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Exclusive: Rep. Jasmine Crockett discusses entry into race for Senate seat in Texas

Exclusive: Rep. Jasmine Crockett discusses entry into race for Senate seat in Texas

by Gabe Hawkins | Dec 11, 2025 | Featured, Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON — Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) announced her candidacy Monday for the United States Senate, taking on long-serving incumbent John Cornyn (R-Texas).  Crockett, a progressive lawmaker in her sophomore term, has already secured significant support from her...
Senate brings forward a motion to reopen the government 40 days into the shutdown

Senate brings forward a motion to reopen the government 40 days into the shutdown

by Gabe Hawkins | Nov 10, 2025 | Featured, Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted to advance a new bill to reopen the government Sunday evening, after a series of partisan meetings throughout the weekend reached a breakthrough. The continuing resolution was brokered by eight Senate Democrats, including New Hampshire...
GOP members press for 30% sales tax, highlighting House Republican tensions

GOP members press for 30% sales tax, highlighting House Republican tensions

by Brennan Leach | Jan 26, 2023 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – House Republicans have revitalized a plan to eliminate the IRS and replace it with a mammoth sales tax. This time, it may even get a vote in Congress.  The Fair Tax Act, introduced this month by Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.), breathes new life into a...

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