Kay Granger, a pioneering Texas Republican and the first Republican woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee, has died at 83. Her son confirmed her death, though the cause was not released. Granger also served as Fort Worth's first female mayor and was a leading advocate for defense spending.
Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) responded to a question about rising living costs by stating he plans to eat steak and lobster, and suggested Americans struggling financially might not work as hard as he does. Gas prices remain higher than before the Iran conflict.
Republican Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas boasted about plans to eat steak and lobster for the Fourth of July when asked about rising living costs, suggesting that Americans struggling with affordability may not work as hard as he does. He also attributed increased energy prices to Iran.
The Texas Republican Party convention in Houston featured Governor Greg Abbott's address, discussions on abortion policy, and an unusual appearance by an elephant. While the World Cup is hosted nearby, most delegates viewed it as irrelevant, focusing instead on conservative agenda and party unity.
Texas Sen. John Cornyn predicts a "disaster" for the GOP in the midterms and warns Donald Trump he'll face "miserable two years" if Democrats win, citing Trump's intervention in his primary loss.
Ken Paxton, endorsed by President Trump, wins Texas Republican U.S. Senate primary, unseating Sen. John Cornyn in a divisive $100M race, potentially risking GOP Senate majority due to Paxton's scandalous past.
On the final day before the Texas GOP Senate runoff, incumbent John Cornyn and challenger Ken Paxton are not holding public campaign events. Their race has been dominated by over $109 million in advertising, with Donald Trump endorsing Paxton and criticizing Cornyn.
