Chip Roy

The House passed a stock trading bill prohibiting members of Congress from purchasing individual stocks, but the legislation exempts the president and allows lawmakers to retain existing stock holdings. Critics argue the bill fails to address conflicts of interest, while supporters call it a significant step toward restricting insider trading.

The House passed a bill prohibiting members of Congress from purchasing individual stocks, allowing retention of existing holdings but requiring public notice before selling. The legislation includes exemptions for the president and certain investments, and faces criticism for not addressing conflicts of interest fully. The bill also incorporates a voter identification requirement, sparking bipartisan opposition.

The House approved a budget framework for a $95 billion party-line package focused on military, intelligence, farm aid, and election security. The 216-214 vote advanced the effort to bypass Senate filibuster rules, but Senate Republicans must now secure support for the plan, which faces demands for increased funding and spending offsets.

Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee advanced the Permanent Trump Secure Border Act, blocking Democratic attempts to add amendments requiring ICE officers to use body cameras, provide legal counsel to unaccompanied children, and offer parole to military families. Democrats argued the bill codifies 'cruel' policies, while Republicans framed it as ensuring lasting border security. The bill follows recent ICE incidents where officers shot and killed two individuals, sparking calls for oversight.

House Republicans advanced the Permanent Trump Secure Border Act, a bill aimed at codifying Trump's border policies by criminalizing visa overstays, ending 'catch and release' policies, and tightening asylum eligibility. The legislation, led by Rep. Chip Roy, cleared the House Judiciary Committee along party lines despite Democratic objections, which emphasized the need for ICE reforms and legal immigration pathways. The bill aligns with prior GOP efforts like H.R. 2 but excludes a nationwide E-Verify mandate.

House Republicans advanced the Permanent Trump Secure Border Act through the House Judiciary Committee, aiming to criminalize visa overstays, end 'catch and release' policies, and expand border security measures. The bill, authored by Rep. Chip Roy, faces opposition from Democrats who argue it neglects ICE reforms and legal immigration pathways.

Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges securing Republican votes for a procedural rule to advance legislative priorities, including a stopgap funding bill and defense legislation. GOP holdouts like Thomas Massie and Chip Roy threaten progress, while Democrats oppose funding for immigration enforcement agencies, complicating bipartisan efforts.

House Republicans advanced a $95 billion package for Iran war funding, farm aid, and voter ID requirements on a party-line vote. The proposal includes $60 billion for Iran-related military needs and faces opposition from Democrats, who argue it prioritizes political agendas over affordability concerns.

House Republicans advanced a $95 billion package for Iran war funding, farm aid, and voter ID requirements through the House Budget Committee. The proposal, criticized by Democrats for lacking focus on affordability, includes $60 billion for Iran-related war efforts, $13 billion for Intelligence, $12 billion for Agriculture, and $10 billion for election administration.

House Speaker Mike Johnson’s $95 billion budget resolution faces resistance from Republicans in the House and Senate, as fiscally conservative members oppose the lack of spending cuts and Vice President JD Vance fails to secure full support. The proposal, which includes defense funding for an Iran war, farmer aid, and election restrictions, is narrower than President Donald Trump’s original request and risks stalling in the Senate due to skepticism about a third reconciliation bill.

Vice President JD Vance failed to address concerns from fiscal conservatives about a GOP reconciliation bill that includes a $95 billion package without full funding. House Republicans criticized the lack of spending cuts and expressed skepticism over the rushed process, with some lawmakers arguing the plan prioritizes partisan goals over fiscal responsibility.

House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan is negotiating with Rep. Chip Roy and hard-line conservatives to draft an immigration bill aimed at resolving a House floor impasse. Talks involve combining a sanctuary cities bill with elements of Roy's broader proposal, but uncertainty remains about whether the solution will satisfy Roy and other GOP holdouts. A procedural vote to reopen the floor is set for Tuesday.

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.