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Redrawing Texas: the Republican plan to stack the decks for the midterms

Redistricting gives Republicans in the state the opportunity to ‘increase their strength and numbers’, experts say

The Guardian - US

Trump's signing of 'One Big Beautiful Bill' includes $85 million to move space shuttle Discovery from Smithsonian to Texas

The "One Big Beautiful Bill," now enacted, directs that space shuttle Discovery be removed from the Smithsonian and placed on display at Space Center Houston by January 2027.

Space

Trump’s bill could relocate a Smithsonian space shuttle

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Here’s what’s in Trump’s GOP megabill and how it will affect Texans

The wide-ranging bill is the vehicle for much of Trump’s domestic policy agenda, containing key changes that will affect daily life for millions of Texans.

The Texas Tribune

Paxton drops appeal: Texas to pay $6.6 million to whistleblowers

The Legislature will still have to appropriate the funds to pay the judgment, either during the upcoming special session or during the next regular session.

The Texas Tribune

Space Shuttle is set to be moved out of Smithsonian and to Texas thanks to Trump’s tax bill

President Donald Trump’s bill will allocate $85 million to transport the Discovery space shuttle from the Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum to Space Center Houston

The Independent UK

At the Races: OBBB vs. OBUB - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including budget reconciliation and campaign launches.

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Former astronaut Terry Virts talks about his Senate run, Trump and the NASA budget in exclusive Space.com interview (video)

Space.com sat down recently with retired NASA astronaut Terry Virts to talk about space, politics and his run in Texas for a seat in the U.S. Senate.

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Former Rep. Colin Allred makes another bid for Senate in Texas - Roll Call

Former Texas Rep. Colin Allred is running for Senate again, this time against Republican John Cornyn, who faces a tough primary challenge, too.

Roll Call

Senate passes GOP’s tax and spending bill with Cornyn, Cruz priorities included

The package includes $13.5 billion to reimburse states for border spending. It is expected to meet resistance in the House from some Texas Republicans.

The Texas Tribune

Seven and counting? Tally of open Senate seats continues to climb - Roll Call

There are currently seven open Senate seats, above the average for an election cycle, with potentially more departures to come.

Roll Call

Democrat Colin Allred Launches New Senate Bid, Vying For John Cornyn's Seat After Losing To Ted Cruz

Former Democratic Rep. Colin Allred is launching a Senate bid to unseat Republican Sen. John Cornyn, already facing a tough primary contest from Texas AG Ken Paxton

Latin Times

Texas Democrat Colin Allred launches 2026 U.S. Senate campaign

Allred lost to U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz last year by 8.5 points while outperforming the top of the ticket.

The Texas Tribune

Sen. John Cornyn looks to overcome Paxton primary challenge by embracing Trump

As he faces the toughest electoral challenge of his career, Cornyn has also wielded his powers as a U.S. senator to lean into partisan issues prized by the GOP base.

The Texas Tribune

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Justice Department closes investigation into Muslim-centered community near Dallas

The U.S. Department of Justice has closed its civil rights investigation into a planned Muslim-centered community near Dallas without filing charges

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott orders preemptive strike on screwworm in Texas

Abbott ordered two Texas agencies to begin working together and with residents and business leaders to stop the spread of the invasive fly before it even starts.

Roll Call

Republicans aim to revive Texas wins in sweeping budget package - Roll Call

Big priorities for the Texas GOP delegation may have gotten a new lease on life when senators released revised reconciliation text.

Euronews

Donald Trump drops the F-bomb: Is the presidential profanity really that shocking?

Euronews Culture delves into the usage of the word 'fuck' by politicians and the history of the swear word, following Donald Trump's recent and colourful comments on the White House lawn.

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The Independent UK

Republicans A-OK with Trump’s unchecked power to order Iran military strikes

Democrats, meanwhile, say ‘it's a basic expectation that they come and give us an update’

Space

Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts announces campaign for Texas Senate seat

Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts is running for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas.

Roll Call

Houston, we still have a problem: Shuttle move blocked by ‘Byrd rule’ - Roll Call

A late move to transfer the space shuttle Discovery from Virginia to Houston was blocked, at least for now, on a Senate procedural review.

The Texas Tribune

Former astronaut Terry Virts drops Senate bid, announces run for Congress in redrawn Houston-area district

The retired Air Force colonel launched his campaign for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in June, but he struggled to gain traction over other candidates.

The Texas Tribune

As Ted Cruz calls for a regime change in Iran, other Texas Republicans are more cautious

Cruz’s intense interview with Tucker Carlson earlier this week exposed a rift in President Donald Trump’s coalition.

Roll Call

Senate Republicans echo Trump allegations on Biden autopen use - Roll Call

Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee used a hearing Wednesday to air questions about use of the autopen in the Biden administration.

The Guardian - US

Democrats boycott hearing on alleged cover-up of Biden’s mental decline

Senate inquiry addressing ‘constitutional crisis’ of Biden’s cognitive decline was attended by just one Democrat

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