Immigration takes center stage on Capitol Hill, and Texans are deep in the mix
WASHINGTON – Congressional Hispanic Caucus members, including Texans, forcefully pushed back Thursday on immigration actions President Donald Trump has taken during his first days in office. Members of the Democratic group demanded a seat at the table for further policy changes and said Trump’s early moves are threatening farmworkers,
North Texas founder of the Oath Keepers goes to Capitol Hill after his release
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes visits Capitol Hill after Trump clemency
Stewart Rhodes was convicted in one of the most serious cases brought by the Justice Department over the Jan. 6, 2021 attack.
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Judge Imposes New Restrictions on Stewart Rhodes, Oath Keepers With Commuted Sentences: Can’t Enter D.C. or Capitol
A federal judge imposed new release conditions on Stewart Rhodes and other members of the far-right Oath Keepers group he founded on Friday, restricting them from visiting Washington, D.C. or the U.S.
Texas congressman introduces bill to end birthright citizenship as federal judge blocks Trump's executive order
Representative Babin of Texas' 36th Congressional District introduced a bill called the Birthright Citizenship Act aiming to codify the president's executive order.
Capitol Hill Cop Attacked on Jan. 6 Reacts to Trump Pardons: ‘Outrageous, but Not Surprising’ | Video
One of the officers who was beaten while defending the Capitol in 2021 says Trump's pardons for rioters is "outrageous, but not surprising."
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Texas Democrats haven't been in power for 30 years. They just lost more control at the Capitol.
New Texas House rules passed on Thursday prevent members of the minority party from holding influential committee chair positions. This change breaks a long-standing tradition in the chamber — and could signal that a contentious legislative session lies ahead.
'Nothing is off limits': Public school communities brace for ICE raids
Latino and immigrant lawmakers are sounding the alarm as their school districts brace for deportations in the second Trump administration.
Supreme Court could revive lawsuit against Texas officer who shot motorist stopped for unpaid tolls
The Supreme Court seems inclined to revive a civil rights lawsuit against the Texas police officer who shot a man to death during a traffic stop in Houston over unpaid tolls.
Congressional Dem staffers drop short-lived request for 32-hour work week after bipartisan mockery: ‘Terrible idea’
The Congressional Progressive Staff Association (CPSA) had asked congressional leaders just a day earlier to adopt a rotating schedule that would allow staffers to work fewer hours when lawmakers
5 things you should know about Rep. Jasmine Crockett
The outspoken Texas congresswoman is making her mark on Capitol Hill — one viral moment of advocacy at a time. […]
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Former Texas congressman John Ratcliffe confirmed as CIA director
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate confirmed former Texas Congressman John Ratcliffe to serve as the next director of the CIA on Thursday.
Texas governor orders state’s flags raised to full-staff for Trump’s inauguration
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Monday ordered the state’s flags be raised to full-staff on Inauguration Day, as President-elect Trump enters his second term in the White House. The move
Senate is preparing to confirm Hegseth as defense secretary in late evening vote
WASHINGTON – The Senate is muscling Pete Hegseth's nomination as defense secretary toward confirmation Friday, prioritizing his vow to create a “warrior culture” at the Pentagon over allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward women.