstwhile friends. Even a Democrat sang the former…
The Texas Tribune · Sep 15 Rep. Drew Darby tears into oil and gas commissioner for defying order to appear at Capitol Wayne Christian said his agency’s meeting kept him from addressing lawmakers about eliminating some public comments at the Texas Railroad Commission.
The Independent UK · Sep 15 How the Federal Reserve interest rate hike will affect your mortgage and credit cards If the Fed raises interest rates, it would be the first hike in more than three years
Roll Call · Sep 15 Texas Democrats see opportunity in potential GOP-drawn ‘dummymander’ SAN ANTONIO — Johnny Garcia donned his signature cowboy hat, grabbed a stack of candidate brochures and hit the neighborhoods of northern Bexar County on a sweltering Saturday morning. Campaigning for a House seat redrawn to favor Republicans, the Texas Democrat approached Matthew Naef and launched into his pitch. “I…
Reason · Sep 15 Thomas Massie Just Filed 8 Articles of Impeachment Against Pete Hegseth The Kentucky congressman says he will force a vote on removing Hegseth, who is accused of "abusing the power of his office to ignore congressional war powers resolutions, to kidnap foreign leaders, and to intimidate critics of the Trump administration."
The Independent UK · Sep 15 Federal authorities allege more than $10M in childcare payment fraud in California Federal authorities have charged a dozen people for fraudulently collecting over $10 million in childcare payments without having actual attendees at their facilities
The Guardian - US · Sep 15 Georgia city removes 23-year-old mayor after sexting and municipal funds scandal Jayden Williams of Stockbridge alleged to have made inappropriate texts to teen and using city funds improperly
International Business Times UK · Sep 15 Georgia's Youngest Mayor Ousted After 10 Months in Office Amid Sexting Allegations with 18-Year-Old Student Stockbridge City Council removed 23-year-old Mayor Jayden Williams after an investigation into messages with an 18-year-old and improper credit card purchases.
Reason · Sep 15 Trump Goes Postal On Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Barrett What did the Justices tell Trump during their interviews to make the President think otherwise?
Latin Times · Sep 15 Trump Jr. Confirms Russian Oligarch Paid for Private Island and Other Wedding Expenses Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Trump confirmed Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev funded key expenses for their wedding celebrations in the Bahamas, prompting calls for investigation from Congressional Democrats.
Latin Times · Sep 15 Attorney General Blanche Defends Trump Mail-Ballot Rules as Courts Block Them — 'There's a Lot of Evidence' Attorney General Todd Blanche defended proposed mail-ballot rules following a Supreme Court rejection, claiming common sense and evidence point to fraud risks while confirming ongoing DOJ investigations into voter eligibility across multiple states.