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House Republicans on Thursday released a new proposal that would extend a powerful surveillance authority for three years, but it was not immediately clear if it would garner enough support to win passage in the chamber. The updated text would reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, a…

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After Virginia’s referendum, the Texas-ignited redistricting war is looking like a wash

Most Texas Republicans remained supportive of their state’s redraw even as their gains have been wiped out by California and Virginia.

The Texas Tribune

Rep. Chip Roy proposes the racist ‘MAMDANI Act’ to Congress

Rep. Chip Roy from Texas introduced a racist bill to Congress. Named the ‘MAMDANI Act,’ the bill aims to take extreme measures against perceived terrorists. But is Roy’s bill achievable or just a poor attempt at grabbing headlines?

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GOP Lawmaker Proposes 'MAMDANI Act' Targeting Migrants Linked to Socialism, Communism and 'Islamic Fundamentalist' Groups

The bill's scope extends to individuals who produce or distribute materials supporting those ideologies

Latin Times

Texas AG runoff: Mayes Middleton and Chip Roy weigh in on election integrity, lawsuits and more

Texas’ next top lawyer will take over a key driver of the conservative legal movement. We revisited the major issues in an updated Q&A with the two remaining Republican candidates.

The Texas Tribune

Chip Roy introduces the Mamdani Act to punish immigrants for ideology—including socialism and Marxism

The act expands on existing immigration law that bans the entry of any immigrant affiliated with the Communist Party. Roy’s act expands it to Marxism, socialism, and Islamists.

Fortune

Lawmaker Introduces MAMDANI Act Aimed at Denaturalising Immigrants Involved In Marxist Or Islamic Fundamentalist Doctrines

A Texas congressman introduced the MAMDANI Act, targeting immigrants with socialist or Islamic ties, named after NYC's mayor. The bill faces legal scrutiny and lacks Democratic support.

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MAGA lawmaker proposes MAMDANI law to deport any citizen who ‘advocates for socialism and communism’

Far-right Rep. Chip Roy targets Democratic Socialists of America in latest anti-immigrant bill aimed at GOP’s political opponents

The Independent UK

Texas’ GOP attorney general candidates want to challenge decades-old Supreme Court rulings

Emboldened by overturning Roe v. Wade, conservative legal groups hope Ken Paxton’s successor will help them overturn gay marriage and public school access for undocumented students.

The Texas Tribune

Lawmakers said they wanted to rein in their own stock trading. What happened?

For a brief moment, it seemed like a bill to curb stock trading by members of Congress could see a vote in the House. Blessed by GOP leadership with hopes of a floor vote in the first quarter of the year, it would have been a victory for the small…

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Record 36 House Republicans To Leave Congress Amid Growing 'Dysfunction' On Capitol Hill

A record 36 House Republicans are walking away from Congress, deepening instability on Capitol Hill and complicating Speaker Mike Johnson's efforts to defend his paper-thin majority before the 2026 midterms.

International Business Times UK

Mike Johnson faces a rocky path to funding DHS

"Could the Senate be any more lazy than to send to us a bill that doesn't do the job and then leave town?" Chip Roy said.

Axios

Mayes Middleton nabs former opponent Aaron Reitz’s endorsement in GOP attorney general runoff

Reitz, a former aide to Texas AG Ken Paxton, had sharply criticized both Middleton and Chip Roy on the campaign trail.

The Texas Tribune

Chip Roy faces Mayes Middleton’s millions in Texas attorney general GOP runoff

Middleton gave almost $14 million to his own campaign, helping propel him into first place on election night.

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Hardline House Freedom Caucus gains ground in Texas GOP primaries

If they win in November, Steve Toth and Brandon Herrera are poised to join the group known for its conservative absolutist approach and willingness to defy GOP leaders.

The Times of India

'Pause all immigration': US Rep Chip Roy asked to stop until 'broken H-1B system revamped'

US Representative Chip Roy is urging a halt to all immigration, advocating for a pause until the H-1B visa system and the broader immigration framework are thoroughly reformed. He emphasized the need to address visa overstays and ensure national security before resuming immigration, highlighting concerns about the current system's vulnerabilities…

The Texas Tribune

Rep. Tony Gonzales drops reelection bid amid pressure over affair scandal

The San Antonio Republican was pushed into a runoff in the primary for his border district. Speaker Mike Johnson and other GOP members had called on him to exit the race.

Texas Observer

Cornyn and Paxton Lead a Decadent GOP Empire into Ruinous Runoffs

As Texas’ senior U.S. Senator said, Judgment Day is coming. But first, nearly 90 days of bloodsport.

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Big money moved the needle and down-ballot chaos reigned in Texas’ action-packed primaries

Two blockbuster Senate primaries dominated attention, chaos reigned in down-ballot races and an intense runoff season looms.

The Texas Tribune

Mayes Middleton, Chip Roy advance to runoff for GOP attorney general nomination

With a self-funded ad surge, Middleton overcame Roy’s initial frontrunner status, taking a commanding lead but falling short of the majority needed to win outright.

The Texas Tribune

Polls close today in the Texas primaries. Here are five things to watch.

This Tuesday, Tribune reporters are watching two blockbuster Senate primaries, an open attorney general seat, and more high-stakes, competitive races up and down the Texas ballot.

The Texas Tribune

Trump floods Texas primaries with his endorsements, testing limits of political reach

While he has stayed out of some blockbuster contests, the president has otherwise spread his endorsement generously in Texas. The strategy has helped him form politically beneficial alliances in the past.

The Texas Tribune

Political fighting pervades Texas politicians’ responses to Austin shooting

Days out from the March primary, Republicans called for changes to immigration law. Democrats repeated their calls for stricter gun laws.

The Texas Tribune

Jasmine Crockett leads James Talarico by double digits in Senate Democratic primary, poll finds

On the Republican side, Ken Paxton and John Cornyn were neck-and-neck and in position for a runoff, according to the poll from the University of Texas’ Texas Politics Project.

The Texas Tribune

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales says he won’t resign despite explicit texts with staffer

A growing number of House Republicans have called for Gonzales’ ouster — though he has yet to explicitly lose the support of any members who endorsed him.

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