Republicans aim to revive Texas wins in sweeping budget package - Roll Call Big priorities for the Texas GOP delegation may have gotten a new lease on life when senators released revised reconciliation text. Roll Call · Jun 25, 2025
Donald Trump drops the F-bomb: Is the presidential profanity really that shocking? Euronews Culture delves into the usage of the word 'fuck' by politicians and the history of the swear word, following Donald Trump's recent and colourful comments on the White House lawn. Euronews · Jun 25, 2025
Republicans A-OK with Trump’s unchecked power to order Iran military strikes Democrats, meanwhile, say ‘it's a basic expectation that they come and give us an update’ The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025
Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts announces campaign for Texas Senate seat Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts is running for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas. Space · Jun 23, 2025
Houston, we still have a problem: Shuttle move blocked by ‘Byrd rule’ - Roll Call A late move to transfer the space shuttle Discovery from Virginia to Houston was blocked, at least for now, on a Senate procedural review. Roll Call · Jun 23, 2025
Former astronaut Terry Virts drops Senate bid, announces run for Congress in redrawn Houston-area district The retired Air Force colonel launched his campaign for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in June, but he struggled to gain traction over other candidates. The Texas Tribune · Jun 23, 2025
As Ted Cruz calls for a regime change in Iran, other Texas Republicans are more cautious Cruz’s intense interview with Tucker Carlson earlier this week exposed a rift in President Donald Trump’s coalition. The Texas Tribune · Jun 19, 2025
Senate Republicans echo Trump allegations on Biden autopen use - Roll Call Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee used a hearing Wednesday to air questions about use of the autopen in the Biden administration. Roll Call · Jun 18, 2025
Democrats boycott hearing on alleged cover-up of Biden’s mental decline Senate inquiry addressing ‘constitutional crisis’ of Biden’s cognitive decline was attended by just one Democrat The Guardian - US · Jun 18, 2025
Here are some of the Texas Democrats eyeing statewide runs in 2026 Democrats will need to sort through a pileup of potential candidates who see an opportunity to harness backlash to the Trump administration in next year’s midterms. The Texas Tribune · Jun 16, 2025
George Soros' Bold Bet: Millions to Make Texas a Blue State Battleground George Soros is pumping millions into Texas to turn it Democratic, targeting 2026 and beyond. Will his Blue Texas initiative succeed, or is it a pipe dream? International Business Times UK · Jun 10, 2025
George Soros group is funneling millions into this big red state in hopes of turning it blue “If a win is on the table in 2026, we don’t want to leave it there by not being organized,” said one organizer. The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025
Texas AG And MAGA Ally Ken Paxton Holds Comfortable Lead Over Sen. John Cornyn in Primary Challenge: Poll Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) is trailing behind Texas AG Ken Paxton by 22 points in one of the country's most-watched primary races, a new poll suggests. Latin Times · Jun 5, 2025
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear GOP activist’s lawsuit challenging Texas Ethics Commission’s lobbying fine Former Empower Texans leader Michael Quinn Sullivan has challenged a $10,000 fine from the Texas Ethics Commission for failure to register as a lobbyist for more than 10 years at nearly every level of the state court system. The Texas Tribune · Jun 2, 2025
The Texas Tribune · May 21, 2025 Texas braces for an imminent screwworm infestation, a threat to the state’s cattle industry U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz hope to fund an operation to kill the parasitic fly before too much damage is done.
Space · May 15, 2025 Is NASA ready for the Red Planet? US senator's 'Mission to MARS Act' aims to modernize Johnson Space Center Texas is positioning itself at the forefront of human spaceflight research with a $1 billion proposal to upgrade NASA's Johnson Space Center for missions to the moon, Mars and beyond.
Latin Times · May 12, 2025 Abbott Says Texas Halted Construction of Muslim Residential Project. Developers Say It Hasn't Even Started. The proposed EPIC City development has drawn political backlash, but backers say no formal plans have been filed and accuse officials of fueling "groundless" claims.
The Texas Tribune · May 9, 2025 John Cornyn says tax and spending bill must reimburse Texas $11 billion for border security Texas Republicans are pushing the federal government to pay the state’s costs of Operation Lone Star, Gov. Greg’s Abbott’s border security initiative.
Roll Call · May 8, 2025 Medicaid and taxes and SNAP, oh my - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including ad campaigns and vulnerable lawmakers.
The Texas Tribune · May 7, 2025 Sen. John Cornyn announces leadership team, including Trump pollster, for 2026 reelection campaign Cornyn’s move to stockpile his campaign team with seasoned GOP operatives signals he is digging in for a serious fight against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Roll Call · May 6, 2025 These are the most vulnerable senators of the 2026 election cycle Our initial list of the Senate’s most vulnerable incumbents for the 2026 cycle is shorter than usual following a string of early retirements.
Latin Times · May 1, 2025 Senate Republicans Urge Donors To Not Fund Ambitious Reps. as GOP Seeks To Retain Control of The House The National Republican Senatorial Committee is urging donors to prevent House lawmakers from jumping into key Senate races in 2026, Axios report reveals.
The Texas Tribune · Apr 30, 2025 Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta confirmed as Trump’s ambassador to Italy The Texas billionaire has said he will drop his position at Landry’s, but will continue his ownership of the Houston Rockets.
The Texas Tribune · Apr 29, 2025 U.S., Mexico agree to new deal that sends water to South Texas The latest development in a years-long push by South Texas farmers and officials to get Mexico to fulfill a 1944 treaty would still fall short of what is owed.
Texas Observer · Apr 23, 2025 It’s a Long Way to the Top (if You Wanna Oust the Pols) The Texas GOP’s dominance of the 21st Century has been marked by entrenchment in the highest offices. Is that changing?