Chip Roy

House Republicans are unable to pass key legislation due to internal conflicts, with Speaker Mike Johnson struggling to secure votes to open the floor for debate. A small group of conservatives opposes party priorities, freezing progress on bills including the Pentagon policy measure and Iran war funding.

President Trump criticized the Supreme Court's decision to uphold Mississippi's law allowing mail-in ballots received up to five days after Election Day. The ruling in Watson v. RNC opposed Trump's push for stricter election rules, prompting him to demand the immediate passage of the SAVE America Act, which would require voter ID and restrict mail-in voting. Trump accused several senators of opposing the bill to enable 'cheating,' while Senator Bill Cassidy, a co-sponsor of the act, disputed Trump's claims.

President Donald Trump criticized a Supreme Court ruling that upheld Mississippi's law allowing mail-in ballots received up to five days after Election Day to be counted. Trump argued the decision, which opposed his push for stricter election rules, necessitates immediate congressional action to pass the SAVE America Act, a bill requiring voter ID and restricting no-excuse mail-in voting. The ruling included a rebuke from Justice Amy Coney Barrett, a Trump appointee, who rejected arguments for stricter ballot deadlines.

President Trump urged House Republicans to resume legislative activity after a procedural block, but some hard-liners, including Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and Rep. Chip Roy, continue to demand the inclusion of the SAVE America Act in the defense policy bill. House Speaker Mike Johnson aims to move forward with key legislation, including fiscal 2027 funding and a housing affordability bill, while also addressing the Hispanic Caucus's transition and an ongoing investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein case.

President Trump's $87.6 billion Iran war funding request faces skepticism from both parties in Congress. Democrats like Rep. Rosa DeLauro and Sen. Jack Reed criticize the proposal, while some Democrats remain open to parts of it. Republicans also express concerns, including Rep. Chip Roy opposing ethanol provisions and Sen. Susan Collins planning a hearing due to discrepancies in the request.

The House Freedom Caucus outlined demands for a third reconciliation bill, including extending a federal abortion funding ban, immediate payment for new spending, and military modernization. The group emphasized fully funding any new spending, eliminating clean energy tax credits, and preventing a government shutdown ahead of midterms.

House Republicans struggle to advance 'Reconciliation 3.0' as fiscal hawks demand full annual funding for any budget resolution. Key figures like Rep. Chip Roy and Rep. Erin Houchin oppose measures without year-by-year cost coverage, jeopardizing deadlines for a July 4 budget resolution and August recess reconciliation bill passage. Speaker Mike Johnson remains optimistic about including a REAL ID grant program in the package.

The House Freedom Caucus faces an uncertain future as several prominent members leave Congress, creating a leadership vacuum. New ultraconservative members are emerging as potential successors, while the group grapples with a possible Democratic House majority and a Republican Party evolving beyond President Donald Trump's influence.

President Trump disclosed that Iran contacted him following US strikes. Other headlines include the New York Knicks' historic NBA Finals comeback, FBI arrests in a fraud case, and various political and legal developments.

The House passed a $70 billion reconciliation package funding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol operations through the end of President Trump's term. The bill passed 214-212 after intraparty Republican negotiations and faced opposition from some GOP members and all Democrats.

The House advanced a nearly $70 billion budget reconciliation package to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol. The chamber approved a rule 213-211 to facilitate debate and a final vote on the GOP measure, though Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) briefly raised concerns.

House Republicans face uncertainty over passing an immigration enforcement bill due to divided member support. They are also planning another party-line bill ahead of midterms, with discussions about incorporating partisan elements into the appropriations process.

Many House members are losing bids for higher offices like governor and Senate seats, with some attributing the trend to Congress's unpopularity and dysfunction. Both Republican and Democratic representatives have faced defeats, while state-level officials and political outsiders have seen more success.

House Republicans are experiencing challenges in advancing to higher office, with several losing gubernatorial and Senate primaries. Notable losses include Dusty Johnson and Randy Feenstra, while others face competitive races. Some Republicans, like Ashley Hinson and Andy Barr, secured Senate primary wins.

Mayes Middleton defeated Chip Roy in the runoff election for Texas Attorney General. The race was a key contest in Texas politics, with Middleton securing victory in a competitive race. The result marks a significant shift in the state's legal leadership.

Republican state senator Mayes Middleton defeated Rep. Chip Roy in the Texas attorney general GOP runoff, winning the nomination to succeed Ken Paxton. The race, framed as a test of MAGA loyalty, featured intense attacks over conservative credentials and experience, with Middleton spending $17 million of his own money while Roy highlighted his legal background. Trump remained neutral, and Middleton will likely face Democrat Nathan Johnson in the general election.

Texas Republican state Sen. Mayes Middleton defeated Rep. Chip Roy in a contentious primary runoff for attorney general, with the race framed as a contest over which candidate better represents Donald Trump's MAGA agenda. Middleton, a Trump ally, spent $17 million of his own money, while Roy, a former prosecutor, emphasized his legal experience and conservative credentials. Trump remained neutral in the race.

State Sen. Mayes Middleton defeated Chip Roy to secure the Republican nomination for Texas attorney general. The victory was highlighted by a debate hosted by the Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) in Dallas on February 17, 2026.

Rep. Chip Roy lost the GOP runoff for Texas attorney general to State Sen. Mayes Middleton, a MAGA-aligned challenger who accused Roy of insufficient loyalty to Trump. Middleton, a wealthy oil businessman, defeated Roy by positioning himself as the true heir to the MAGA movement, despite Trump not endorsing the race. Outgoing Attorney General Ken Paxton is also competing in a separate Republican runoff for the Texas Senate seat.

Texas state Sen. Mayes Middleton (R) is projected to win the GOP primary runoff against Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) for the attorney general nomination. The race, lacking a Trump endorsement, focused on GOP loyalty but ended without a decisive endorsement influence.

Retiring Rep. Chip Roy faces state Sen. Mayes Middleton in the GOP runoff for Texas Attorney General, while Democrats Joe Jaworski and Nathan Johnson compete for their party's nomination. Polls close at 8 p.m. EDT for the primary runoffs leading into the November general election.

The Republican race for Texas Attorney General intensified as Chip Roy raised over $8 million and launched attacks on Mayes Middleton, a state senator. The contest has become both heated and costly in its final weeks.

Texas' primary runoffs conclude today with three key races. Ken Paxton challenges U.S. Senator John Cornyn, Chip Roy competes with Mayes Middleton for Attorney General, and Jim Wright faces Bo French for Railroad Commissioner.

Sen. John Cornyn faces Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a pivotal Senate GOP runoff, testing Trump's influence in Republican primaries. Trump's endorsement of Paxton highlights ongoing tensions within the GOP, while other key races include Chip Roy's attorney general bid and House contests.

A Texas high school student, Marco Hunter-Lopez, testified before Congress about receiving death threats after speaking out against an Islamic group passing out hijabs at his school. He argued that Sharia law is incompatible with the US Constitution and American values. The incident drew national attention after Hunter-Lopez posted videos on social media.

U.S. Rep. Chip Roy and state Sen. Mayes Middleton, both conservative Republicans, are competing in a GOP attorney general runoff in Texas. The candidates sparred over their experience and loyalty to Donald Trump during a debate hosted by the Republican Attorneys General Association in Dallas on February 17, 2026.

GOP megadonor Alex Fairly has contributed $2.75 million to support Chip Roy in an attorney general runoff race. Fairly is an Amarillo-based businessman involved in economic development initiatives in the Texas Panhandle through advisory groups and organizations.

Rep. Chip Roy introduces a bill to allow the death penalty for convicted fentanyl dealers who distribute the drug resulting in fatalities. The bill proposes amending the Controlled Substances Act of 1970. The proposed legislation is aimed at addressing fatal fentanyl distributions.

Rep. Chip Roy proposes a bill to allow the death penalty for those who knowingly distribute fentanyl resulting in death. The bill, named the Deal Death, Face Death Act, aims to crack down on narcotics distribution. Fentanyl deaths have trended downward in recent years, with nearly 48,400 Americans dying due to fentanyl poisoning in 2024.

Rep. Chip Roy proposes a bill to allow the death penalty for those who knowingly distribute fentanyl resulting in death. The bill, named the Deal Death, Face Death Act, aims to crack down on narcotics distribution. Fentanyl deaths have trended downward in recent years, with nearly 48,400 Americans dying due to fentanyl poisoning in 2024.

The House Freedom Caucus is fighting to add a permanent ban on central bank digital currency to the renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, despite opposition from Senate Democrats. The caucus views the ban as a critical privacy guardrail against government surveillance. A mid-June deadline looms for renewing the spy law.

The House Freedom Caucus is pushing to add a permanent ban on central bank digital currency to legislation reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, despite opposition from Senate Democrats. The proposal faces a mid-June deadline and is part of a broader effort by conservative Republicans to fight against government surveillance. The Trump administration argues that the spy law is a critical national security tool.

Congress passed a short-term renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for 45 days after struggling to reauthorize the nation's spying program. The renewal was initially extended for 13 days, and lawmakers faced division over the program's reauthorization. A long-term renewal is still pending.

Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) warned that the U.S. national debt, which exceeded 100% of GDP in Q1 2024, is a 'ticking time bomb' and urged lawmakers to take stronger action. The debt surpassing GDP marks a historic economic milestone.

House Republicans split over removing a pesticide liability shield from the farm bill, with 73 GOP lawmakers backing Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s amendment to strip the provision. The MAHA movement, advocating for stricter pesticide regulations, influenced the vote, while opponents argued the change could increase consumer costs.

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers removed a controversial pesticide liability provision from the farm bill after Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., threatened to block the legislation. The vote, with 73 Republicans supporting the amendment, highlights the MAHA movement's influence, as advocates pressured GOP members to back the change, while opponents argued it would raise consumer costs.

The House passed a bipartisan vote to extend Section 702 of FISA for the remainder of Trump's term, with 235-191 support. The vote faced opposition from GOP privacy hawks and now pressures the Senate to act before the April 30 deadline. The bill includes a CBDC ban, which Senate Republicans warn could derail passage due to Democratic opposition.

Republican infighting in the House is blocking passage of key Trump agenda items, including a FISA surveillance program extension and a farm bill, as conservative lawmakers withhold support over privacy concerns and procedural disagreements. House GOP leadership canceled votes amid stalled negotiations, with prominent Republicans like Lauren Boebert and Nancy Mace threatening to oppose the procedural measure.

Republican infighting in the House is blocking key components of Trump's agenda, including a controversial FISA surveillance program extension and a farm bill. House GOP leadership canceled votes as conservative holdouts resist supporting the measures without reforms, with a critical deadline looming for the FISA renewal.

Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) introduced the 'MAMDANI Act,' a bill proposing amendments to the Immigration and Nationality Act to enable deportation, denaturalization, or denial of citizenship to migrants affiliated with certain groups. The act's full title is the Measures Against Marxism’s Dangerous Adherents and Noxious Islamists Act.