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Trump’s latest pardon confuses Capitol Hill–and makes Mike Johnson’s job harder

Trump’s action is just the latest sign he is largely checked out in terms of helping Republicans after he’s gone, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK

Trump's lawmaker pardon list stretches beyond Henry Cuellar

A dozen members of Congress — a vast majority of whom are former lawmakers — have received pardons.

Axios

Democratic Rep. Cuellar Thanks Trump For Pardon Of Conspiracy And Bribery Charges: 'Tremendous Leadership'

Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar thanked President Donald Trump for pardoning him of federal conspiracy and bribery charges on Wednesday, saying he showed "tremendous leadership" with his decision and took "the time to look at the facts."

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Top Democrat Stands By Trump Pardoning Rep. Henry Cuellar, Indicted On Conspiracy And Bribery Charges

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stood by President Donald Trump's decision to pardon Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar, indicted on federal conspiracy and bribery charges last year.

Latin Times

Biden derangement syndrome? Trump pardons Democrat to get back at former president

Cuellar and his wife had been facing bribery and conspiracy charges since last year

The Independent UK

Trump pardons Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar in shock move

It is extremely rare for a Republican president to give clemency to a sitting Democratic member of Congress.

Axios

Donald Trump pardons Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar

Cuellar had faced a dozen charges of bribery, money laundering and conspiracy. On Wednesday, he filed for reelection as a Democrat, quieting speculation that he migh switch parties.

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Trump announces pardon for Rep. Henry Cuellar - Roll Call

President Donald Trump announced a pardon of Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife on Wednesday an indictment over alleged bribery schemes.

Roll Call

Henry Cuellar faces scant opposition in South Texas Democratic primary

Days out from the filing deadline, Cuellar has yet to draw a serious primary challenger — a sign that many in his party view the anti-abortion congressman as their best bet to stave off the GOP in November.

The Texas Tribune

Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina launches run for Congress, seeking to flip South Texas district red

National GOP recruiters see Webb County’s top elected official as a promising candidate to unseat longtime U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar in 2026.

The Texas Tribune

Webb County judge disputes allegation that he violated federal law to dodge Texas’ resign-to-run rule

Tano Tijerina, the top elected official in a county that includes Laredo, is expected to seek the GOP nomination in Texas’ 28th Congressional District, long held by Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar.

The Texas Tribune

House Democrats face internal conflict over "incredibly stupid" forced vote

Lawmakers are "very pissed" about the vote to denounce Chuy Garcia, one senior House Democrat said.

Axios

U.S. House OKs funding deal to reopen government with support from Texas Republicans

The spending package includes a provision that will criminalize the sale of almost all consumable hemp products nationwide, restoring a similar ban to the one vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott.

The Texas Tribune

Democratic opposition to Senate deal runs party’s ideological gamut - Roll Call

A handful of candidates criticized Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, even though he opposed the agreement, with some calling for him to step down.

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The Texas Tribune

Trump administration plans to build border wall in Laredo, mayor says

The city learned about plans to build a new barrier along the southern border during a regular meeting with the Department of Homeland Security.

The Texas Tribune

Texas’ congressional delegation wants Trump to punish Mexico for missing key water deadline

The state’s citrus industry is at risk, farmers say, after Mexico failed to deliver water it owes Texas as part of a 1944 treaty.

The Texas Tribune

Texas could bear the brunt of expiring ACA tax credits. Is the GOP delegation willing to make a deal?

Democrats in Congress want to renew the Obamacare subsidies as part of any deal to reopen the government. Texas Republicans say the policy needs major reforms.

The Texas Tribune

Former GOP Rep. Mayra Flores switches districts to challenge Rep. Vicente Gonzalez for third time

Flores, who was going to challenge Rep. Henry Cuellar, is returning to her old district after a newly passed map improves Republicans’ chances of ousting Gonzalez.

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Here are the Republicans who might run for Texas’ newly drawn congressional seats

State Rep. Briscoe Cain kicked off what operatives expect to be a flurry of campaign announcements with a bid for Houston’s 9th Congressional District.

Latin Times

GOP is Relying on Latino Trump Supporters to Maintain Congress Majority. That May Be an Uphill Battle.

As the 2026 midterms approach, the GOP is looking to maintain their trifecta in government. But as Hispanics's discontent with the Trump administration grows, that may become harder.

The Texas Tribune

Federal judge appears ready to dismiss 2 of 14 charges in Henry Cuellar’s bribery case

The dismissal comes after Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a memo narrowing the enforcement of laws relating to foreign lobbying and bribery.

The Texas Tribune

In draft congressional map, Texas Republicans bet big that gains with Latino voters will persist

The plan increases the share of Hispanic voters in three of the five districts targeted by the GOP, banking that enough will turn out and vote for Republicans without Donald Trump on the ballot.

The Guardian - US

Texas redistricting: how new Republican maps will hurt Democrats

Redrawn congressional maps pushed by Trump could secure five Republican seats ahead of next year’s midterms

The Texas Tribune

Why the proposed Texas congressional map may not be a lock to net five new GOP seats

The new proposed lines would also prevent few, if any, opportunities for Democrats hoping that an aggressive gerrymander could backfire on Republicans.

Roll Call

Republicans, appropriators dominate House earmarks - Roll Call

House Republicans have sprinkled their fiscal 2026 appropriations bills with more home-district projects than they did last year.

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