GOP proposes "another barrier" to voting Critics say the SAVE Act could make it hard for women who have changed their name to prove they are eligible voters Salon · Feb 21, 2025
Governor Abbott Offers Over 100 Miles of Texas Borderlands in $11B Deal with Federal Government While Texas Republicans largely back Abbott's request, it remains uncertain whether Congress will approve the funding Latin Times · Feb 16, 2025
Texas Lawmaker Proposes Proof of Citizenship Bill; 9% of Eligible Voters Lack Required Documents Voting rights advocates say the bill would disproportionately affect married women, young voters, and minorities. Latin Times · Feb 14, 2025
GOP budget framework gets over initial hurdle in House - Roll Call The House Budget Committee approved a fiscal framework that inches Republicans closer to their prized “big, beautiful” reconciliation bill. Roll Call · Feb 13, 2025
House budget headed for panel approval after deal with holdouts - Roll Call House GOP leaders overcame an important hurdle Thursday morning after cutting a deal with Freedom Caucus holdouts on a budget resolution. Roll Call · Feb 13, 2025
House Freedom Caucus Member Expresses Concern Over GOP Budget Chip Roy expresses reservations about GOP budget resolution, seeking more significant spending cuts but open to GOP leadership's plans. Top News · Feb 12, 2025
House budget blueprint ready for close-up amid GOP 'angst' - Roll Call Lawmakers made clear that the resolution will likely undergo rewrites at the Budget Committee as Republicans continue to seek consensus. Roll Call · Feb 12, 2025
Senate GOP prepares to move on two-step budget package - Roll Call Senate Republicans expect to mark up their budget resolution as soon as next week, as the House GOP struggles over its version. Roll Call · Feb 5, 2025
Texas Republicans in Congress propose bills to codify Trump executive orders Ending birthright citizenship, increasing oil drilling, and leaving WHO are just a few bills the state’s Republicans pushed in Congress this month. The Texas Tribune · Jan 27, 2025
Immigration bill heads to Trump's desk after House passage - Roll Call The House passed a bill Wednesday that would impose stricter penalties on undocumented immigrants who commit crimes in the United States. Roll Call · Jan 22, 2025
Rep. Mike Turner Removed As Chair Of House Intelligence Committee Speaker's decision to remove Rep. Turner as House Intelligence Committee chair sparks concern and debate. Top News · Jan 15, 2025
Could a stock trading ban for Congress get new life in the Trump era? - Roll Call Past efforts to ban lawmakers from trading or owning individual stocks have withered, but some see an opening with Donald Trump as president. Roll Call · Jan 15, 2025
Conservative Republicans Demand Spending Cuts In Debt Limit Negotiations Conservative Republicans seek spending cuts with debt limit increase in Trump's agenda negotiations. Top News · Jan 12, 2025
House backs international court sanctions over Israeli warrants - Roll Call The House gave bipartisan backing to sanctions against ICC officials over arrest warrants issued against two Israeli leaders. Roll Call · Jan 9, 2025
Roll Call · Jan 7, 2025 An early look at House members who could be vulnerable in 2026 - Roll Call The fight for the House in the 2026 midterm elections is likely to be fought on familiar territory, as Republicans defend their slim majority.
Top News · Jan 6, 2025 President-Elect Trump Urges Republicans To Send One Powerful Bill President-elect Trump calls for swift legislative action on key priorities like border security and tax cuts.
Roll Call · Jan 5, 2025 Quick action planned for 'big, beautiful' budget bill - Roll Call Speaker Mike Johnson wants one mammoth package that would enact much of President-elect Donald Trump's legislative agenda by May.
Top News · Jan 4, 2025 House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Demands From Detractors House Speaker Mike Johnson faces demands from Rep. Chip Roy and others to prove commitment to Trump's agenda. Looming uncertainty surrounds his ability to ...
Al Jazeera · Jan 3, 2025 Republicans re-elect Mike Johnson as US House speaker in nail-biting vote The US has opened the 119th Congress with a vote for the speakership in its lower chamber, the House of Representatives.
The Texas Tribune · Jan 3, 2025 After first opposing Mike Johnson, Texas Congressman Keith Self changes vote to allow him to retain speakership Rep. Keith Self was initially one of three who voted against House Speaker Mike Johnson’s reelection to lead the lower chamber.
The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2025 Mike Johnson faces a critical House vote for speaker. Here’s how the election process works Johnson may still struggle to get the gavel back, as even Trump’s endorsement may not convince all Republicans to support him
Top News · Jan 3, 2025 Lawmakers Suggest Committee Chair Assignment Could Sway Speaker Vote Lawmakers strategize to sway speaker vote by potentially appointing Rep. Chip Roy. Speaker Johnson emphasizes no vote deals.
Top News · Jan 3, 2025 Rep. Mark Amodei Predicts House Speaker Race Outcome Republican Rep. Mark Amodei supports House Speaker Mike Johnson in the speaker's race, emphasizing unity and swift resolution within the Republican Party.
Top News · Jan 3, 2025 Trump Expresses Confidence In Mike Johnson For House Speaker Vote President-elect Trump endorses Mike Johnson for House speaker, emphasizing his qualities and trust in GOP lawmakers.
Latin Times · Jan 3, 2025 Mike Johnson's Speakership In Shaky Ground Ahead Of Crucial Vote Despite Trump's Backing Johnson must secure the votes of skeptical Republicans, including hardliners from the Freedom Caucus, to continue in his post