Trump claims he could have targeted Obama, Clinton, and Biden for ‘bad things’ but chose not to: ‘I view the presidency as a very sacred position’ Trump says he treats the presidency with respect We Got This Covered · Oct 8
Third Trump Impeachment Would Be About 'Setting a Standard,' Ro Khanna Says on NBC Rep. Ro Khanna says a third Trump impeachment should remain possible if Democrats retake the House, arguing on NBC that impeachment could set constitutional standards. International Business Times UK · Sep 29
Rating changes: A dozen more races move toward Democrats ANALYSIS — Another week and another batch of races has shifted toward Democrats in the latest ratings by Inside Elections. With six weeks to go before Election Day, we’re still anticipating a typical midterm election in which the president’s party loses seats in Congress. The big question is how many… Roll Call · Sep 22
‘My whole identity was wrapped up in Ally McBeal’ – Calista Flockhart on her smash hit 90s comedy rollercoaster ‘In the street or at restaurants, people still come up to me and say, “I became a lawyer because of you.” But I just went to work and said my lines!’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 21
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. Ballotpedia · Aug 28
'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. International Business Times UK · Aug 24
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. The Texas Tribune · Jul 30
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 · Jul 29
‘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. Texas Observer · Jul 22
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. Latin Times · Jul 10
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. The Texas Tribune · Jul 8
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. International Business Times UK · Jul 6
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,” We Got This Covered · Jul 3
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. Ballotpedia · Jun 30
Ballotpedia · Jun 29 U.S. House campaign committees are targeting a combined 74 districts this election cycle Welcome to the Monday, June 29, 2026, Brew.
The Independent UK · Jun 12 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’
Louder · Jun 12 "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
Salon · Jun 7 Texas Dem's win backed by crypto bros Christian Menefee, 38, unseated Al Green, 78, after Texas Republicans combined their districts into one
The Texas Tribune · Jun 5 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.
The Mary Sue · May 31 ’An Absolute Abomination’: Trump Goes Off Topic While Commemorating Deceased American Soldiers, Focuses On How Very Few of Them Are Named Donald not too many
The Texas Tribune · May 29 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.
Ballotpedia · May 28 Nineteen states have conformed to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s No Tax on Tips deduction Welcome to the Thursday, May 28, 2026, Brew.
Ballotpedia · May 27 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 · May 27 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 · May 27 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.