Republicans’ razor-thin House majority shrinks further as Democrats set to win Texas special election, giving GOP leadership new headaches in Congress.
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House gears up to take Senate’s government shutdown deal with rare Sunday meeting
House leaders are aiming to expedite consideration of the Senate’s deal to fund the government as a shutdown looms after midnight.
Federal judge backs away from threat to hold ICE leader in contempt
Acting ICE director avoids contempt hearing as judge releases scathing criticism of agency’s alleged widespread violations of court orders.
Texas Bans Schools Tied To ‘America’s Adversaries’ From Education Freedom Program
With just days to go before the launch of one of the largest school choice programs in the country, Texas officials are fighting to ensure Read More
DHS calls rape of autistic teen ‘most heinous we’ve seen’ as ICE detainer tests California sanctuary laws
DHS lodges detainer for illegal immigrant accused of raping autistic teen in California sanctuary state. Officials call it “most heinous” case involving vulnerable victim.
Texas Gov Greg Abbott calls for CAIR to be stripped of non-profit status
Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott called on the state’s attorney general, Ken Paxton, to strip CAIR of its non-profit status Thursday.
New Dem proposal would restrict ICE’s key tool to detain criminal illegal aliens
Democrats are threatening to stall government funding over ICE warrant requirements as another government shutdown looms Friday.
House Democrats hold ‘shadow hearings’ as they build case to impeach Kristi Noem
House Democrats are advancing an impeachment investigation into DHS Secretary Kristi Noem as Republicans probe ICE operations following a second fatal civilian shooting.
Dems see opening in key Senate race as bitter GOP infighting continues: ‘Last remaining strategy’
A Democratic operative in the Lone Star State said the choice of candidates facing voters in Texas’ critical U.S. Senate race is “very stark,” amid GOP infighting
New York, California projected to lose 6 House seats to red states after 2030, census analysis shows
Blue states like New York and California are projected to lose six congressional seats to Republican states by 2030. Texas and Florida are expected to gain eight.