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Trump’s pardon of Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar leaves local Republicans surprised and disappointed

Some county GOP officials said the president’s pardon could complicate their plans to unseat the Laredo Democrat in South Texas’ battleground 28th Congressional District.

The Texas Tribune

Cuellar wins a key nod to regain a top House Appropriations post - Roll Call

Trump’s pardon of the Texan put Democrats in the awkward spot of having to decide whether to reinstate Cuellar to his former plum role.

Roll Call

Indiana rejection cuts into Trump's push to gain more GOP House seats

So far, Republicans are likely to have a net gain of just one to four seats in the redistricting war.

Axios

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After Trump pardon, Rep. Henry Cuellar restored to homeland security funding post

After his corruption indictment last year, the Laredo Democrat forfeited his role as the top Democrat on the House Appropriations subcommittee that oversees more than $65 billion in annual spending.

The Texas Tribune

These are the key Texas races for Congress in 2026 - Roll Call

Here’s how races in Texas are shaping up following Monday’s filing deadline for candidates for office in next year’s midterm elections.

Roll Call

Ex-Con Congressman Attempts a Texas Comeback

Steve Stockman, the felonious GOP politician, wants to return to Washington with a bid for a newly gerrymandered Houston-area district.

Texas Observer

‘Sorry Don, you got played’: Donald Trump melts down after Henry Cuellar announces Democratic campaign despite receiving his pardon

Donald Trump pardoned Henry Cuellar and his wife on Dec. 3, claiming their prosecution was a political hit job by Biden. But the real political play was Trump’s. He thought freeing Cuellar would buy loyalty and maybe even a party switch. Instead, Cuellar walked out of the courthouse and right…

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Trump Explodes Over 'Lack Of Loyalty' From Pardoned Congressman Cuellar

Donald Trump warns 'no more Mr. Nice Guy' after pardoned Congressman Henry Cuellar launches a Democratic reelection campaign, sparking fury over 'disloyalty'.

International Business Times UK

Trump news at a glance: Key Republican backs release of video of strike on alleged drug boat

Democrats are pushing the Trump administration to release the video of a second strike on the drug boat which was incapacitated in the Caribbean. Key US politics stories from 7 December 2025

The Guardian - US

Trump pardoned him days ago. Now he's furious the Democrat is running for reelection.

In pardoning Cuellar, Trump claimed the congressman was unfairly prosecuted.

Axios

Trump attacks Democrat he just pardoned over a ‘lack of LOYALTY’

Trump bemoans Democratic congressman’s refusal to play turncoat after pardon for bribery, money laundering charges

The Independent UK

Trump slams ‘lack of loyalty’ after pardoned Democrat says he won’t change party

Henry Cuellar launched House re-election bid as Democrat days after Trump pardoned him over bribery charges

The Guardian - US

Donald Trump's Statue Removed in Texas Museum as Visitors Kept Hitting It

In 2021, the wax statue of Donald Trump had to be moved to the storage unit of a wax museum in Texas as visitors kept hitting and scratching it.

International Business Times UK

Supreme Court’s map ruling sends Texas Democrats toward potential primaries, retirement or higher office bids

Houston Democrats are barreling toward a primary while North Texas Democrats await Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Senate decision.

The Texas Tribune

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Donald Trump calls former president a ‘threat to Democracy’ for those speaking the ‘TRUTH.’ Guess who needs a long, hard look in the mirror?

His obsession with Biden isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

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Donald Trump stuns Washington with unexpected pardon of Texas Democrat, calls him ‘beloved’ – but why?

This for the member of a party he hates from the depths of his heart

Roll Call

With Cuellar pardon, Trump again appears to undercut GOP’s midterm message - Roll Call

With his pardon of Henry Cuellar and warm words for Zohran Mamdani, President Trump appears to be stepping on Republicans' midterm messaging.

Roll Call

At the Races: Republicans in revolt? - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including a special election and a Trump pardon.

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The Independent UK

Trump pardons entertainment executive charged by president’s own Justice Department

Businessman Tim Leiweke becomes latest person to benefit from President Donald Trump’s sudden rush to grant clemency orders

The Independent UK

Trump’s latest pardon confuses Capitol Hill–and makes Mike Johnson’s job harder

Trump’s action is just the latest sign he is largely checked out in terms of helping Republicans after he’s gone, Eric Garcia writes

Axios

Trump's lawmaker pardon list stretches beyond Henry Cuellar

A dozen members of Congress — a vast majority of whom are former lawmakers — have received pardons.

Latin Times

Democratic Rep. Cuellar Thanks Trump For Pardon Of Conspiracy And Bribery Charges: 'Tremendous Leadership'

Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar thanked President Donald Trump for pardoning him of federal conspiracy and bribery charges on Wednesday, saying he showed "tremendous leadership" with his decision and took "the time to look at the facts."

Latin Times

Top Democrat Stands By Trump Pardoning Rep. Henry Cuellar, Indicted On Conspiracy And Bribery Charges

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stood by President Donald Trump's decision to pardon Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar, indicted on federal conspiracy and bribery charges last year.

The Independent UK

Biden derangement syndrome? Trump pardons Democrat to get back at former president

Cuellar and his wife had been facing bribery and conspiracy charges since last year

Axios

Trump pardons Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar in shock move

It is extremely rare for a Republican president to give clemency to a sitting Democratic member of Congress.

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