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Democrats say no discussion of impeaching Trump even if they take back the House in the midterms

President’s military intervention abroad, without the consent of Congress, has sparked questions about whether he could be impeached for a third time

The Independent UK

House Democrats clamp down on defections ahead of new Iran war powers vote

"It's time to finish the operation in Iran. It's time to be done," said one House Democrat.

Axios

Texas Democrats bullish about winning back Latino voters - Roll Call

Texas Republicans' redraw of the congressional map is running headlong into a Latino electorate disgruntled with Trump and the economy.

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March primary ensures record turnover for Texas congressional delegation

Twelve House incumbents from Texas are set to leave Congress after this year, with the possibility of additional turnover in the May runoffs and November general election.

The Texas Tribune

Multiple U.S. House members face setbacks in Texas primaries

U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Houston, was defeated and four other incumbents — Democrats and Republicans — found themselves in close races or runoffs as votes were still being counted early Wednesday.

The Texas Tribune

Vote Studies 2025: Republicans power Trump to record success

In 2025, President Donald Trump compiled a record of party support that stands apart from his predecessors and even from his own first term.

Roll Call

Trump’s New Wall Will Destroy Irreplaceable Border Treasures—Unless Congress Acts

The "One Big Beautiful Bill" did not include the provision that spared the La Lomita chapel, the Santa Ana refuge, or any other sensitive location, and a map posted by CBP indicates that Trump’s barrier will tear through them.

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Homeland Security officials voice concerns about looming shutdown

Homeland Security officials are highlighting the potential impact of a shutdown

The Independent UK

House lawmakers spar over harms of potential DHS shutdown

Republicans and Democrats sparred about the potential real-world harms of a partial shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security.

Roll Call

One Democrat who helped pump $10 billion into ICE now regrets it — because siding with Donald Trump comes with a price

Last week, seven Democrats defied their party and voted with the Republicans to help them pass a $ 64.4 billion bill that will fund the Department of Homeland Security. The same also allocates about $10 billion for the U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The individuals who voted for this include…

The Mary Sue

Furious Democrats float national guard, government shutdown over latest Minneapolis shooting

"I am doing my best to respond to this without a string of expletives," said one House Democrat.

Axios

Texas sheriff charged with fraud two months after Trump pardoned his brother

Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar Jr. was accused of defrauding his office by misappropriating funds to run a for-profit disinfecting business during the Covid-19 pandemic

The Independent UK

Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar, brother of Rep. Henry Cuellar, indicted on federal fraud charges

The five-term sheriff and brother of Congressman Henry Cuellar denied all wrongdoing through his lawyer.

The Texas Tribune

This week: Spending sprint continues; Venezuela war powers expected to get a vote

Appropriations are on the agenda for both chambers of Congress this week, and a Venezuela war powers resolution could come to the Senate floor.

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The Texas Tribune

Statewide battles, Latino voters and down-ballot contests: the biggest Texas political stories to watch in 2026

The Texas Tribune’s politics team has compiled five of the top stories we're watching this year, when voters will have their first chance to make their opinions known on the events of 2025.

The Independent UK

Trump’s inner circle surprised by his recent pardon spree: report

Top Trump aide left blindsided by president’s controversial clemency spree

The Texas Tribune

“Construction can’t continue”: South Texas builders say ICE arrests have upended industry

More than 300 people attended an impromptu meeting that industry leaders in the Rio Grande Valley hosted to draw attention to the chilling effect ICE arrests have had on construction.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Democratic candidates unite in the Rio Grande Valley to court Latino voters

State Rep. James Talarico faces an uphill battle in his U.S. Senate bid while 15th Congressional hopeful Bobby Pulido aims to flip the district, but he must first win his primary.

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The Independent UK

AOC is staying mum on endorsing 2026 races so far - could it be a sign of a Senate run?

A series of progressives are staging primary challenges in the vein of Ocasio-Cortez’s insurgent 2018 run

International Business Times

Trump's Latest Pardon in Texas Leaves Republican Allies Stunned: "Extremely Disappointed"

In a surprise move, President Donald Trump has pardoned Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar for federal corruption charges.

The Texas Tribune

Trump’s pardon of Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar leaves local Republicans surprised and disappointed

Some county GOP officials said the president’s pardon could complicate their plans to unseat the Laredo Democrat in South Texas’ battleground 28th Congressional District.

Roll Call

Cuellar wins a key nod to regain a top House Appropriations post - Roll Call

Trump’s pardon of the Texan put Democrats in the awkward spot of having to decide whether to reinstate Cuellar to his former plum role.

Axios

Indiana rejection cuts into Trump's push to gain more GOP House seats

So far, Republicans are likely to have a net gain of just one to four seats in the redistricting war.

The Texas Tribune

After Trump pardon, Rep. Henry Cuellar restored to homeland security funding post

After his corruption indictment last year, the Laredo Democrat forfeited his role as the top Democrat on the House Appropriations subcommittee that oversees more than $65 billion in annual spending.

Roll Call

These are the key Texas races for Congress in 2026 - Roll Call

Here’s how races in Texas are shaping up following Monday’s filing deadline for candidates for office in next year’s midterm elections.

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