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Here’s how to register to vote in Texas before Monday’s deadline
Read full article: Here’s how to register to vote in Texas before Monday’s deadlineOur guide can help you determine how to register, who is eligible to vote, whether you’re still registered and more in advance of Election Day.
Departures in House create crucial Republican targets in the fight for majority control
Read full article: Departures in House create crucial Republican targets in the fight for majority controlAfter a tumultuous and unproductive session of Congress, nearly 50 House members have decided either to not seek reelection or to run for a higher office.
Abortion, private school vouchers and legislative control are the key issues in Texas’ 2024 election
Read full article: Abortion, private school vouchers and legislative control are the key issues in Texas’ 2024 electionTexan voters will have significant influence in November, both within and outside the state. They will be electing a U.S. senator, 38 U.S. House members, 150 state House members, as well as various judges and local elected officials. Additionally, they will have influence over important questions.
Mayorkas warns FEMA doesn't have enough funding to last through hurricane season
Read full article: Mayorkas warns FEMA doesn't have enough funding to last through hurricane seasonHomeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says the agency tasked with helping communities recover from Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters does not have enough money to make it through the hurricane season.
Pennsylvania Republican in key swing-state Senate race backs using military to fight fentanyl
Read full article: Pennsylvania Republican in key swing-state Senate race backs using military to fight fentanylThe Republican challenger trying to flip the U.S. Senate seat in swing-state Pennsylvania says he'll press for U.S. military action in Mexico to target fentanyl trafficking networks.
In South Texas congressional race, Monica De La Cruz and Michelle Vallejo spar over health care
Read full article: In South Texas congressional race, Monica De La Cruz and Michelle Vallejo spar over health careThe topic is playing a major role in one of Texas’ only competitive congressional races this year as the competitors debate Medicare, abortion and expanding coverage.
Bernie Sanders tells Texas progressives to back Harris, says Allred win would “make all the difference”
Read full article: Bernie Sanders tells Texas progressives to back Harris, says Allred win would “make all the difference”Joining Sanders as he campaigns up and down the I-35 corridor are Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Greg Casar, and former El Paso congressman Beto O’Rourke.
NCAA president Charlie Baker decries 'dysfunction' in NIL, urges Congress to act
Read full article: NCAA president Charlie Baker decries 'dysfunction' in NIL, urges Congress to actThe president of the NCAA lashed out at “evidence of dysfunction in today’s NIL environment” while reiterating his desire to see Congress create national guidelines to set the template for the so-called name, image and likeness endorsement deals that are reshaping college sports.
Biden signs temporary funding bill that avoids a shutdown before the election
Read full article: Biden signs temporary funding bill that avoids a shutdown before the electionPresident Joe Biden has signed a temporary government spending bill that keeps agencies operating into December, after Congress punted key spending decisions until after the November election.
Senate Democrats boost Colin Allred’s bid against Ted Cruz with multimillion dollar investment
Read full article: Senate Democrats boost Colin Allred’s bid against Ted Cruz with multimillion dollar investmentThe late-cycle investment signals the party is taking Texas seriously — a shift from past cycles.
CrowdStrike executive apologizes to Congress for July global tech outage
Read full article: CrowdStrike executive apologizes to Congress for July global tech outageAn executive at cybersecurity company CrowdStrike apologized in testimony to Congress for sparking a global technology outage over the summer.
In his podcast, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz reveals his unfiltered side as he strives to expand his base — and his influence
Read full article: In his podcast, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz reveals his unfiltered side as he strives to expand his base — and his influenceCruz’s thrice-weekly podcast, “Verdict,” has become an integral part of his day-to-day life as a senator — and a tool in his effort to win reelection this fall.
House unanimously votes to boost Trump security as Congress scrambles to ensure candidate safety
Read full article: House unanimously votes to boost Trump security as Congress scrambles to ensure candidate safetyLawmakers are scrambling to ensure that the U.S. Secret Service has enough money and resources to keep the nation’s presidential candidates safe amid repeated threats of violence.
Conservative group asks FEC to probe effort to promote spoiler candidates
Read full article: Conservative group asks FEC to probe effort to promote spoiler candidatesA secretive group that recruited Donald Trump supporters to run as third-party spoiler candidates in some of the nation’s most competitive congressional districts was accused of violating campaign finance law.
Railroads and regulators must address the dangers of long trains, report says
Read full article: Railroads and regulators must address the dangers of long trains, report saysA new report says the U.S. has seen an increase in the number of a certain kind of derailment related to the forces created when railcars push and pull against each other as freight trains have gotten longer.
Congress is gridlocked. These members are convinced AI legislation could break through
Read full article: Congress is gridlocked. These members are convinced AI legislation could break throughA bipartisan group of lawmakers on Tuesday introduced legislation that would prohibit political campaigns and outside political groups from using artificial intelligence to misrepresent the views of their rivals by pretending to be them.
Argentina's President Milei presents 2025 budget, vowing austerity and setting up a showdown
Read full article: Argentina's President Milei presents 2025 budget, vowing austerity and setting up a showdownLibertarian President Javier Milei of Argentina has presented the 2025 budget to Congress, outlining policy priorities that reflected his key pledge to kill the country’s chronic fiscal deficit and signaled a new phase of confrontation with lawmakers.
Congress targets Chinese influence in health tech. It could come with tradeoffs
Read full article: Congress targets Chinese influence in health tech. It could come with tradeoffsA San Jose-based biotechnology company that helps doctors detect genetic causes for cancer is among those that could be cut out of the U.S. market over ties to China.
Nearly $6 billion in funding for Ukraine will expire if Congress doesn't act by the end of the month
Read full article: Nearly $6 billion in funding for Ukraine will expire if Congress doesn't act by the end of the monthU.S. officials say nearly $6 billion in funding for aid to Ukraine will expire at the end of the month unless Congress acts to extend the Pentagon’s authority to send weapons from its stockpile to Kyiv.
US cites Egypt's help in Gaza as Washington sends full military aid despite human rights concerns
Read full article: US cites Egypt's help in Gaza as Washington sends full military aid despite human rights concernsThe Biden administration is sending Egypt its full $1.3 billion allocation of military aid.
Mexico will amend its constitution this weekend to require all judges to be elected
Read full article: Mexico will amend its constitution this weekend to require all judges to be electedMexico is poised to amend its constitution this weekend to require all judges to be elected as part of a judicial overhaul championed by the outgoing president but slammed by critics as a blow to the country’s rule of law.
Speaker Johnson postpones vote on a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown
Read full article: Speaker Johnson postpones vote on a bill to avoid a partial government shutdownSpeaker Mike Johnson has postponed a vote on a temporary spending bill that would keep federal agencies and programs funded for six months.
National Dems target Texas, but focus remains on protecting Senate incumbents
Read full article: National Dems target Texas, but focus remains on protecting Senate incumbentsU.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, is challenging Sen. Ted Cruz this November, but the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee has vulnerable incumbents to defend first.
Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on funding bill with proof of citizenship mandate despite dim prospects
Read full article: Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on funding bill with proof of citizenship mandate despite dim prospectsHouse Speaker Mike Johnson is vowing to press ahead with requiring proof of citizenship for new voters as part of a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown.
Austin congressman leads GOP rebuke of Biden administration’s Afghanistan withdrawal
Read full article: Austin congressman leads GOP rebuke of Biden administration’s Afghanistan withdrawalThe House Foreign Affairs Committee, which U.S Rep. Michael McCaul chairs, accused Biden of ignoring warnings from his staffers and allies, leaving American interests vulnerable to the Taliban takeover.
Pentagon chief says a six-month temporary budget bill will have devastating effects on the military
Read full article: Pentagon chief says a six-month temporary budget bill will have devastating effects on the militaryDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin says passage of a six-month temporary spending bill would have widespread and devastating effects on the department and the military.
House Republicans push to link government funding to a citizenship check for new voters
Read full article: House Republicans push to link government funding to a citizenship check for new votersHouse Speaker Mike Johnson has teed up a vote this week on a bill that would keep the federal government funded for six more months.
House Republican unveil bill to avoid shutdown. Senate Democrats say they're wasting precious time
Read full article: House Republican unveil bill to avoid shutdown. Senate Democrats say they're wasting precious timeHouse Republicans have unveiled legislation to avoid a partial government shutdown at the end of the month.
What’s at stake in Mexico's judicial system under sweeping overhaul pushed by the president
Read full article: What’s at stake in Mexico's judicial system under sweeping overhaul pushed by the presidentMexico’s governing party says judges in the current court system are corrupt, and it wants to push through a unusual proposal to make the country’s entire judicial branch — some 7,000 judges —stand for election.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce backs Ted Cruz for Senate over Colin Allred
Read full article: U.S. Chamber of Commerce backs Ted Cruz for Senate over Colin AllredAllred, who had previously gotten the Chamber’s endorsement in his House races, had long used the endorsement as proof of his bipartisan credentials.
Hawaii lawmakers say Congress should replenish disaster relief fund to help Maui
Read full article: Hawaii lawmakers say Congress should replenish disaster relief fund to help MauiHawaii's congressional representatives say the nation’s disaster relief fund needs to be replenished so the U.S. government can continue to help survivors of Maui’s deadly wildfires and other disasters around the country.
As Mexican protesters block Congress over judicial overhaul, lawmakers head to vote in nearby gym
Read full article: As Mexican protesters block Congress over judicial overhaul, lawmakers head to vote in nearby gymProtesters in Mexico City are blocking the entrance to Congress over proposals that would make judges stand for election.
Data indicates voting by noncitizens is rare. Republicans are pressing measures to make sure of it
Read full article: Data indicates voting by noncitizens is rare. Republicans are pressing measures to make sure of itFederal law already allows only U.S. citizens to vote in elections for president and Congress.
Colin Allred’s understated campaign strategy draws mixed reviews from fellow Democrats
Read full article: Colin Allred’s understated campaign strategy draws mixed reviews from fellow DemocratsAllred’s sharp divergence from Beto O’Rourke’s more active campaign style has stirred dissent among some Democrats. His allies say it’s working.
Protesters against judiciary overhaul plan urge Mexican president to 'respect democracy'
Read full article: Protesters against judiciary overhaul plan urge Mexican president to 'respect democracy'Protesters have marched across Mexico in the latest opposition to Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s proposed judicial overhaul and other moves by the governing party that critics say will weaken democratic checks and balances.
Mexico's governing coalition gets 73% of seats in Congress after winning just 60% of votes
Read full article: Mexico's governing coalition gets 73% of seats in Congress after winning just 60% of votesMexico’s electoral institute has voted to give the governing Morena party and its allies about 73% of seats in the lower house of Congress, even though the coalition won only about 60% of the votes in the June 2 elections.
Progressive Democrat's ad decrying "chaos" on the border riles up her South Texas supporters
Read full article: Progressive Democrat's ad decrying "chaos" on the border riles up her South Texas supportersMichelle Vallejo, who is challenging Republican U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, put out a political ad decrying the “chaos” on the border.
Colin Allred urges voters to back Kamala Harris at Democratic National Convention
Read full article: Colin Allred urges voters to back Kamala Harris at Democratic National ConventionAllred has largely run his Senate race keeping his distance from Harris. On Thursday, before a national audience, he said he is proud to support her.
Tim Walz is still introducing himself to voters. Here are things to know about Harris' VP pick
Read full article: Tim Walz is still introducing himself to voters. Here are things to know about Harris' VP pickKamala Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, will face a national audience when he headlines the third night of the Democratic National Convention.
George Santos pleads guilty, acknowledging lies and blaming ambition for conning his way to Congress
Read full article: George Santos pleads guilty, acknowledging lies and blaming ambition for conning his way to CongressFormer U.S. Rep. George Santos has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in his federal fraud case.
Gay former staffer for Troy Nehls sues office, alleging homophobic workplace
Read full article: Gay former staffer for Troy Nehls sues office, alleging homophobic workplaceAlex Chadwell, who worked for the congressman in Washington and Texas, said he was pushed out of Nehls’ office because of his sexual orientation.
A look at college presidents who have resigned under pressure over their handling of Gaza protests
Read full article: A look at college presidents who have resigned under pressure over their handling of Gaza protestsProtests against the war in Gaza have put intense pressure on U.S. college leaders, who are charged with bridging bitter campus divides while balancing free speech rights with concern for safety on campus.
Exit interview: Michael Burgess on leaving Congress, how the Texas delegation has changed and the path forward for health care
Read full article: Exit interview: Michael Burgess on leaving Congress, how the Texas delegation has changed and the path forward for health careThe North Texas Republican and former OB-GYN is leaving office after 22 years having made his mark on health insurance and energy policy.
FEMA’s Disaster Fund has run out of money for 2nd year in a row🥴 Here’s who can still get help after Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: FEMA’s Disaster Fund has run out of money for 2nd year in a row🥴 Here’s who can still get help after Hurricane BerylThe Disaster Fund has been depleted again, delaying aid for Hurricane Beryl victims. #FEMAFunding #HurricaneBeryl #DisasterRelief
Here’s how to vote by mail in Texas for the November 2024 election
Read full article: Here’s how to vote by mail in Texas for the November 2024 electionThe deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot is Oct. 25. The deadline for mail-in ballots to be returned or postmarked is Nov. 5, unless it is from an overseas voter.
House Democrats dig in amid ongoing fight in Congress over compensation for US radiation victims
Read full article: House Democrats dig in amid ongoing fight in Congress over compensation for US radiation victimsA top Democrat in the U.S. House says it will take a shift of power in Congress to ensure that legislation is finally passed to extend and expand a compensation program for people exposed to radiation following uranium mining and nuclear testing carried out by the federal government.
Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is the Democrats’ pick for Jackson Lee seat in Congress
Read full article: Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is the Democrats’ pick for Jackson Lee seat in CongressHarris County Democratic leaders made their choice to represent the party in the November election.
US approves $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel amid threat of wider Middle East war
Read full article: US approves $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel amid threat of wider Middle East warThe U.S. has approved $20 billion in arms sales to Israel, including scores of fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles.
Why Trump's and Harris' proposals to end federal taxes on tips would be difficult to enact
Read full article: Why Trump's and Harris' proposals to end federal taxes on tips would be difficult to enactIf nothing else, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris agree on one thing, at least: Both say they want to eliminate federal taxes on workers’ tips.
US surgeon general was warned by his mom to avoid politics, but he jumped into the fray anyway
Read full article: US surgeon general was warned by his mom to avoid politics, but he jumped into the fray anywaySurgeon General Vivek Murthy isn’t shying away from politics, as his mother had once hoped when he was a kid.
Ted Cruz touts endorsement from Kim Ogg, a Houston Democrat, in bid for crossover votes
Read full article: Ted Cruz touts endorsement from Kim Ogg, a Houston Democrat, in bid for crossover votesOgg is no darling of the left. She lost her Democratic primary in a landslide election this year after a number of intraparty feuds.
Elon Musk's X sues advertisers over alleged 'massive advertiser boycott' after Twitter takeover
Read full article: Elon Musk's X sues advertisers over alleged 'massive advertiser boycott' after Twitter takeoverElon Musk’s social media platform X has sued a group of advertisers, alleging that a “massive advertiser boycott” deprived the company of billions of dollars in revenue and violated antitrust laws.
Here are the Democrats seeking to replace U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee
Read full article: Here are the Democrats seeking to replace U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson LeeBecause Jackson Lee died after winning the Democratic primary, Texas Democratic officials will get to decide who replaces her on the November ballot.
Pelosi warns in her new book that political threats and violence 'must stop'
Read full article: Pelosi warns in her new book that political threats and violence 'must stop'Not quite two years after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the Capitol, the threat of political violence would come for Nancy Pelosi's husband at their home.
Colin Allred keeps Kamala Harris at arms length as he makes a play for the center
Read full article: Colin Allred keeps Kamala Harris at arms length as he makes a play for the centerU.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, who is facing off against Allred in his reelection campaign, has worked to tie Allred to Harris’ political record.
Texas attorney general says Biden must continue border wall construction after court deadline passes
Read full article: Texas attorney general says Biden must continue border wall construction after court deadline passesTexas sued to stop an executive order issued by President Biden on his Inauguration Day to stop border wall construction and divert funds that had already been allocated for the project.
Fiery North Dakota derailment was latest crash to involve weak tank cars the NTSB wants replaced
Read full article: Fiery North Dakota derailment was latest crash to involve weak tank cars the NTSB wants replacedThe fiery North Dakota derailment that burned for days early last month was the latest train crash to involve flawed tank cars the National Transportation Safety board has been trying to get off the tracks for decades.
Proposed US rule would ban airlines from charging parents additional fees to sit with their children
Read full article: Proposed US rule would ban airlines from charging parents additional fees to sit with their childrenThe U.S. Department of Transportation is proposing a new rule that would ban airlines from charging parents to sit with their young children.
Biden prods Congress to act to curb fentanyl from Mexico as Trump paints Harris as weak on border
Read full article: Biden prods Congress to act to curb fentanyl from Mexico as Trump paints Harris as weak on borderPresident Joe Biden is prodding Congress to do more to reduce the flow of fentanyl into the United States.
Ted Cruz, Secret Service leader tangle at Senate hearing over assassination attempt
Read full article: Ted Cruz, Secret Service leader tangle at Senate hearing over assassination attemptCruz accused the U.S. Secret Service on Tuesday of making a politically motivated decision to deny former President Donald Trump extra security.
Senate passes bill to protect kids online and make tech companies accountable for harmful content
Read full article: Senate passes bill to protect kids online and make tech companies accountable for harmful contentThe Senate has passed legislation designed to protect children from dangerous online content.
In Austin, Biden slams “extreme” U.S. Supreme Court
Read full article: In Austin, Biden slams “extreme” U.S. Supreme CourtBiden asked Congress to pass a constitutional amendment to end to presidential immunity during a speech to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act at the Lyndon B. Johnson Library.
Biden decries 'extremism' on Supreme Court, details plan for term limits, ethics code for justices
Read full article: Biden decries 'extremism' on Supreme Court, details plan for term limits, ethics code for justicesPresident Joe Biden decried “extremism” that he says has undermined public confidence in the the U.S. Supreme Court, as he called on Congress to quickly establish term limits and an enforceable ethics code for the court’s nine justices.
House Republicans vote to rebuke Kamala Harris over administration's handling of border policy
Read full article: House Republicans vote to rebuke Kamala Harris over administration's handling of border policyHouse Republicans are moving quickly to emphasize Vice President Kamala Harris’s role in the Biden administration’s handling of the U.S. border with Mexico.
U.S Rep. Lloyd Doggett took a political risk by calling on Biden to step aside. It worked.
Read full article: U.S Rep. Lloyd Doggett took a political risk by calling on Biden to step aside. It worked.In a Q&A, Doggett, 77, discusses his role in the recent chain of historic events and his feelings about where the party goes from here.
Pentagon panel to review Medals of Honor given to soldiers at the Wounded Knee massacre
Read full article: Pentagon panel to review Medals of Honor given to soldiers at the Wounded Knee massacreThe Defense Department will review the Medals of Honor that were given to 20 U.S. soldiers for their actions in the 1890 battle at Wounded Knee to make sure their conduct merits such an honor.
Houston candidates pitching themselves to replace the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee on November ballot
Read full article: Houston candidates pitching themselves to replace the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee on November ballotAt least three Democrats are considering bids for the Houston-area seat. But Texas Democratic officials — not voters — will decide who will be on the November ballot.
Demonstrators stage mass protest against Netanyahu visit and US military aid to Israel
Read full article: Demonstrators stage mass protest against Netanyahu visit and US military aid to IsraelProtesters against the Gaza war have staged a sit-in at a congressional office building ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress, and Capitol Police have made multiple arrests.
Senate to consider bills that aim to protect children and teenagers online
Read full article: Senate to consider bills that aim to protect children and teenagers onlineThe Senate will consider legislation this week that aims to protect children from dangerous online content, moving forward with what could become the first sweeping new regulation of the tech industry in decades.
Through the years: Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee’s background, career history in politics
Read full article: Through the years: Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee’s background, career history in politicsMany people don't know that the Congresswoman was born in Queens, NY, and graduated from Yale University with honors in the first graduating class including females.
‘She was brave:’ Sheila Jackson Lee’s staff remember her work and commitment
Read full article: ‘She was brave:’ Sheila Jackson Lee’s staff remember her work and commitmentStaff members of the 18th Congressional District of Texas’ and offices in Washington D.C. released a statement of remembrance after the death of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.
Immigration is taking center stage in Texas’ Senate race. Here’s what Colin Allred’s and Ted Cruz’s records show.
Read full article: Immigration is taking center stage in Texas’ Senate race. Here’s what Colin Allred’s and Ted Cruz’s records show.Poll after poll shows Texas voters rank immigration and the border as the most pressing issues.
After famously snubbing Trump in 2016, Ted Cruz adulates him at Republican National Convention
Read full article: After famously snubbing Trump in 2016, Ted Cruz adulates him at Republican National ConventionCruz struck a decidedly different tone from his 2016 RNC speech, when he refused to endorse Trump and told voters to “vote your conscience.”
Colin Allred punts on whether he thinks Biden should continue reelection bid
Read full article: Colin Allred punts on whether he thinks Biden should continue reelection bidAllred, who is running for U.S. Senate against Ted Cruz, is one of only a few House Democrats from Texas who has yet to say whether they support the president’s reelection bid.
IRS collects milestone $1 billion in back taxes from high-wealth taxpayers
Read full article: IRS collects milestone $1 billion in back taxes from high-wealth taxpayersThe IRS has collected $1 billion in back taxes from high-wealth tax cheats — a milestone meant to showcase how the agency is making use of the money it received as part of the Biden administration’s signature climate, health care and tax package signed into law in 2022.
Government power in the US is a swirl of checks and balances, as a recent Supreme Court ruling shows
Read full article: Government power in the US is a swirl of checks and balances, as a recent Supreme Court ruling showsThe framers creating the U.S. Constitution knew they needed SOMEONE to be at the helm of the federal government, a president.
Powell stresses message that US job market is cooling, a possible signal of coming rate cut
Read full article: Powell stresses message that US job market is cooling, a possible signal of coming rate cutFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reinforced a message that the Fed is paying growing attention to a slowing job market and not only to taming inflation, a shift that signals it’s likely to begin cutting interest rates soon.
House backs bills to roll back energy efficiency standards for refrigerators, dishwashers
Read full article: House backs bills to roll back energy efficiency standards for refrigerators, dishwashersHouse Republicans have approved two bills rolling back Energy Department efficiency standards for home refrigerators and dishwashers.
Republicans move at Trump's behest to change how they will oppose abortion
Read full article: Republicans move at Trump's behest to change how they will oppose abortionThe Republican National Committee’s platform committee is adopting a policy document that reflects former President Donald Trump’s position — opposing a federal abortion ban and ceding limits to the states.