Cornyn, who is facing a primary challenge for his Senate seat from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, made the request in a letter to FBI Read More
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Texas Democrat, Faced With Losing His District, Vows Trump Will Be Impeached Again
Rep. Al Green (D-TX), who faces the prospect of losing his seat in a GOP-led redistricting effort, is vowing that President Donald Trump will be Read More
Illegal immigrants potentially counted in US census take center stage in redistricting battle
Congressional redistricting debate intensifies as Republicans push to change how census data counts unauthorized immigrants for determining political representation.
Key Trump national security roles left vacant due to Dem obstruction — leaving US vulnerable to threats
At least 144 nominees were awaiting confirmation when the Senate broke for its August recess.
Senate Confirms Leading Catholic Activist As Vatican Ambassador
President Donald Trump’s new ambassador to the Holy See was confirmed over the weekend. Brian Burch, former president of CatholicVote, one of the country’s largest Read More
Senate GOP ready to go nuclear after Schumer’s ‘political extortion’ of nominees
Over 140 of President Donald Trump’s nominees remained pending as negotiations with Democrats fell apart, and Senate Republicans mull nuclear options after Democrats filibustered nearly all his picks.
Key aide in IRS’ Tea Party targeting controversy put on leave after allegations of new anti-GOP effort
Former Lois Lerner deputy Holly Paz put on administrative leave as Republicans raise concerns about IRS targeting of pass-through entities and Main Street businesses.
Newsom Threatens Retaliation, Says Texas Redistricting Will ‘Trigger’ New California Election Maps
California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday threatened to “punch” back if Texas moves forward with GOP-led plans to redraw its congressional district maps. Newsom Read More
United Nations Says 89% Of Their Gaza Aid Trucks Have Been Looted Since May
According to United Nations data, 88.7% of the organization’s aid trucks have been looted in Gaza since May 19. Data shared by the United Nations’ Read More
US considers requiring visa bonds of up to $15,000 for certain applicants from high-risk countries
New visa bond proposal targets countries with high overstay rates, requiring $5,000-$15,000 bonds for business and tourist visa applications.