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Texas Primaries Raise GOP Alarm About Latino Voters

Early voting data and primary turnout figures in Texas have sparked concerns among Republican strategists about shifting Latino voter engagement in the 2026 midterm elections.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, March 8, 2026 · 3 min read
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Rep. Al Green Says Crypto Industry Spent $1.5M Against Him in Texas Primary Runoff

The anti-Trump Democrat faces former Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee in a runoff after redistricting pitted two incumbents against each other.

By James Callahan · Sunday, March 8, 2026 · 3 min read
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Fact-Checking Claims in Casey Means' Surgeon General Confirmation Hearing

Dr. Means faced scrutiny over vaccines and qualifications during a Feb. 25 Senate committee hearing following a nomination delay.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, March 5, 2026 · 3 min read
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GOP Senator Assists Capitol Police in Removing Anti-War Protester During Hearing

Sen. Tim Sheehy joined officers to remove Brian McGinnis, a Green Party Senate candidate, from an Armed Services subcommittee hearing.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, March 5, 2026 · 3 min read
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Republicans Brace for Ugly Fight in Texas Senate Runoff Between Cornyn and Paxton

Cornyn spent nearly $70 million in the primary but both candidates advance to a May 26 election as Democrats see an opportunity to flip the seat.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, March 4, 2026 · 3 min read
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GOP Members of House Oversight Committee Release Video of Clintons' Depositions

Republicans on the committee made the footage public Monday, marking a new development in ongoing congressional inquiries involving the former president and secretary of state.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, March 3, 2026 · 3 min read
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House Ethics Committee Opens Investigation Into Rep. Nancy Mace Over Reimbursement Allegations

The nonpartisan Office of Congressional Conduct referred the case, citing substantial reason to believe expenses exceeded property costs by more than $9,000.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, March 3, 2026 · 3 min read
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Sen. Reed Says He Was Not Informed Ahead of Recent U.S. Strikes on Iran

The ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee questions executive branch transparency regarding military operations.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, March 2, 2026 · 3 min read
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Hillary Clinton Calls House Oversight Questioning Repetitive After 6-Hour Deposition

Former Secretary testified Thursday in closed-door session regarding Jeffrey Epstein investigation as former President Bill Clinton prepares to appear Friday.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, February 27, 2026 · 3 min read
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Senate Leaders Call Filibuster ‘Anti-Nuclear Option’ Amid Reform Debate

Democratic and Republican leaders say a talking filibuster preserves debate while avoiding a rule change that would lower the cloture threshold.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, February 24, 2026 · 3 min read