Republicans Preparing for 2026 Primary to Replace Ken Paxton as Texas Attorney General
Texas Senator Joan Huffman Announces Candidacy for Attorney General Texas Senator Joan Huffman has joined the growing list of Republicans aspiring to take over from Ken Paxton as the state’s next attorney general. Paxton will not seek reelection and instead plans to challenge Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) in the 2026 Republican primary. Upon announcing her […]
House Democrats and Republicans stop Trump impeachment effort
House Votes to Counter Progressive Lawmaker’s Resolution Against Trump The House held a bipartisan vote on Tuesday afternoon to dismiss a resolution introduced by Rep. Al Green, a progressive from Texas, aimed at pushing back against President Donald Trump. This maneuver serves as a procedural tool, allowing lawmakers to express their opposition to the bill […]
Senate Republicans propose Golden Dome Act to address Iranian missile dangers
Proposed “Golden Dome” Missile Defense System in Response to Threats Amid escalating tensions in Iran, a senator recently proposed legislation to establish a new “Golden Dome” missile defense system. This initiative echoes a call made by former President Donald Trump at the outset of his administration for a similar system inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome. […]
Trump cautions Congress Republicans that no one should take a break until the major bill is completed.
President Trump expressed his expectations to Congressional Republicans on Tuesday, indicating that “no one will be on vacation.” This statement comes as numerous key elements within the legislative proposal seem to be stagnating among Republicans. “To a friend in the Senate, please lock him in his room if necessary, don’t go home, close the deal […]
Republicans applaud Israel-Iran ceasefire while Democrats seem to hold back on congratulating
Iran-Israel Ceasefire: Reactions and Implications On Monday evening, a wave of Republican lawmakers expressed their congratulations to the president after reports confirmed that Iran and Israel had established a ceasefire just days after striking a blow to Iran’s nuclear enrichment efforts. In contrast, Democrats seemed less eager to celebrate, at least initially. President Donald Trump […]
The tax strategy dividing established Republicans from the new populist right
Republicans Face Internal Conflict Over Medicaid Revisions Medicaid expenses have surged dramatically in the past six years, prompting concerns about waste and fraud in the system. While Democrats seem hesitant to address these issues directly, a significant number of voters are in favor of the Republicans’ proposed changes. The real contention lies between traditional Republicans […]
Republicans direct important committee to evaluate extension of Trump tax cuts as budget friendly
Senate Republicans have instructed the Joint Tax Committee (JCT) to estimate the costs associated with extending tax cuts from 2017 introduced by Trump. This joint taxation committee, which analyzes how tax legislation affects deficits, will assess the effects of 26 tax cuts and employment measures from 2017. Essentially, this serves as a continuation of “current […]
Republicans raise worries about missing trade agreements with Trump
A growing number of Republicans are expressing frustration over the absence of tariff agreements from President Trump, with the July 8 deadline looming just two weeks away. This situation could potentially lead to a resurgence of hefty tariffs on imports worldwide. The administration has secured a deal with China and the UK, and officials assert […]
Republicans rally around Trump following the attack on Iran, with only a few critics.
Following the US’s recent military actions against Iranian nuclear facilities, Republicans on Capitol Hill rallied behind President Trump. The announcement came just before 8 PM EDT on Saturday, when Trump declared, via the True Society, that a “highly successful attack” targeted three nuclear sites in Iran, with the Fordow facility being one of the key […]
Groups Advocate for Senate Republicans to Dismiss NFA Tax Plan
A coalition led by the American Association of Repressors, alongside American Gun Owners, the NRA, and the Second Amendment Foundation, has reached out to Senate Majority Leader John Tune (R). Their letter urges him to uphold the provisions in the Budget Settlement Bill that would eliminate the National Firearms Act tax on suppressors and short-barreled […]