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In GOP attorney general runoff, two hard-right conservatives spar over experience, Trump loyalty

State Sen. Mayes Middleton says Rep. Chip Roy betrayed the MAGA movement, while Roy says Middleton isn't qualified to work at the attorney general’s office, let alone lead it.

The Texas Tribune

Chip Roy gets $2.75 million infusion from GOP megadonor Alex Fairly in attorney general runoff

Roy is the only candidate who’s “able and prepared to do the job,” Fairly said. Roy’s opponent, Mayes Middleton, has been criticized for his lack of legal experience.

The Texas Tribune

Brendan Carr's 'Equal Time' Threat Against The View Is Blatantly Unconstitutional, ABC Says

The FCC chairman seems determined to impose a requirement that would amount to a ban on interviews with political candidates.

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Dan Patrick picks sides in Texas attorney general, Railroad Commission GOP runoffs

The lieutenant governor endorsed state Sen. Mayes Middleton over U.S. Rep. Chip Roy for the Republican attorney general nod. And he backed Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright over challenger Bo French.

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton narrowly leads John Cornyn in new poll of Texas’ Senate GOP runoff

The University of Houston survey results were within the margin of error less than a month out from the May 26 election. State Sen. Mayes Middleton had a wider lead in the attorney general primary.

The Texas Tribune

GOP emerges from ‘hell week’ with deep divisions between Senate and House

During the final vote to close out the House’s “hell week,” a handful of Republicans had a message for the Senate: You’re responsible for the “suffering” agenda. Standing on the steps outside the Capitol on Thursday, House Freedom Caucus members loudly aired their grievances with the Senate. Republicans there have…

Roll Call

All New Cars Could Have Mandatory Surveillance Tech Unless Congress Stops This Mandate

Cars are already spying on drivers. A 2021 law requires manufacturers to install more tracking technology.

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MAGA lawmaker introducing legislation to pave way for Trump’s ballroom

President has used the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday night as a new argument for building a ballroom

The Independent UK

New FISA proposal unveiled in House

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…

Roll Call

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?

The Mary Sue

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.

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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.

The Independent UK

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 Texas Tribune

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.

Roll Call

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.

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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.

The Texas Tribune

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.

The Texas Tribune

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.

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