Senate Democrats urged to demand ‘real reforms’ over ICE funding bill Progressive caucus leader Greg Casar calls for five ‘non-negotiable’ items to be included before Democrats vote yes The Guardian - US · Jan 27
At the Texas AFL-CIO, a Changing of the Guard in a Time of Growth “No one has done more than Rick Levy for the modern-day labor movement in Texas.” Texas Observer · Dec 18, 2025
House Democrats force vote on kicking GOP Rep. Cory Mills off Armed Services Committee Democrats have repeatedly — and successfully — used the threat of censure against Mills to ward off GOP rebukes. Axios · Nov 19, 2025
Court order striking down Texas redistricting map upends plans for candidates across the state Republicans who were planning to run for newly gerrymandered districts may have to reassess, while Democrats who were drawn out of their seats could suddenly have a path back to Congress. The Texas Tribune · Nov 18, 2025
Court blocks use of GOP-redrawn Texas congressional map - Roll Call A panel of federal judges on Tuesday blocked Texas from using its new congressional map in next year’s midterm elections. Roll Call · Nov 18, 2025
US Senate takes first step toward ending government shutdown A group of moderate Democratic lawmakers have agreed to move forward with an agreement brokered by Republicans to reopen government. Euronews · Nov 10, 2025
House Minority Leader Jeffries Calls Karoline Leavitt 'Sick' and 'Demented' After Claims on Democratic Party Supporters House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries sharply criticized White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Friday, calling her "sick" and "out of control" after she described Democrats as being aligned with "terrorists, illegal aliens, and violent criminals." Latin Times · Oct 17, 2025
Marjorie Taylor Greene dumps MAGA, joins Democrats in shutdown showdown MTG might be all talk, no action. We Got This Covered · Oct 7, 2025
Republican Carlos De La Cruz announces run for redrawn 35th Congressional District U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz's brother is the latest to enter a GOP primary field vying for the San Antonio-area district newly gerrymandered to favor Republicans. The Texas Tribune · Oct 2, 2025
"Open mutiny": Democrats furiously reject proposed Senate shutdown fix "I'm not sure why grandpa is doing this," one House Democrat said of Chuck Schumer. Axios · Sep 29, 2025
Hillary Clinton Says It's An 'All Hands-On-Deck Moment' For Women's Rights Under Siege From Trump Administration, Authoritarian Leaders Three decades after her landmark 1995 UN speech, Hillary Clinton warns that progress on women's rights is facing unprecedented threats both in the United States and around the world. Benzinga · Sep 23, 2025
House Democrats fume about vote to honor Charlie Kirk: "We're being totally set up" The vote has been the topic of frenzied discussions in Democrats' closed-door meeting this week. Axios · Sep 18, 2025
NRCC adds 3 newly redrawn Texas seats to its 2026 target list - Roll Call The NRCC is adding three Texas districts to its list of 2026 targets, following changes to the state’s congressional map. Roll Call · Sep 18, 2025
Democrats respond to Ilhan Omar censure vote with in-kind push against Cory Mills Progressive Caucus chair Greg Casar introduced a resolution to censure GOP Rep. Cory Mills in response. Axios · Sep 16, 2025
Al Jazeera · Sep 16, 2025 Tyler Robinson’s DNA matched to scene of Charlie Kirk’s killing, FBI says FBI Director Kash Patel says 22-year-old suspect also expressed wish to ‘take out’ Kirk in text message exchange.
Benzinga · Sep 10, 2025 Hillary Clinton Says Trump Administration Is 'Going Great' For The President, Shares Accusations Of Crypto Corruption Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton took a dig at President Donald Trump on Tuesday for using his office for personal gain.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 8, 2025 How Democrats pressured U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett to step aside for the next generation Doggett’s shocking decision to retire signals U.S. Rep. Greg Casar’s growing strength among Democrats in Austin politics and in Congress.
Texas Observer · Aug 29, 2025 New Texas Map Starts Game of Political Musical Chairs GOP’s Trumped-up redrawing took a wrecking ball to congressional districts. Now comes the mad dash for seats.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 28, 2025 Texas Rep. John Lujan files to run in redrawn 35th Congressional District Lujan, a Republican, represents a state House district that covers southern and eastern portions of San Antonio, overlapping with the new congressional seat.
Texas Observer · Aug 25, 2025 Dems in Congress Are Being Denied Access to ICE Facilities. Now They’re Suing. As immigration enforcement spending ramps up, oversight mechanisms have been stifled—including for members of Congress.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 21, 2025 Doggett won’t seek reelection to Congress if new district is upheld by courts, paving way for Casar Casar moved quickly to coalesce Austin Democrats, launching his campaign for the 37th Congressional District Monday with endorsements from 42 current and former Texas elected officials.
Roll Call · Aug 21, 2025 Democrat Lloyd Doggett won't seek reelection if courts don't overturn Texas redistricting - Roll Call Texas Rep. Lloyd Doggett will no longer run for reelection to his seat if Republicans' redrawn House map isn't shot down in court.
The Conversation · Aug 20, 2025 In a closely divided Congress, aging lawmakers are a problem for Democrats The 2026 midterms are more than a year away, but some high-profile primary election battles in the Democratic Party are gaining national attention. Much of that attention is focused on the age of the candidates.
Latin Times · Aug 16, 2025 New Texas Congressional Map Sends Two Democratic Progressives into a Vicious Battle to Remain in The U.S. House The Texas Senate approved new congressional lines in efforts to keep GOP majority in Congress. The move angered Democrats, but put two lawmakers in an awkward position.
Roll Call · Aug 14, 2025 At the Races: Reeling in the recruits - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, as some familiar Democratic names reenter the fray.