President Donald Trump backs Tano Tijerina over Rep. Henry Cuellar, whom he pardoned after the Justice Department charged the Texas congressman with taking bribes.
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House GOP bill could trigger self-deportation for Somali refugees amid Minnesota fraud probe
Texas Republican introduces congressional bill to terminate refugee status for five countries amid alleged Minnesota social services fraud investigations.
Trump rallies House GOP at Kennedy Center days after Maduro capture
President Donald Trump is huddling with House Republicans at the Trump Kennedy Center on Tuesday as Congress kicks off its second half of the term.
Federal officials to halt more than $10B in funding to 5 states over non-citizen benefit concerns: report
The Trump administration is reportedly moving to freeze over $10B in child care and social services funding to five Democrat-led states over concerns funds went to non-citizens.
Abbott orders comprehensive fraud probe into Texas child care funding after Minnesota scandal
Texas Gov. Abbott orders comprehensive investigation into potential child care fraud following Minnesota scandal that allegedly defrauded taxpayers millions of dollars.
Healthcare, economy and the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’: Welcome to the midterms
The 2026 midterm elections heat up as Democrats target kitchen table issues while Republicans defend Senate control, as key races could reshape Congress.
These House mavericks defied their own parties more than anyone else in 2025
House lawmakers broke party-line votes at varying rates, with Rep. Henry Cuellar leading Democrats at 24.1%, and Rep. Thomas Massie topping Republicans at 22.3%.
Oregon residents sue Homeland Security after tear gas used on anti-ICE protesters
Housing nonprofit and residents file federal lawsuit against DHS, seeking to ban tear gas use near ICE facility that allegedly harms local families.
Mamdani sworn in by AG James in private midnight ceremony
Socialist Zohran Mamdani sworn in as NYC mayor in midnight ceremony at abandoned subway station, symbolizing his vision for working-class New Yorkers.
Dem governor-elect taps Crockett’s former ‘chief brand strategist’ for top DEI role
Soon-to-be Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has tapped a former “chief brand strategist” for Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, to serve in the state’s top DEI role.