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Lindsey Graham tells Trump there’s ‘no reason’ to invade Iran, but then immediately demands he seize a crucial Iranian territory

He believes it can seal the fate of this war.

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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.

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U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales says he won’t resign despite explicit texts with staffer

A growing number of House Republicans have called for Gonzales’ ouster — though he has yet to explicitly lose the support of any members who endorsed him.

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These House votes were once routine. Now they’re nail-biters

Wrangling procedural votes is a big part of the job for Speaker Mike Johnson, as thin margins give each holdout more political capital.

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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.

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Fresh off defeating state THC ban, Texas hemp industry faces wipeout under federal deal to end shutdown

The issue roiled Texas politics earlier this year when Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a ban on THC products spearheaded by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

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Trump pardons ex-NYPD cop convicted of helping China stalk an expat

Michael McMahon's lawyer said the pardon ‘corrects a horrible injustice’

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DOGE continues its work to shape the government, Rep says - but swerves when asked who is leading it

GOP Rep. Pete Sessions said DOGE remains ‘an active component in the government’

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As Ted Cruz calls for a regime change in Iran, other Texas Republicans are more cautious

Cruz’s intense interview with Tucker Carlson earlier this week exposed a rift in President Donald Trump’s coalition.

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Texas’ GOP congressional delegation meets to discuss redrawing districts ahead of midterms

The proposal would require the Texas Legislature to return for a special session to carry out the rare move of reshaping the state’s political boundaries mid-decade.

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Republican Lawmaker Insists His Party is 'Stuck' Trying to Pass Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Despite Being Against Raising the Deficit

Texas Rep. Pete Sessions admitted Republicans feel forced to back Donald Trump's costly reconciliation bill despite concerns about raising the deficit.

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Voices: How Trump’s ‘Panican’ jibe at his tariff critics could backfire

COMMENT: The US president responded to a growing backlash from critics of his tariffs by claiming are members of a new ‘weak and stupid’ party. Simon Walters argues that the ‘Panicans’ will be proven right

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GOP Rep. Pete Sessions Faces Tough Questions At Town Hall

GOP Rep. Pete Sessions addresses concerns at a town hall meeting regarding the Department of Government Efficiency and defends the agency's initiatives and...

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Secret Service Director Criticized For Lack Of Transparency In Hearing

Lawmakers express frustration with Secret Service Director Cheatle's lack of transparency and accountability during hearing.

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House Passes Bill Blocking US Central Bank From Issuing 'Detrimental' CBDC

Following a sweeping vote to pass FIT21, the House has now passed H.R. 5403, which effectively bans the U.S. central bank from issuing a CBDC that Republican members believe might be used by the government to surveil the financial activities of the American public.

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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.

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U.S. Rep. Colin Allred wins Democratic primary to face Sen. Ted Cruz in November

Allred bested state Sen. Roland Gutierrez in a crowded pool of Democrats.

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Even the U.S. president’s return-to-office push is being ignored by workers: ‘They aren’t coming back’

“The president himself is telling federal employees to get back in the office, and they aren’t coming back,” a lawmaker complained this week.

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Texans Pete Sessions, Roger Williams both out in whirlwind day to pick U.S. speaker

Sessions dropped out of the race after a first round of voting within the Republican conference. Williams entered the race after the apparent front-runner, Tom Emmer of Minnesota, failed to reach the 217-vote threshold, but later on Tuesday evening and the Texas lawmaker was also out.

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House speaker vote live updates: Tom Emmer bid hit with surprise GOP attack

Majority whip and former NRCC chair ends bid to become speaker hours after winning nomination

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Emmer faces tough road to speaker's gavel on the floor - Roll Call

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, his party's speaker-designate, faces some two dozen potential GOP defections on the floor.

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