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Mike Johnson faces "hell week" as Republicans defy Trump

The House will take up three contentious measures next week.

Axios

Put 3-year halt on H-1B, end H-4: New GOP bill by Rep Crane seeks major reforms in visa programs

A new bill is now added to list of bills like EXILE, PAUSE, seeking a major overhaul of the H-1B visa program which is at the center of the immigration controversy in Trump 2.0 administration. Arizona Republican Rep Eli Crane introduced the End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026 in…

The Times of India

Hardline House Freedom Caucus gains ground in Texas GOP primaries

If they win in November, Steve Toth and Brandon Herrera are poised to join the group known for its conservative absolutist approach and willingness to defy GOP leaders.

The Texas Tribune

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Rep. Tony Gonzales attacks primary opponent amid reporting of his affair with aide who died by suicide

The San Antonio Express-News reported on a text message from a staffer admitting to having an affair with Gonzales. The staffer died last year after setting herself on fire in Uvalde.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Republicans in Congress scaled back town halls during summer recess amid criticism over Trump megabill

Some who did host public events were interrupted by protesters and heckled for their support of President Donald Trump and his signature legislation.

The Texas Tribune

GOP Lawmakers Ridicule Republican Colleague's Bill to Allow Some Migrants to Obtain Citizenship: 'No Amnesty'

After 11 Republican lawmakers backed the Dignity Act of 2025, multiple GOP members reaffirmed their opposition to amnesty, insisting migrants should be deported instead.

Latin Times

Texas Republicans vote to send GOP’s tax and spending megabill to Trump’s desk after threatening to tank it

Members of the state’s GOP delegation were among the loudest voices critiquing their own party’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” In the end, each of them voted for it.

The Texas Tribune

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House nears passage of sweeping GOP budget bill - Roll Call

The House took a critical step toward approving their mammoth tax and spending package early Thursday morning by adopting a rule for the measure after tamping down a revolt.

Roll Call

A Texas Republican new to Congress, Brandon Gill has a knack for getting noticed

With a scant legislative record but a lot of face recognition, the representative from North Texas has found a way to make a mark in his first term.

The Texas Tribune

Republican Senator Insists Cutting Medicaid Is a 'Scare Tactic' Meant 'To Get Able-Bodied Adults Working'

Rep. Keith Self defended GOP plans to tighten Medicaid access by promoting work requirements, claiming "scare tactics" about benefit cuts are misleading.

Latin Times

Trump administration briefing: landmark climate ruling in jeopardy

Environmental Protection Agency to reconsider harmful effects of pollution; justice department demands shelter release names of migrants – key US politics stories from Wednesday at a glance

The Guardian - US

House hearing ends abruptly after Republican misgenders trans member

Heated exchange after subcommittee chair Keith Self calls first out trans representative Sarah McBride ‘Mr McBride’

The Guardian - US

U.S. Rep. Keith Self cuts short committee hearing after colleague objects to him misgendering trans member

On social media, Self later wrote “it is the policy of the United States to recognize two sexes, male and female.”

The Texas Tribune

Hearing comes to halt over McBride diss

Rep. Bill Keating refused to allow a meeting to proceed until the chair addressed Rep. Sarah McBride correctly

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GOP Lawmaker Intentionally Misgenders Trans Colleague Sarah McBride as 'Mr. McBride': 'Have you NO DECENCY?'

A congressional hearing was abruptly adjourned after Rep. Keith Self (R-TX) misgendered Rep. Sarah McBride (D-DE) repeatedly calling her "Mr. McBride."

The Independent UK

Republican storms out of hearing after being called out for misgendering trans congresswoman: ‘You are out of order’

Furious Democratic congressman fires back at GOP lawmaker for addressing Sarah McBride as ‘gentleman’

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GOP Lawmakers Face Criticism Over DOGE And Elon Musk

Republican lawmakers face backlash at town halls over government efficiency and veteran treatment.

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Rep. Keith Self Changes Vote To House Speaker Mike Johnson

Rep. Keith Self shares insights into voting decision, discussions with President-elect Trump, and support for House Speaker Mike Johnson to advance Trump's...

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Johnson narrowly wins speakership

The incumbent House speaker fought back a far-right-led attempt to replace him on Friday

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Republicans re-elect Mike Johnson as US House speaker in nail-biting vote

The US has opened the 119th Congress with a vote for the speakership in its lower chamber, the House of Representatives.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson Secures Speakership In Close Vote

House Speaker Mike Johnson secures position with support from GOP Reps. Keith Self and Ralph Norman, marking a significant moment in politics.

Latin Times

House Speaker Mike Johnson Keeps His Gavel After Two Republicans Fall In Line With Trump, Change Votes Last Minute

President-elect Donald Trump had thrown his support behind Johnson ahead of the vote.

The Independent UK

Trump-backed Mike Johnson remains House speaker after Republican holdouts flip votes at last minute

Johnson held onto the speaker’s gavel after Ralph Norman and Keith Self swapped their votes

International Business Times

House Speaker Mike Johnson Keeps His Gavel After Just One Round Of Voting After 2 Republicans Change Votes

Despite concerns his reelection was in jeopardy, Republican House members ultimately declined to defy President-elect Trump's support for Johnson after two members changed their votes after an extended delay.

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Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Potential Loss In House Speaker Vote

Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges in House speaker election as key GOP members defect and abstain from voting.

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