Sejal Govindarao was a Washington-based reporting fellow during her senior year at George Washington University, where she reported for the investigations desk of her college paper, the Hatchet, and was the co-founder and president of the campus’ first Asian American Journalists Association student chapter. Previously, Sejal interned for NBC, ABC, CNN and Politico’s California team, where she covered the state’s congressional delegation.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and U.S. Reps. Troy Nehls and Ronny Jackson flew to New York to attend final testimony. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton visited earlier in the trial. Full Story
Abbott’s executive order directs Texas universities to “review and update free speech policies to address the sharp rise in antisemitic speech.” Full Story
McCaul, R-Austin, furiously advocated for the Louisiana Republican to advance the $60.8 billion aid bill to boost Ukraine’s arsenal against Russia. Full Story
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Austin, and members of the House Freedom Caucus have stalled Ukraine aid for months demanding that Congress pass a bill securing the southern border before considering the foreign aid package. Full Story
Two Texans are among 11 House impeachment managers initiating a trial of the Homeland Security secretary in the Senate. Full Story
House Democrats voted in lockstep against former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. This time some Texans say they’re open to saving the Louisiana speaker. Full Story
Allred is the delegation’s most prolific user of the app. He said he voted for the legislation because of national security concerns. Full Story
Weber, who has disagreed with the hard-right caucus’ tactics during the House Speaker election last year, said Caucus Chair Bob Good expelled him after missing some of the group’s weekly meetings. Full Story
President Joe Biden used the term during the address in response to heckling by U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Georgia. Full Story
Johnson narrowly avoided a runoff to replace U.S. Rep. Colin Allred. Brian Williams, who was in second place, has conceded. Full Story
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