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fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Looks Like Trump Is Throwing Cornyn to the Right-Wing Wolves

A bitter Senate primary in Texas poses a significant threat to GOP's Senate majority, highlighting a shift towards far-right politics.
Austin
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Voting nears to a close in Texas primary that may be crucial to control of the Senate

Texas Senate primary races test party direction as Cornyn faces Trump-aligned challengers Paxton and Hunt, while Democrats compete between Crockett and Talarico for nomination opportunity.
Right-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Looks Like Trump Is Throwing Cornyn to the Right-Wing Wolves

A bitter Senate primary in Texas poses a significant threat to GOP's Senate majority, highlighting a shift towards far-right politics.
Austin
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Voting nears to a close in Texas primary that may be crucial to control of the Senate

Texas Senate primary races test party direction as Cornyn faces Trump-aligned challengers Paxton and Hunt, while Democrats compete between Crockett and Talarico for nomination opportunity.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Republican Mutiny Sinks Trump's Push to Extend Warrantless Surveillance

A late-night vote to reauthorize a surveillance program failed due to bipartisan opposition, highlighting divisions within the Republican Party and concerns over privacy.
#tony-gonzales
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas resigns after bipartisan calls for expulsion

Rep. Tony Gonzales resigned from Congress amid bipartisan calls for expulsion following allegations of sexual misconduct and an affair with a deceased staff member.
SF politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas resigns after bipartisan calls for expulsion

Rep. Tony Gonzales resigned from Congress amid bipartisan calls for expulsion following allegations of sexual misconduct and an affair with a deceased staff member.
#immigration-enforcement
US politics
fromPOLITICO
3 days ago

GOP leaders struggle to keep $75B immigration plan narrow

Senate Republicans are concerned about the $75 billion immigration enforcement bill's potential to complicate and delay the legislative process.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Republican Lawmaker Urges Trump to Release Pretty Wild' Alien Files: Let America Decide If We Can Handle It'

Rep. Tim Burchett urges President Trump to release UFO and alien files, questioning government spending and transparency on the topic.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Dan Crenshaw Blasts Ted Cruz in Overnight Social Media Rant Claims Senator Is Backed by Donor Behind Illegal Alien Safe Haven'

Crenshaw accused Cruz of defunding ICE and CBP while enjoying a vacation during a Homeland Security shutdown, contrasting his actions with the struggles of less wealthy Texans.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Ex-GOP Congressman Eviscerates Ken Paxton: Most Corrupt Attorney General We've Had in My Lifetime'

Louie Gohmert criticizes Ken Paxton for corruption and dishonesty while acknowledging his conservative achievements.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

GOP Rep Declares Senate Republicans Failed the American People' After Not Fully Funding DHS

Rep. Mark Harris criticizes Senate Republicans for failing to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security, particularly ICE and Border Patrol.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

House GOP leadership silent as more members post anti-Muslim statements

Republican lawmakers escalate anti-Muslim rhetoric with minimal leadership pushback, citing Sharia law concerns while facing criticism for promoting discrimination and hate.
#dhs-funding
fromAxios
3 weeks ago
US politics

Johnson calls out GOP Senate over "joke" of a DHS plan

Senate Republicans support a short-term DHS funding bill backed by Trump, despite internal disagreements and a lack of Senate GOP objections.
fromDailycaller
1 month ago
US politics

DHS Funding Remains In Limbo As GOP Lawmakers Warn Of Retaliatory Terror Attacks

Congress deadlocked on DHS funding as Republicans cite heightened terrorism threats following Iran strikes and a mass shooting in Austin.
US politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Johnson calls out GOP Senate over "joke" of a DHS plan

Senate Republicans support a short-term DHS funding bill backed by Trump, despite internal disagreements and a lack of Senate GOP objections.
US politics
fromDailycaller
1 month ago

DHS Funding Remains In Limbo As GOP Lawmakers Warn Of Retaliatory Terror Attacks

Congress deadlocked on DHS funding as Republicans cite heightened terrorism threats following Iran strikes and a mass shooting in Austin.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Rep. Henry Cuellar Rebukes Fellow Dem's Border Talk on Fox

Rep. Cuellar opposes open border policies and disagrees with Democratic colleague Talarico's welcoming border stance, advocating for controlled borders with law and order while respecting legal immigration.
#department-of-homeland-security
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
US politics

Senate votes to fund most of DHS. And, Trump extends Iran's deadline to reopen strait

The Senate voted to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, ending a 42-day standoff over immigration enforcement tactics.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago
Washington DC

Markwayne Mullin, a staunch MAGA supporter set to continue Trump's immigration agenda

Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin, a Cherokee Nation member and Trump loyalist, is nominated to lead the Department of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Senate votes to fund most of DHS. And, Trump extends Iran's deadline to reopen strait

The Senate voted to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, ending a 42-day standoff over immigration enforcement tactics.
Washington DC
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Markwayne Mullin, a staunch MAGA supporter set to continue Trump's immigration agenda

Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin, a Cherokee Nation member and Trump loyalist, is nominated to lead the Department of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem.
#trump
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
US politics

Trump says he wants to send federalized troops to L.A., San Francisco

Trump seeks to redeploy federal troops to combat crime and enforce immigration in cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Warns Republicans: No Compromise on DHS Deal Until Country Destroying' Dems Push Through SAVE America Act

Trump urges Republicans to reject deals until the Save America Act is passed, threatening GOP banishment for dissenters.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Trump says he wants to send federalized troops to L.A., San Francisco

Trump seeks to redeploy federal troops to combat crime and enforce immigration in cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Warns Republicans: No Compromise on DHS Deal Until Country Destroying' Dems Push Through SAVE America Act

Trump urges Republicans to reject deals until the Save America Act is passed, threatening GOP banishment for dissenters.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump White House Tells Republicans to Back Off Mass Deportation' Messaging

The Trump White House is directing House Republicans to shift messaging from mass deportations to focusing on removing violent criminals ahead of midterm elections.
US Elections
fromAxios
1 month ago

Tony Gonzales drops re-election bid after pressure from GOP leadership to quit race

Congressman Gonzales announced he will not seek re-election after the House Ethics Committee launched an investigation into him following his primary election.
#political-scandal
Austin
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Scandal-Scarred Tony Gonzales Survives - For Now

Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales advances to a runoff election after finishing second in his primary despite facing scandal allegations involving a deceased staffer.
Austin
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Scandal-Scarred Tony Gonzales Survives - For Now

Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales advances to a runoff election after finishing second in his primary despite facing scandal allegations involving a deceased staffer.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Ex-MLB Star Mark Teixeira Wins Republican Congressional Primary in 21st District of Texas

This is a huge victory, and I'm truly honored to have such strong support from the people of TX-21. Thank you! I'm so grateful to everyone who voted, put in the work, donated, and especially prayed for us along the way. My amazing family has been by my side every step of the way – my wonderful wife Leigh and our three kids – and I'm blessed by their support as I prepare to serve the country we love.
New York Rangers
#texas-politics
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

A District Known for a Horrific Mass School Shooting Will Have a New Representative Next Year. It's Almost Certainly Going to Be "the AK Guy."

Texas' 23rd District Republican primary forces voters to choose between an incumbent facing sexual misconduct allegations and a gun influencer with controversial Nazi-related content, with the latter now positioned for a likely general election victory.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
US news

Texas stunner: Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips Republican state Senate district Trump won by 17 points

Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

A District Known for a Horrific Mass School Shooting Will Have a New Representative Next Year. It's Almost Certainly Going to Be "the AK Guy."

Texas' 23rd District Republican primary forces voters to choose between an incumbent facing sexual misconduct allegations and a gun influencer with controversial Nazi-related content, with the latter now positioned for a likely general election victory.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
US news

Texas stunner: Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips Republican state Senate district Trump won by 17 points

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

I Shouldn't Have Said That': Markwayne Mullin Takes Back His Attack On ICE Shooting Victim

Mullin acknowledged regret for calling ICE shooting victims deranged during his confirmation hearing, contrasting with his predecessor Noem's refusal to retract similar statements.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

U.S., Israel's war with Iran widens. And, Texas primaries test Latino support for GOP

The U.S. and Israel's conflict with Iran has escalated into a regional war affecting multiple Middle East countries, with Congress attempting to limit presidential military authority while objectives remain unclear.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

You Don't Have to Yell at Me!' Texas Republican And Dem Get Into a Fiesty Scrap at the Airport Over DHS Shutdown

Congressional Republicans blocked Democratic legislation to fully fund the TSA, causing airport security delays and withheld TSA worker pay.
fromAxios
1 month ago

"Come to work": A primary fight between House Democrats in Texas turns nasty

I am challenging Mr. Menefee to a debate ... right away, but I also challenge him to come to work. Within his first month in Congress, after having sworn that he was going to come here and vote ... he missed a week. My voting record is 97.9% over 20 years. He missed six votes in one day, and then missed additional votes as well. We had a classified briefing on the Iran war, he wasn't there. He needs to know that this is where we work.
US Elections
US Elections
fromAxios
1 month ago

Trump expected to endorse Cornyn in brutal Texas Senate runoff

Trump is expected to endorse John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate runoff, following months of pressure from Senate leadership and establishment Republicans who view Attorney General Ken Paxton as an electoral liability due to scandals.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Anti-LGBTQ+ Congressman Dan Crenshaw ousted by more extreme candidate in Texas GOP primary

In 2025, the House passed legislation backed by Crenshaw that would prohibit Medicaid funds from covering gender-affirming care for minors. The proposal sought to amend the Social Security Act to block federal funding for treatments such as hormone therapy, puberty blockers, and surgeries intended to help transgender youth transition.
Right-wing politics
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Ken Paxton Is Still Very Much in the Texas Senate Race

Ken Paxton leveraged a conditional dropout offer tied to voter citizenship legislation to delay Trump's endorsement of rival John Cornyn in the Texas Republican primary runoff.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Texas Senator Does Total Flip-Flop On Filibuster to Try and Win Trump's Endorsement

Sen. Cornyn reversed his position on the Senate filibuster rule, arguing it must be eliminated to pass the SAVE Act requiring voter ID for federal elections.
#immigration
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Ken Paxton rolls out first anti-trans bathroom snitch line complaint ahead of heated Senate run-off - LGBTQ Nation

A Texas mother filed the first formal complaint alleging a school's non-compliance with the state's bathroom bill requiring students to use facilities matching their biological sex.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Tim Burchett Sends Surprising Message To Angry MAGA Voters

Rep. Burchett urges MAGA voters to remain vigilant about holding Trump accountable regarding Iran military actions to prevent another prolonged Middle East conflict.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
1 month ago

Warren Davidson is a rare hard-line Republican questioning the Middle East war

Rep. Davidson challenged Speaker Johnson over the legal basis for military strikes, demanding a congressional vote on war powers despite administration briefing and party pressure.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

It May Finally Be the End of the Line for Tony Gonzales

House Republican leadership urges Texas congressman Tony Gonzales to withdraw from reelection after he publicly acknowledged an affair with a deceased congressional staffer.
#texas-senate-race
fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

After deadly shooting by immigration agents, Texas Dems running for Senate say 'clean house' at ICE and 'take that money back' | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

After deadly shooting by immigration agents, Texas Dems running for Senate say 'clean house' at ICE and 'take that money back' | Fortune

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Tony Gonzales Pressured to Drop Reelection Run

The Ethics Committee has announced an investigation into Congressman Tony Gonzales's conduct, and we urge the to act expeditiously. Congressman Gonzales has said he will fully cooperate with the investigation. We have encouraged him to address these very serious allegations directly with his constituents and his colleagues. In the meantime, Leadership has asked Congressman Gonzales to withdraw from his race for re-election.
US politics
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fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

What you need to know about Sen. Markwayne Mullin, Trump's new pick to lead DHS

President Trump nominated Senator Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security to replace Kristi Noem, focusing on border security and immigration enforcement.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Brutal Texas primary night points to trouble ahead for House incumbents

Thirty House Democrats face primary challengers who raised $100,000 or more, with a dozen out-raised by rivals, while Republicans face fewer coordinated challenges but deal with redistricting and Trump opposition.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

What this Texas Republican primary revealed about the politics of AI data centers

Texas voters rejected an agriculture commissioner's campaign against AI data centers, choosing a business-backed candidate instead, suggesting economic momentum behind AI infrastructure outweighs farmland protection concerns.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

JUST IN: Trump Set to Endorse In Bruising Texas Senate Primary, Wants Other Candidate to DROP OUT OF THE RACE!'

Trump announced he will endorse one candidate in Texas's GOP Senate runoff between incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton, demanding the non-endorsed candidate immediately drop out.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Texas primaries could test whether Latino support for GOP is holding after 2024 gains

Latino swing voters in Texas, crucial to Republican gains in 2024, show signs of shifting away from the party due to economic concerns and cost-of-living issues that could undermine GOP support in upcoming elections.
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Cornyn's Nasty Attack on Paxton May Haunt Texas Republicans

The Cornyn/NRSC JFC is airing a new ad accusing Ken Paxton of "sleeping around with a married mother of seven" and calling him a "wife-cheater and fraud." Has there been another instance of a committee going so hard against a candidate who it may have to support in a few months?
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

The GOP's NIMBY rebellion against ICE facilities

Republican elected officials in Mississippi, New Hampshire, Tennessee and beyond have fought proposed facilities in their states. New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte (R) recently celebrated DHS striking its plans for an ICE facility that triggered public outcry in suburban Merrimack. She thanked DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for 'hearing the concerns' of residents.
US politics
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Trump Won't Save Cornyn in Tough Texas Senate Primary

Donald Trump declined to decisively endorse in Texas Senate primary, leaving John Cornyn reliant on Senate allies' fundraising to counter Ken Paxton.
#ice
fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Billionaire Trump supporter blocks sale of Texas warehouse for use as ICE jail | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Billionaire Trump supporter blocks sale of Texas warehouse for use as ICE jail | Fortune

fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Minnesota: Trump sends border czar amid political blame game

Amid rising tensions in Minnesota over federal agents shooting and killing protesters, US President Donald Trump said senior White House official Tom Homan will visit the northeastern state. "I am sending Tom Homan to Minnesota tonight. He has not been involved in that area, but knows and likes many of the people there. Tom is tough but fair, and will report directly to me," the president wrote in an online post.
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US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Jerry Nadler Suggests Americans Would Be Justified' Shooting Masked Attackers in Rant Against Trump's ICE Goons'

Rep. Jerry Nadler said Americans would be justified in shooting masked ICE agents if they reasonably believed they were masked hoodlums attacking them.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Cornyn Takes the Gloves Off In Nasty GOP Texas Primary: Not Even His Own Family Can Trust Ken Paxton'

Sen. John Cornyn attacked AG Ken Paxton, citing a $6.6 million whistleblower judgment, staff FBI reports, impeachment, and his recent divorce.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Democrats Had a Very Messy Week in Texas. Here's What That Means for the Rest of the Country.

U.S. politics remains chaotic as Texas' 2026 primary heats up with a contentious Democratic Senate race and Congress faces ongoing spending standoffs.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Greg Bovino Feuds With GOP Lawmakers, Anchors in Wild Spree

CBP commander-at-large Greg Bovino aggressively defended federal agents after the Alex Pretti shooting, attacking critics across parties and using immigration-focused rhetoric on social media.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

You Deserve an Unwavering Fighter': Ted Cruz Appears in Campaign Ad for Dan Crenshaw Primary Challenger

Senator Ted Cruz endorses and campaigns for Steve Toth to challenge incumbent Rep. Dan Crenshaw in Texas, despite their similar conservative and interventionist foreign policy positions.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Trump border czar says staying in Minnesota until problem's gone'

BREAKINGBREAKING, Tom Homan, Trump's Border Czar, has been speaking from Minnesota, where he was sent to replace in wake of two killings of US citizens by immigration enforcement officers. Homan was sent by Trump to replace Greg Bovino, the top border patrol official sent to the state as part of a massive enforcement operation that has sparked widespread protests.
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US politics
fromJezebel
1 month ago

ICE Killed Another American Citizen Last Year, but No One Reported It

ICE agents shot and killed 23-year-old Texas resident Ruben Ray Martinez during a March 15, 2025 traffic stop, with the shooter initially concealed by DHS.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Texas Democratic Senate primary shows how identity politics could haunt Democrats in 2028

A viral TikTok, past remarks, and competing accusations of racial insensitivity have intensified a contentious Democratic primary between Crockett and Talarico, exposing coalition tensions.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Texas Senate Race Could Be a Match for the Ages

Texas will be central to the 2026 midterms due to a GOP gerrymander, high-stakes Senate primary, right-wing state policies, Latino voter shifts, Democratic Senate hopes.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Trump Is Doubling Down on All the Wrong Things

Republicans face mounting electoral losses and internal criticism while Trump doubles down on high-profile actions, increasing risk of further defeats and party instability.
US politics
fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
2 months ago

California politician leaves Republican party over immigration issues

El Cajon Councilmember Gary Kendrick left the Republican Party and registered as a Democrat over concerns about immigration enforcement and the GOP's direction.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 months ago

GOP Sen. Ted Cruz says, "Let's stop attacking pedophiles" during Congress speech - LGBTQ Nation

Sen. Ted Cruz urged bipartisanship and accidentally said, "Let's stop attacking pedophiles," during a congressional hearing about crime and federal responses.
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