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Eleven U.S. House incumbents have lost primary elections so far this year — the second-highest since 2014

So far this year, 11 members of the U.S. House of Representatives have lost re-election in a primary. That’s the second-highest number of incumbents who have lost primary elections since 2014.

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'Abuse of Power': Al Green Moves to Impeach Trump Over Controversial ICE and CBP Enforcement Fatalities

Texas Representative Al Green has filed impeachment articles against Trump, citing constitutional violations related to ICE and CBP enforcement fatalities, sparking debate ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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Texas could send a record four GOP women to Congress — if they make it through November

Despite sending more Republicans to Congress than any other state, Texas has elected only five GOP women to the U.S. House in its history. Redistricting and retirements could change things.

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In Congress, Christian Menefee Says He’s Fighting for ‘the Least, the Last, and the Lost’

The latest politician to represent H-Town’s historic 18th Congressional District talks about his recent primary against Al Green, ICE, voting rights, and the U.S. Senate race.

Texas Observer

‘Where Do We Go from Here’: Forward or Backward?

In our nation’s civil rights fight, we seem to be losing the hard-fought progress for which so many bled and died.

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Boxed In From Both Sides: What Three Witnesses Say Really Happened Before the Houston ICE Shooting

A detained witness goes on record, Mexico escalates past diplomacy, and Texas investigators say they're locked out of evidence in an ICE shooting.

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Houston mayor questions city’s authority to probe ICE shooting amid calls for independent investigation

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s family, federal lawmakers and community advocates are pushing for local scrutiny, expressing distrust in federal officials.

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Trump Crypto Fans Rocked by $3.8B Loss as Congress Accuses POTUS of Running 'Meme Coin Ponzi Scheme'

Trump's crypto ventures have resulted in a $3.8 billion loss for nearly a million investors, while Trump himself profited $636 million, sparking political criticism and allegations of a Ponzi scheme.

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US Air Force Major breaks rules by taking to Capitol Hill steps in uniform to protest for Donald Trump’s Impeachment

"This is the example of sacrifice that members of Congress need to see and confront,”

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U.S. House campaign committees are targeting a combined 74 districts this election cycle

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) and the National Republican Congressional Committee(NRCC) are targeting a combined total of 74 congressional districts this election cycle.

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U.S. House campaign committees are targeting a combined 74 districts this election cycle

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Trump is pushing to have Congress ‘expunge’ his impeachments - even without a law saying its possible

The president said Congress should pass the resolution to scrub his first-term impeachments, claiming he did ‘nothing wrong’

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"It's this melodic, wonderful thing, with two guitars interweaving in a way that's not just shredding." The Black Keys' Patrick Carney picks the songs that have soundtracked his life

The Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney picks his records, artists and gigs of lasting significance

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Texas Dem's win backed by crypto bros

Christian Menefee, 38, unseated Al Green, 78, after Texas Republicans combined their districts into one

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Christian Menefee’s congressional win is a generational shift backed by cryptocurrency

Menefee, 38, unseated U.S. Rep. Al Green, 78, to represent a redrawn Harris County congressional district. The men faced off after Republicans combined parts of their current districts into one.

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’An Absolute Abomination’: Trump Goes Off Topic While Commemorating Deceased American Soldiers, Focuses On How Very Few of Them Are Named Donald

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In Harris County judge runoff, a Democratic upset underscores voters’ desire for new blood

Former Houston City Council member Letitia Plummer defeated longtime local politician Annise Parker to win the Democratic nomination for Harris County judge in what political experts say might be a sign of the changing of the guard.

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Nineteen states have conformed to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s No Tax on Tips deduction

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Incumbent Christian Menefee (D) defeated incumbent Al Green (D) in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas' 18th Congressional District on May 26, 2026

Incumbent Christian Menefee (D) defeated incumbent Al Green (D) in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas' 18th Congressional District on May 26, 2026.

Texas Observer

Christian Menefee’s Win Foreshadows Fights to Come Across the South

Al Green was a fighter past his prime, and Houstonians finally chose a new direction. But a post-Voting Rights Act world means that intraparty fights over Black representation are just beginning.

International Business Times UK

What's Next for Al Green? Christian Menefee's Rival Famous for 'Black People Aren't Apes' SOTU Protest Lost

Christian Menefee has ousted veteran lawmaker Al Green after Texas Republicans redrew Houston's districts, leaving the outspoken Trump critic suddenly without a seat in Congress.

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Trump’s justice department reportedly opens criminal investigation into E Jean Carroll – as it happened

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Veteran Texas congressman Al Green beaten in Democratic primary runoff

Christian Menefee wins 18th district race after Republican gerrymandering carved up Green’s reliably Democratic seat

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Alex Mealer wins GOP nomination for new Houston congressional district, defeating state Rep. Briscoe Cain

The Army veteran was endorsed by President Donald Trump and saw millions in outside spending on her behalf. Cain, meanwhile, was backed by Gov. Greg Abbott.

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Christian Menefee defeats longtime Houston Rep. Al Green in Texas’ new 18th Congressional District

Green’s loss means the Texas House delegation is losing one of its most senior members, who served more than 20 years in Congress.

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