MYSTERIOUS: 2 - What They Never Told You

GOP donor now frontrunner for Texas AG

Mayes Middleton helped fund the right — but that’s nothing next to the money he’s spent on himself

Salon · May 23

GOP megadonor turned attorney general front-runner: How Mayes Middleton’s largesse fueled his rise

Middleton helped fund the Legislature’s swing to the right, and an internecine challenge to Ken Paxton. But that’s nothing next to the money he’s spent on himself.

The Texas Tribune · May 22

In GOP attorney general runoff, two hard-right conservatives spar over experience, Trump loyalty

State Sen. Mayes Middleton says Rep. Chip Roy betrayed the MAGA movement, while Roy says Middleton isn't qualified to work at the attorney general’s office, let alone lead it.

The Texas Tribune · May 19

GOP emerges from ‘hell week’ with deep divisions between Senate and House

During the final vote to close out the House’s “hell week,” a handful of Republicans had a message for the Senate: You’re responsible for the “suffering” agenda. Standing on the steps outside the Capitol on Thursday, House Freedom Caucus members loudly aired their grievances with the Senate. Republicans there have…

Roll Call · May 1

All New Cars Could Have Mandatory Surveillance Tech Unless Congress Stops This Mandate

Cars are already spying on drivers. A 2021 law requires manufacturers to install more tracking technology.

Reason · Apr 29

MAGA lawmaker introducing legislation to pave way for Trump’s ballroom

President has used the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday night as a new argument for building a ballroom

The Independent UK · Apr 26

New FISA proposal unveiled in House

House Republicans on Thursday released a new proposal that would extend a powerful surveillance authority for three years, but it was not immediately clear if it would garner enough support to win passage in the chamber. The updated text would reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, a…

Roll Call · Apr 23

After Virginia’s referendum, the Texas-ignited redistricting war is looking like a wash

Most Texas Republicans remained supportive of their state’s redraw even as their gains have been wiped out by California and Virginia.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 23

Rep. Chip Roy proposes the racist ‘MAMDANI Act’ to Congress

Rep. Chip Roy from Texas introduced a racist bill to Congress. Named the ‘MAMDANI Act,’ the bill aims to take extreme measures against perceived terrorists. But is Roy’s bill achievable or just a poor attempt at grabbing headlines?

The Mary Sue · Apr 22

GOP Lawmaker Proposes 'MAMDANI Act' Targeting Migrants Linked to Socialism, Communism and 'Islamic Fundamentalist' Groups

The bill's scope extends to individuals who produce or distribute materials supporting those ideologies

Latin Times · Apr 22