Trump taps God Bless the USA singer’s wife for major Caribbean ambassador job Kimberly Greenwood was among a list of nominees the Trump administration sent to the U.S. Senate for confirmation The Independent UK · Sep 15
Saudi Arabia vows to hit back ‘firmly’ after Houthi attacks Saudi Arabia vowed on Tuesday to respond "firmly" to attacks by Yemen's Houthis after the Iran-backed fighters wounded 13 people in the kingdom’s south following a series of drone and missile attacks. Tensions have escalated since the Houthis pushed their offensive in Yemen and began targeting Riyadh’s ships in the… France 24 · Sep 15
'She's Greeting Him Hello:' Mamdani and AOC's 9/11 Row Takes Twist as Security Chief Disputes Laughing Narrative A brief, silent clip showing Zohran Mamdani and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez smiling has sparked criticism, while a nearby witness disputes claims they laughed during the 9/11 victims' names reading. International Business Times UK · Sep 12
U.S. House Ethics Committee is investigating GOP Rep. Lance Gooden The panel did not say why it was looking into the Terrell Republican, noting only that the matter was referred last month by the Office of Congressional Conduct. The Texas Tribune · Jul 27
Tom Sell, Jon Bonck win open GOP primary runoffs for solidly red congressional seats With their Republican nominations in hand, the two are favored to win their GOP-leaning seats in November to replace outgoing Reps. Jodey Arrington and Wesley Hunt. The Texas Tribune · May 27
Ken Paxton narrowly leads John Cornyn in new poll of Texas’ Senate GOP runoff The University of Houston survey results were within the margin of error less than a month out from the May 26 election. State Sen. Mayes Middleton had a wider lead in the attorney general primary. The Texas Tribune · May 5
After Virginia’s referendum, the Texas-ignited redistricting war is looking like a wash Most Texas Republicans remained supportive of their state’s redraw even as their gains have been wiped out by California and Virginia. The Texas Tribune · Apr 23
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 · Apr 23
John Cornyn wallops Ken Paxton in first quarter fundraising for U.S. Senate seat Both Republican candidates lagged far behind Democratic candidate James Talarico. The Texas Tribune · Apr 15
Five weeks after teasing endorsement, Trump remains on the sidelines of Cornyn-Paxton Senate runoff The president could still weigh in over the next seven weeks. But his inaction before last month’s dropout deadline has only hardened the rivalry. The Texas Tribune · Apr 7
Democrats seen as taking back the House after Republicans quit in numbers not seen since the Great Depression ANALYSIS: A record number of House Republicans are not seeking re-election, the most since the Great Depression, with Republicans far outpacing Democrats. Eric Garcia breaks down the numbers The Independent UK · Mar 30
Record 36 House Republicans To Leave Congress Amid Growing 'Dysfunction' On Capitol Hill A record 36 House Republicans are walking away from Congress, deepening instability on Capitol Hill and complicating Speaker Mike Johnson's efforts to defend his paper-thin majority before the 2026 midterms. International Business Times UK · Mar 28
Long lines linger at Houston’s biggest airport as TSA agents miss work during partial government shutdown Wait times at George Bush Intercontinental Airport are expected to worsen over the weekend as agents miss a second paycheck and increasingly call in sick. The Texas Tribune · Mar 27
Vote studies: Participation up in 2025 despite notable absences Congressional attendance was up in 2025, in spite of off-year elections, a number of members beset with health crises and the political turmoil that marked President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. In a Senate newly under Republican control and a House held by the slimmest of GOP majorities,… Roll Call · Mar 11
The Texas Tribune · Mar 4 With Trump endorsement looming, Cornyn and Paxton prepare for “knife fight” in Senate runoff The president could scramble the traditional assumptions about a runoff if he carries out his promise to make an endorsement “soon” and urge whoever he snubs to drop out.
International Business Times · Mar 4 Texas Senate Primary 2026: Cornyn and Paxton Head to Runoff, Talarico Wins Democratic Nod in High-Stakes Races AUSTIN, Texas — Incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn narrowly edged Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate on March 3, 2026, setting up a bruising May 26 runoff, while state Rep. James Talarico secured the Democratic nomination outright in a contest that highlighted deep intraparty…
The Texas Tribune · Mar 4 Photos: 2026 Texas Primaries Photographers across the state covered this year’s primary election.
The Texas Tribune · Mar 4 John Cornyn, Ken Paxton advance to runoff to be Republican nominee for U.S. Senate U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt came in third, missing the runoff which is May 26.
Roll Call · Mar 4 Texas GOP Senate primary heads for a May runoff as Democrats back Talarico John Cornyn and Ken Paxton will face off again in May, while Texas Democrats nominate state Rep. James Talarico.
The Guardian - US · Mar 3 Texas Republican candidates for US Senate head to runoff as Democratic candidates await results – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
The Independent UK · Mar 3 Texas two-step: Republicans and Democrats both have a lot riding on the first big primaries of the midterms. Here’s why ANALYSIS: The road to the Senate majority runs through the Rio Grande — with a detour through late-night TV. Eric Garcia breaks down the good, the bad and the ugly in the Lone Star State
The Texas Tribune · Mar 3 Polls close today in the Texas primaries. Here are five things to watch. This Tuesday, Tribune reporters are watching two blockbuster Senate primaries, an open attorney general seat, and more high-stakes, competitive races up and down the Texas ballot.
The Texas Tribune · Feb 28 Texas’ Republican Senate primary is a battle of conservative titans U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt are competing to be the Republican nominee come November, with stakes that will be felt across Texas and in Washington.
International Business Times UK · Feb 28 Donald Trump Faces Fresh Cognitive Health Fears, Claims Reconstruction Is 'Fancy Name' For Civil War Donald Trump's recent comments in Texas about the Civil War and Reconstruction have sparked controversy and raised questions about his understanding of US history.
The Independent UK · Feb 27 $122 million Texas Senate primaries smash spending records as Trump stays on the sidelines The Senate race is now the most expensive primary in history as Republicans scramble to save John Cornyn while Democrats duke it out in a bid to flip the seat