Lindsey Graham may be gone, but his bill targeting Russia’s energy and defense industries just landed on Donald Trump’s desk “One step closer to securing Lindsey's vision of enduring peace.” We Got This Covered · Sep 19
Paul Keating says Aukus locking Australia into a US war against China, which it would ‘certainly lose’ Former prime minister says US would ‘scuttle itself back to San Diego’, leaving Australia to deal with retribution from China The Guardian - AU · Sep 18
Congressman Missed Out on Millions by Selling Comfort Systems in 2020 — Now It's the Best Stock of the Last Five Years Benzinga readers and social media users were recently alerted that HVAC company Comfort Systems USA Inc (NYSE:FIX) is the best-performing S&P 500 stock over the last five years, even outperforming Nvidia and other tech giants. Benzinga · Aug 18
Trump's Oval Office Outburst Over Iran Signals Trouble as He Scrambles for an Endgame President Trump erupted in anger over the prolonged Iran conflict, expressing frustration at failed negotiations and escalating military actions. International Business Times UK · Jul 24
Days after fatal ICE shooting, Texas GOP leaders remain silent about calls for independent probes Almost none of the state’s major Republican officials have weighed in on the killing of a Houston man by federal agents, and U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia of Houston said she had not spoken with Gov. Greg Abbott. The Texas Tribune · Jul 10
The first 2026 TribFest speakers are here Rahm Emanuel, Tate Reeves, Gina Hinojosa, Erin Harkey and more join us in downtown Austin in September The Texas Tribune · May 5
White House to evaluate event security protocols after third shooting attempt against Trump White House chief of staff Susie Wiles will hold a meeting this week with officials from the White House operations team, the Secret Service and the Department of Homeland Security to discuss security protocol at events with the president, according to a senior White House official. Fortune · Apr 27
Protesters challenge premise of Texas A&M civil discourse symposium amid new restrictions Some students said the message of the forum, headlined by former Vice President Mike Pence, rang hollow as the university has placed limits on what professors can teach. The Texas Tribune · Apr 21
March primary ensures record turnover for Texas congressional delegation Twelve House incumbents from Texas are set to leave Congress after this year, with the possibility of additional turnover in the May runoffs and November general election. The Texas Tribune · Mar 11
Former Elon Musk lawyer emerges as frontrunner in GOP primary for Michael McCaul’s congressional seat Ten Republicans, including Trump-endorsed attorney Chris Gober, are competing for the red-leaning 10th Congressional District in Central Texas. The Texas Tribune · Feb 12
Immigration officials defend approach at House hearing Top officials with the U.S. immigration enforcement agencies defended their approach Tuesday at a House Homeland Security Committee hearing. Roll Call · Feb 10
Texas comptroller primary: Who is running and what to know The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is the state’s chief financial officer. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 primary and where they stand. The Texas Tribune · Jan 30
GOP Sen. Cruz, Rep. McCaul call for investigation after federal agents fatally shoot man in Minneapolis Other Texas Republicans have called for the Trump administration to double down on sending immigration officers to Minnesota and blamed Democrats for the violence, while others have remained silent. The Texas Tribune · Jan 26
Trump’s calls to seize Greenland ignite fresh criticism from Republican party Thom Tillis, Lisa Murkowski, Mike Pence and others say action could hurt US economy and strain Nato alliance The Guardian - US · Jan 18
The Texas Tribune · Dec 23, 2025 Another exodus in Congress means Texas will need to start rebuilding its clout in 2027 At least 10 Texas incumbents will not be returning to Congress next term, a high-water mark for turnover in the delegation.
Euronews · Dec 19, 2025 Trump’s oil sanctions test legal limits with Venezuela tanker blockade By deploying naval forces to intercept sanctioned Venezuelan oil shipments, the Trump administration is pushing the enforcement of oil sanctions into uncharted legal territory, prompting concerns in Congress and among international law experts about escalation risks.
MarketBeat · Dec 1, 2025 Congress Beat the Market Again—Here Are the 3 Stocks They Bought Discover three stocks lawmakers bought that jumped during a market pullback, and what their trades may signal for investors tracking Congressional activity
The Texas Tribune · Oct 27, 2025 State Sen. Sarah Eckhardt announces run for Michael McCaul’s seat in Congress The Austin Democrat will face an uphill battle in the GOP-leaning district. McCaul announced earlier this year he would not seek reelection.
Benzinga · Oct 18, 2025 Benzinga's 'Stock Whisper' Index: 5 Stocks Investors Secretly Monitor But Don't Talk About Yet Each week, Benzinga’s Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the surface and deserve attention.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 19, 2025 Rep. Michael McCaul, foreign policy hawk in an increasingly isolationist GOP, recounts 20 years in Congress The longtime Austin Republican, who is retiring at the end of his term, said he is concerned about the direction of his party and Congress as a whole.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 14, 2025 Longtime GOP Rep. Michael McCaul says he will not seek reelection to Congress The Austin lawmaker, first elected in 2004, chaired the influential House Foreign Affairs and Homeland Security committees. He is the second Texas Republican this week to bow out of Congress.
Roll Call · Sep 14, 2025 Texas Rep. Michael McCaul will not seek reelection in 2026 - Roll Call Texas Rep. Mike McCaul, a former chairman of both the House Homeland Security and Foreign Affairs committees, is retiring next year.
Roll Call · Jun 25, 2025 Democrats seek Iran intel as doubts grow over strikes' effectiveness - Roll Call Democrats seek Iran intel as doubts grow over strikes' effectiveness - Congress
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.
The Texas Tribune · Mar 12, 2025 Two Texans in Congress defend CHIPS Act in the face of Trump’s criticism Although the president has said he wants to “get rid of” the act, Rep. Michael McCaul and Sen. John Cornyn say it supports jobs and national security.