Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a motion for contempt against Democrat Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke, alleging that the former congressman defied a court order prohibiting him from fundraising for Texas statehouse Democrats who fled the state to block a redistricting vote. Paxton is asking a Tarrant County court to authorize O’Rourke’s arrest, which could result in a fine of up to $500 and as much as six months in jail.
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is blasting House Democrats for missing their own deadline to unveil their “Project 2026” policy platform, accusing them of plotting a return to what it calls “Joe Biden’s America.” In a Tuesday memo, the GOP campaign arm mocked the Democrats’ agenda as “wildly unpopular” and claimed it would lead to defeat in the next midterm elections.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) praised President Donald Trump’s foreign policy approach during a Monday appearance on Fox News Channel’s “Hannity,” saying Trump’s strategy ahead of his Alaska meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin could both end the war in Ukraine and prevent future Russian aggression. Graham argued that Trump’s firm stance and economic leverage offer a sharp contrast to the Biden administration’s handling of the conflict.
President Donald Trump has warned Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell that he may face a "major lawsuit" if he continues renovations on federal buildings.
