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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett on Tuesday introduced legislation aimed at preventing taxpayer dollars from being used to finance settlements, compensation programs or legal payouts benefiting President Donald Trump, his associates or participants in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. The bill, titled the Stop Taxpayer-funded Reimbursement for Unlawful Misconduct by Presidents …

In a critical 2026 battle for control of the U.S. Senate, The Associated Press early Wednesday declared James Talarico the winner of the Democratic primary in Texas, while incumbent Republican Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton will spend weeks to come competing in a runoff election. The AP …

For decades, statewide Democratic primaries in Texas were low-octane affairs. Then came the 2026 election cycle. In a year that Democrats see as a prime opportunity to finally flip Texas — amid flagging approval for the second Trump administration, a vicious Senate primary on the Republican side and the potential …

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a two-term Democrat from Dallas known for her fast-rising national profile and combative style, launched a bid for U.S. Senate on Monday, abruptly reshaping the Democratic primary to challenge Republican Sen. John Cornyn next year. Crockett’s entrance comes just ahead of the state’s candidate filing deadline and …

Jimmy Williams The Democratic National Convention last week was marked by speeches from rising stars, reminiscent of former President Barack Obama’s breakout moment 20 years ago. Obama’s 2004 keynote address at the convention catapulted him onto the national stage, leading to his eventual ascension to the Senate and the White …

Jimmy Williams A House Oversight Committee hearing on Thursday night turned into a chaotic exchange of insults over members’ appearances and intelligence, drawing strong criticism from leaders of both parties. The hearing aimed to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. Garland had refused to release an audio …

  Grace Yarrow, The Texas Tribune In summer 2021, about 50 Democrats from the Texas House arrived at the nation’s capital — absconding from Austin in a plot to block Republicans from passing a bill that would impose tighter restrictions on voting access. Buzzing with excitement, the lawmakers took their …

On Monday, a Texas judge issued an order blocking the arrest of Democratic state lawmakers who broke quorum by leaving the state, paving the way for those who remain outside of Texas to return home without the threat of apprehension. State District Judge Brad Urrutia granted the temporary restraining order late …