House Democrats push for proxy voting when illness impedes attendance - Roll Call Democrats are seeking to change House rules allow proxy voting and remote committee participation when illness is a factor. Roll Call · Jun 22, 2023
U.S. House passes border bill shaped by Texas Republicans as Title 42 ends The Secure the Border Act would resume construction of the border wall, limit asylum eligibility and require asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico. It faces tough going in the Senate. The Texas Tribune · May 11, 2023
Texas Democrats rally around Joe Biden as he announces reelection bid Texas Democrats are hopeful Biden can run a competitive race in the historically red state — especially if the GOP nominee is Donald Trump again. The Texas Tribune · Apr 25, 2023
Elizabeth Warren Wants the Government To Save Batgirl Companies make decisions all the time, some of them regrettable and unfortunate, that shouldn't be any of the government's business. Reason · Apr 12, 2023
Democrats Push The Department Of Justice To Investigate Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Democrats are asking the DOJ to investigate Warner Bros., Say Deal Is Responsible For 'Hollowing Out An Iconic American Studio' Zenger · Apr 10, 2023
Warner Bros. Discovery called out for scrapping Latino programs, cutting CNN jobs after merger Four Democrats in Congress have asked the U.S. Department of Justice to review the Warner Bros. Discovery merger, alleging the deal is responsible for "hollowing out an iconic American studio." Los Angeles Times · Apr 7, 2023
US Rep. Joaquin Castro recovering following cancer surgery Congressman Joaquin Castro of Texas says he is recovering after undergoing cancer surgery in Houston The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023
House Rep. Joaquin Castro underwent surgery to remove gastrointestinal tumors Rep. Joaquin Castro, who represents the 20th Congressional District in Texas, said doctors discovered tumors in his gastrointestinal tract last summer, and he had them removed Monday. WEKU · Feb 28, 2023
Rep. Joaquin Castro's prognosis ‘good’ after surgery for gastrointestinal tumors WASHINGTON — Joaquin Castro will be away from Congress for several weeks after undergoing surgery in Houston on Monday to remove cancerous tumors in his gastrointestinal tract, the Texas Democrat said in a statement. Tribune News Service · Feb 28, 2023
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro had surgery to remove cancerous tumors The 48-year-old Texas Democrat had tumors removed from his gastrointestinal tract at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. The Texas Tribune · Feb 27, 2023
Rep. Castro prognosis ‘good’ after surgery for gastrointestinal tumors - Roll Call Rep. Joaquin Castro is recovering in Texas after undergoing surgery for gastrointestinal tumors and says his prognosis is good. Roll Call · Feb 27, 2023
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz won’t run for president in 2024 but will seek third term WASHINGTON – Ted Cruz has effectively ruled out a presidential run next year, declaring that he’ll focus only on winning a third Senate term rather than seeking both jobs simultaneously. Tribune News Service · Feb 14, 2023
For U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, national security can’t be a partisan fight The Austin Republican and new chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee hopes to reach across the aisle to project a unified front as the country faces new threats, despite a staunchly conservative record. The Texas Tribune · Feb 10, 2023
With an eye on working families, Democrats launch the Congressional Dads Caucus A group of Democrats formed the Dads Caucus in the House, hoping to advocate for key democratic policies such as the expanded child tax credit and paid family leave. WEKU · Jan 28, 2023
Al Jazeera · Jan 12, 2023 Democratic lawmakers urge Biden to revoke Bolsonaro’s US visa The former Brazilian president has taken up residence in Florida, leading to an outcry from House Democrats.
The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023 Minions, KFC, insurrection, ER: Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro’s life in his new Florida hideaway Mr Bolsonaro has been photographed meeting with supporters, shopping for groceries, and eating fried chicken all around Florida -- all while lawmakers call for his extradition back to Brazil. Graig Graziosi investigates
Salon · Jan 9, 2023 Chaos in Brazil: Bolsonaro's in Florida After massive attack by Bolsonaro supporters in Brasília, Democrats suggest exiled ex-president should be sent back
The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023 Images reveal riot damage to Brazil’s presidential palace as police clear pro-Bolsonaro camps President Lula to meet with army chiefs as he blames far-right former leader for inciting ‘terrorist acts’
Reuters · Jan 9, 2023 Bolsonaro's Florida stay puts ball in Biden's court after Brasilia riots The United States has a Jair Bolsonaro problem.
Reuters · Jan 9, 2023 Pressure mounts on Biden over Bolsonaro's Florida stay after Brasilia riots The United States has a Jair Bolsonaro problem.
The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023 Biden urged to extradite Bolsonaro from Florida bolt-hole as rioters storm Brazil presidential palace ‘He basically used the Trump playbook to inspire domestic terrorists to try to take over the government’
The Guardian - AU · Jan 9, 2023 Afternoon Update: Calls to expel Bolsonaro from US; Albanese visits flood-stricken WA; and a stinky flower in Adelaide Brazil’s president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva decries protesters as ‘fascists’ and ‘Nazis’
Texas Observer · Jan 6, 2023 Far-Right Texas Republicans Mutiny at the Capitol Naturally, a few of the state’s 25 GOP representatives are in the eye of the storm during the ongoing fight over Speaker of the House.
The Times of India · Jan 6, 2023 US House Representatives take their babies to Congress as Speaker vote drags on WASHINGTON: Moms tend to do the lion's share of child care, but some male members of the US House of Representatives are pulling their weight this week as the chaotic vote for House Speaker has dragged for days.
Salon · Dec 26, 2022 Abbott's cruel migrant bussing stunt "Being a heartless POS isn't going to make you the next Republican president," Rep. Joaquin Castro said