Why are we spending $2T on more nukes? Pentagon's plan will rain money on big weapons contractors — and threaten Armageddon for the rest of us Salon · Aug 11, 2024
Earmarks in House spending bills increase over last year's versions - Roll Call There’s a new champion House earmarker, and it’s Kentucky Republican James R. Comer, the powerful Oversight and Accountability panel chair. Roll Call · Jul 5, 2024
Craig Goldman wins GOP runoff in outgoing U.S. Rep. Kay Granger’s district The high-stakes race pitted an established Republican lawmaker against a right-wing candidate who had Attorney General Ken Paxton’s backing. The Texas Tribune · May 29, 2024
What’s at stake in Texas runoff elections on Tuesday - Roll Call A Republican who backed a gun control measure faces a Second Amendment 'absolutist' while the GOP picks a challenger to an indicted Democrat. Roll Call · May 24, 2024
Republican North Texas congressional candidates debate Ken Paxton’s impeachment, Ukraine relief funding State Rep. Craig Goldman and construction company owner John O’Shea are in a runoff for the GOP nomination to replace U.S. Rep. Kay Granger The Texas Tribune · Apr 20, 2024
Cole eyes axing HUD earmarks for nonprofit organizations - Roll Call Rep. Tom Cole is considering blocking nonprofits from receiving House earmarks under HUD's Economic Development Initiative grant program. Roll Call · Apr 18, 2024
New House Appropriations cardinals slate starts to take shape - Roll Call House Republican appropriators need to choose a new Homeland Security subcommittee chair, which could occur Friday. Roll Call · Apr 11, 2024
Cole secures Appropriations gavel ahead of fraught budget cycle - Roll Call Rep. Tom Cole secured the House Republican Conference's backing Wednesday morning to become the next Appropriations Committee chairman. Roll Call · Apr 10, 2024
Cardinals shuffle likely under House Appropriations shake-up - Roll Call Rep. Tom Cole’s likely ascension to the Appropriations Committee gavel would open up a key subcommittee chairmanship. Roll Call · Apr 5, 2024
Aderholt wants to delay vote for new Appropriations chair - Roll Call Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Ala., wants delay in vote to pick new Appropriations chairman until GOP lawmakers can discuss budget process changes. Roll Call · Apr 3, 2024
Cole considered early favorite to win House Appropriations gavel - Roll Call Rep. Kay Granger's decision to step down early as chair of House Appropriations opens one of the most powerful jobs in Congress. Roll Call · Mar 28, 2024
U.S. Rep. Kay Granger to step down from powerful House appropriations leadership position Her role as as committee chair made her one of the most influential Texans in Congress. The Texas Tribune · Mar 22, 2024
Granger to hand off House Appropriations gavel early - Roll Call House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger, R-Texas, announced Friday that she would be stepping down from the position early. Roll Call · Mar 22, 2024
House passes sweeping fiscal 2024 spending package - Roll Call House appropriators breathed a sigh of relief Friday as the House narrowly passed the massive $1.2 trillion wrapup spending package. Roll Call · Mar 22, 2024
Roll Call · Mar 21, 2024 Final spending package unveiled, countdown to recess begins - Roll Call Lawmakers released a more than $1.2 trillion, six-bill appropriations package early Thursday morning, less than 48 hours ahead of a Friday night deadline.
The Texas Tribune · Mar 6, 2024 Moderate Republican Tony Gonzales fails to clinch GOP nomination, forced into runoff State Rep. Craig Goldman and business owner John O’Shea are competing to replace U.S. Rep. Kay Granger. Brandon Gill won the GOP nomination to replace Michael Burgess.
The Texas Tribune · Mar 5, 2024 It’s primary election day. Here are six things to watch. Divisions among Republicans are in stark display, some of Texas’ most senior members of Congress are retiring and Democrats are hoping to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz.
Roll Call · Jan 25, 2024 DHS funding, tied up in border talks, stalls appropriations deal - Roll Call Department of Homeland Security funding has emerged as a key sticking point slowing down the talks between top appropriators.
The Texas Tribune · Dec 12, 2023 The field for the Texas primary election is set — here’s what to watch for With both Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton out for revenge, Republican members of the Texas House are the top target on the ballot.
Roll Call · Nov 14, 2023 House passes two-tiered stopgap bill to avert shutdown - Roll Call The House easily passed Speaker Mike Johnson’s stopgap spending measure that would continue to fund the government into the new year.
The Texas Tribune · Nov 6, 2023 U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul dismisses House GOP Israel package as going nowhere The bill is among the first major legislative packages by House Speaker Mike Johnson and has faced criticism for tying the aid to a cut to the IRS.
The Texas Tribune · Nov 3, 2023 State Rep. Craig Goldman announces run for U.S. Rep. Kay Granger’s North Texas seat Goldman chairs the Texas House Republican Caucus and has served in the House since 2013.
Roll Call · Nov 3, 2023 Rep. Owens weighs intercepting a House Appropriations seat - Roll Call With a House Republican Appropriations seat still unfilled due to the past month's drama, a new contender is emerging: Utah's Burgess Owens.
Roll Call · Nov 2, 2023 At the Races: Mideast tensions - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.
Roll Call · Nov 1, 2023 Buck says GOP is ‘lying to America’ and he won’t run again Rep. Ken Buck, a Colorado Republican who challenged his party over impeaching Biden and voted to oust McCarthy, won't seek reelection.