Cactus Politics

06/07/2026

$72 BILLION FOR ICE AND CBP

Sen. is backing the Secure America Act, arguing it gives immigration enforcement agencies the resources needed to protect the homeland through President Trump’s term.

Senator John Cornyn (R) praised Senate passage of the Secure America Act, legislation that would provide $72 billion in funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs

06/07/2026

TOUGHER PENALTIES FOR THREATS AGAINST FEDERAL AGENTS

is seeking bipartisan legislation to crack down on doxxing, threats and intimidation targeting federal law enforcement officers.

Congressman August Pfluger (R) announced bipartisan support for legislation that would strengthen federal penalties for doxxing, threatening, and intimidating f

06/06/2026

$73 MILLION TO STRENGTHEN EAST TEXAS POWER

Gov. announced a Texas Energy Fund grant to replace vulnerable wooden utility poles with stronger steel and ductile iron poles across hurricane-prone communities.

Quick Summary: The Governor announced Tuesday a $73 million grant to replace and upgrade electric poles in East Texas. How will the grant be used? The gran

06/06/2026

FIRST U.S. SCREWWORM DETECTION FOUND IN TEXAS

Rep. Ronny Jackson warned a wider outbreak could cost the Texas economy nearly $2 billion as agriculture officials work to stop the pest from spreading.

The first United States New World screwworm detection found in Texas has prompted renewed concern among lawmakers and agriculture officials who warn the pest co

06/06/2026

ENDORSEMENT: backs

"She is a mom, a patriot, a proven conservative, and a fighter who has spent her career delivering real results for Southwest Florida…”

U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) announced her endorsement of Sydney Gruters in Florida's District 16 congressional race while speaking re

06/06/2026

challenged Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on affordability, tariffs and debt, arguing Georgians are being squeezed by higher costs.

DeKalb County's district attorney, Sherry Boston, filed a lawsuit against the state of Georgia in Fulton County Superior Court over House Bill 369, recently sig

06/05/2026

Sen. Ruben Gallego is challenging President Trump’s new green card policy, asking the GAO whether the rule can be reviewed and repealed by Congress under the Congressional Review Act.

Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ

06/05/2026

Rep. Wesley Hunt ( ) is condemning a New York bill that would replace “mother” and “father” with gender-neutral terms in state law.

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06/05/2026

Rep. Adelita Grijalva is criticizing the Trump administration’s Arctic Refuge lease sale, arguing it prioritizes oil and gas interests over the Gwich’in people and sacred lands.

As the Trump administration moved forward Friday with a lease sale opening Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife

06/05/2026

Rep. Abe Hamadeh is backing a “no-nonsense” bill to help military medics transition into civilian healthcare jobs, arguing veterans should be put to work where they are needed most

Representative Abe Hamadeh (