In Washington, Congressional Republicans, including all from Texas, passed what President Trump has called the "big, beautiful bill." It makes permanent the tax cuts approved during the President's first term.

As the 2026 midterms loom, voters are restless and eager to penalize those in power. Every election starting with 2006, with the exception of 2012, has been a change election.

The Republican-led House narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill late early Thursday morning, sending the package to the Senate where it is likely to be revised.