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Houston Democrat Christian Menefee wins special election to complete Sylvester Turner’s term in Congress

The former Harris County attorney defeated Amanda Edwards in Texas’ 18th Congressional District. The two will face off again in the March 3 primary for a redrawn version of the district.

The Texas Tribune

Democrat Christian Menefee wins House special election runoff in Texas

Democrat Christian Menefee has won a special election runoff to succeed the late Texas Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died nearly a year ago.

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Cornyn continues to lead Texas Senate GOP field in fundraising, cash reserves as primary hits homestretch

Despite dominating the airwaves, Texas’ senior senator has been neck and neck with Attorney General Ken Paxton in public polling, both falling well short of the support needed to avoid a runoff.

The Texas Tribune

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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.

Axios

GOP senator promises to block all Trump Federal Reserve nominees after ‘outrageous’ DOJ probe into Jerome Powell

He wants it "fully and finally resolved."

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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.

The Texas Tribune

Kristi Noem would’ve been fired over Minnesota in the first Trump White House. Here’s who may have saved her

ANALYSIS: Trump’s desire to avoid giving in to media pressure is keeping DHS Secretary Kristi Noem safe for now, writes Andrew Feinberg, but the looming midterms may force him to discard his ‘no scalps’ rule

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Senate passes spending package with Homeland Security punt

A two-week stopgap Homeland Security measure is intended to buy time for bipartisan negotiations on immigration enforcement tactics.

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Texas comptroller primary: Who is running and what to know

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is the state’s chief financial officer. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 primary and where they stand.

The Texas Tribune

In Senate Democratic primary, Crockett steps up appeals to Latinos with ICE facility visit, South Texas rally

After coming under fire for some earlier comments about Latinos, Crockett is working to narrow Democratic rival James Talarico’s lead among the key voting bloc.

The Texas Tribune

Warsh's path to Fed chair may face even GOP obstacle in Senate

President Trump says he'll nominate Kevin Warsh, a Federal Reserve Board member from 2006 to 2011, to be the next chairman.

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Why Democrats won't rush to force Noem impeachment vote

"We don't want a show vote. We want a successful vote," House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said.

Axios

At the Races: What’s in a bill?

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including immigration and campaign launches.

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Ice, ICE…Maybe?

Plus: Trump accounts, Klobuchar runs for governor, and who wants to buy CNN now?

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Texas MAGA turns heat on H1B with probe in shadow of Senate race

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a probe into alleged H-1B visa fraud by North Texas companies, suspecting "sham operations" and "ghost offices" that disadvantage American workers. This move, alongside a gubernatorial directive freezing new visa petitions, highlights a political battle within the Texas GOP, with implications for immigration…

The Texas Tribune

On the issues: Q&A with the Republicans running for Texas attorney general

Texas’ next top lawyer will inherit an office that has become the tip of the spear of the conservative legal movement. To help primary voters differentiate, we asked the four GOP candidates where they stand on the agency’s major issues.

The Guardian - US

Senate Democrats demand DHS funding bill include reforms to ‘rein in ICE’

Move sets up clash with Republicans that could see the government partially shut down in the coming days

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Fight over ICE takes center stage in contested Senate primaries

The fallout from the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minnesota is reverberating in Senate races nationwide.

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White House rejects Democrats' DHS demands to unlock funding bill

The White House rejected a Democratic call for restraints on immigration agents, saying talks should be separate from a big spending measure.

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Rubio leaves door open to more military action in Venezuela

Rubio left open possibility that the administration could use military force if Venezuela’s interim president doesn’t cooperate with the U.S.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Faces Historic Drop of Negative 40 in Approval Polls Among Independent Voters

A new YouGov poll shows Donald Trump's approval among independent voters has fallen to a record low of minus 40 points, raising concerns for Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

International Business Times UK

Trump Desperate to Win Midterm Elections, Tells Iowa Crowd That Losses Would Lead to 'Very Bad Things'

President Trump kicked off his 2026 midterm campaign in Iowa, urging Republican voters to defend GOP control of Congress or risk losing key tax and policy achievements.

Reason

After Alex Pretti's Death, the Administration Signals a Shift on Immigration Enforcement

Wider reform is needed in the way the government enforces its laws.

Axios

Trump puts Republicans in a tough spot on gun rights

"You can't walk in with guns," Trump told reporters about the tragedy in Minnesota.

The Independent UK

Trump ignores Minnesota uproar and tries sticking to economy in Iowa as Republicans call for Noem’s resignation

President doesn’t mention Minneapolis killing by Border Patrol even as GOP senators start calling for the homeland security secretary to lose her job over it

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