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Trump urges US House of Representatives to vote quickly to end partial government shutdown

Trump has implored lawmakers to quicky end the partial government shutdown, promising to “work in good faith” on raised issues and concerns. The shutdown comes as Democratic lawmakers demand changes to immigration operations after the fatal shooting of two US citizens in Minneapolis in January.

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The Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein investigation ahead of contempt of Congress vote

An attorney for the Clintons said the pair had agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee on matters related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It comes after months of political wrangling and as Republican lawmakers advanced contempt proceedings against Bill and Hillary.

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Epstein case: Hillary and Bill Clinton to testify in House

Bill and Hillary Clinton will testify before the house oversight committee regarding Jeffrey Epstein, averting criminal contempt charges. Attorneys confirmed their compliance, though final deposition dates are pending. Chairman James Comer insists on sworn testimony, rejecting alternative proposals. This development follows Republican efforts to compel their appearance, marking a significant…

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Alabama GOP dismisses challenge to Tuberville candidacy

The Alabama Republican Party on Sunday dismissed a challenge filed by an opponent to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s candidacy for governor

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Winning in Trump’s backyard and raking in money: Democrats begin 2026 with warning to Republicans

NEWS ANALYSIS: Another win for Democrats in Trump territory comes as the party is building a number of powerful campaign war chests, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

Trump calls in to Dan Bongino’s first show and insists Republicans must ‘take over voting’ in 15 places

Trump has never won Minnesota’s electoral votes and lost Georgia’s electoral votes in 2020

The Independent UK

Texas’ social studies shakeup creates divide over whose histories to teach, and how

Concerned about Texas’ social studies overhaul, Democrats on the State Board of Education used a recent meeting to push for the inclusion of more Black and Indigenous perspectives and for young children to learn about the horrific nature of slavery.

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House money race dotted by challengers who outraised incumbents

A handful of vulnerable House lawmakers in both parties were outraised by potential opponents in the final months of 2025, new filings show.

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'Time to clean house': Indian-origin Texas GOP leader under fire, old 'domestic violence case' involving gun comes to surface

Indian-origin Texas GOP leader Abraham George came under fire after Republicans flipped a state Senate seat that historically remained with the Republicans. Democrat Taylor Rehmet defeated Republican Leigh Wambsganss by a decisive 57% to 43% in Tarrant County. The result is insignificant legislation-wise as the new candidate will now serve…

The Times of India

Kristi Noem says all federal agents will begin wearing body cameras on patrols

Ron Johnson says he does not ‘have a problem’ with key demand made by Democrats blocking agency’s funding

The Guardian - US

‘A warning sign to Republicans’: The Texas GOP’s decades-long stronghold just collapsed as a Democrat wins special election victory

A massive political shockwave just hit the Texas GOP establishment after Democrat Taylor Rehmet successfully flipped a deeply red state senate district in a special election victory on Saturday. This is a genuinely stunning development because this Fort Worth-area district is one that President Trump won by a massive 17…

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Democrats vow to fight ‘full-blown cover-up’ after release of Epstein files

Democrats and one Republican demanding release of millions more pages they insist are still being deliberately withheld

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MAGA melts down thinking 'Rehmet is Indian' after Democrat flips Texas local election

In a stunning victory, Democrat candidate Taylor Rehmet won the special election at a historically Republican seat in Texas, defeating Republican contender Leigh Wambsganss, sending MAGA online handles into an unprecedented meltdown. So much so that a verified handle on X with 43.1k followers, claiming to be 'heritage American' though…

The Times of India

Republicans look to rebuke DC Council with swing at local tax code

“They are spending more time trying to overturn D.C. laws than they’re doing with a number of pressing issues,” one organizer said of Congress.

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Indian-Americans claim they flipped a deep red seat in Texas because of MAGA's anti-Indian rhetoric

The TOI correspondent from Washington: In a political shock that has rattled Washington, Democrats in deep red Texas flipped a state senate seat in a district that voted +17 for Donald Trump, amid claims from some Indian-Americans that they triggered the turnaround because of toxic MAGA attacks on the community.

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First Thing: Todd Blanche says review of Jeffrey Epstein sex-trafficking case ‘is over’

Deputy US attorney general says the government cannot ‘just create evidence’ but victims attorney accuses government of hiding perpetrators while exposing survivors. Plus, the Mormon women who fought a Republican-led redistricting initiative in Utah – and won

The Times of India

'Running on a platform of shutting down temples': Hindu leader says Republican loss in Texas local election not surprising

Democrat Taylor Rehmet defeated Republican Leigh Wambsganss for the open Texas Senate District 9 seat in Tarrant County which is the largest Republican county in the nation. It was a special election to fill the seat after the incumbent Republican resigned to take another office and Rehmet will serve the…

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This week: House GOP tries to end partial government shutdown

All eyes will be on the House this week as Republicans seek to bring a quick end to the partial government shutdown that began on Friday.

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Texas land commissioner primary: Who is running and what you need to know

The General Land Office oversees investments that earn billions of dollars for public education, manages state lands, operates the Alamo and distributes benefits to Texas veterans. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries and where they stand.

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How Taylor Rehmet upset a MAGA candidate to flip a North Texas Senate district

Observers of the race said Rehmet’s working-class appeal, along with Latino and suburban backlash to GOP policies, fueled his win in a district Donald Trump carried by 17 points.

Roll Call

Democrats continue to outraise Republicans in key Senate races

Democratic Senate candidates continue to outraise their Republican opponents in battleground midterm races, new federal filings show.

The Times of India

Who is Taylor Rehmet? Democrat flips Republican Texas Senate seat Trump won in 2024

Democrat Taylor Rehmet has pulled off a major political upset in Texas, winning a special election runoff for the state Senate and flipping a seat that President Donald Trump had carried by 17 points in the 2024 presidential election.

The Independent UK

Democrat flips reliably Republican seat in Texas in ominous sign for Trump ahead of midterms

Saturday’s result was a blow for the Republicans ahead of the upcoming midterms

Axios

Mike Johnson warned by Jeffries not to count on Democrats' votes to end shutdown

"We want Republicans to carry the water," one House Democrat told Axios.

The Texas Tribune

Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins solidly red Texas Senate seat in stunning special election upset

With ballots tallied from all but a handful of voting centers, Rehmet had 57% of the vote, besting the 43% for his GOP opponent, Leigh Wambsganss, who had a massive spending advantage.

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