Party leaders pushed for the Texas Republican to withdraw from a primary runoff as questions mounted about his relationship with an aide who later died.
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Party leaders pushed for the Texas Republican to withdraw from a primary runoff as questions mounted about his relationship with an aide who later died.
Unlike most agency heads, Noem made herself and her image — steely-eyed and polished — synonymous with both deportation and the department.
“Sir, this is a time, this is a place,” Mullin said. “If you want to run your mouth, we can be two consenting adults, we can finish it here.” “OK, that’s fine,” O’Brien responded, his deadpan tone accentuated by a Boston accent. “Perfect.” “You want to do it now?” Mullin asked. “I’d love to do it right now,” O’Brien said. “Well, stand your butt up then,” Mullin challenged. “You stand your butt up then, big guy,” O’Brien said. Mullin rose from the dais and reached to take off his wedding band. But before the men could descend into fisticuffs, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, the committee’s chair, decided he had seen enough. “No, no, sit down!” an exasperated Sanders implored Mullin. “You’re a United States senator. Sit down, please!” He pleaded with Mullin to sit down.
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The firing came after Noem’s combative testimony before [Congress] where she faced criticism and tough questioning. Noem and the dept have come under scrutiny over the administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement and Noem’s use of official resources.
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President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he was replacing the embattled Homeland Security secretary with Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma.
A new bipartisan bill would build on the Violence Against Women Act and make it harder to evict survivors or deny them housing.
A new report highlights the cost of inaction and provides suggestions to end the practice in the United States, where child marriage is still legal in most states.
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace this week introduced a resolution to release all investigative reports into sexual misconduct allegations against members of Congress, saying her colleague is “not the only one” who has faced these claims of inappropriate advances.
Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales has advanced to runoff election for a seat he's held since 2020, but reports alleging he had an affair with a now-deceased former aide have divided House Republicans.
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“This is about the future of all 30 million Texans and getting America back on track,” Rep. Crockett said. “With the primary behind us, Democrats must rally around our nominees and win. I’m committed to doing my part and will continue working to elect Dems up and down the ballot.” @19thnews.org
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James Talarico is expected to win the Texas Senate primary over Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Decision Desk HQ projects. Many in the party viewed the race, the first major primary of the 2026 midterms, as a test of the party’s future direction. https://bit.ly/4rQ5OwR
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Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas has advanced to a runoff in the Republican primary for the House seat he’s held since 2020 after reports that he sent sexual text messages to a now-deceased former aide. https://bit.ly/405DD0L
Text reads: "We always knew that that would be the place that states would have to look, but this is the first time that we’re hearing of a cut to the whole system. Nicole Jorwic Chief program officer, Caring Across Generations"
5/5 Home care is already underfunded, according to experts. Even a small reduction in services could drastically impact the lives of people with disabilities and the families who rely on them.
And other states are closely watching what Idaho will do.
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Text reads: "I’d probably have to quit my job. I need to make sure she can spend time with friends and her boyfriend, but she would still be more socially isolated. Stephanie Walters”
4/ Four days a week, Shelby goes to a day program where she works on skills like expressing her needs and using money.
The loss of funding for Shelby’s day program and for the care she receives at home would be devastating for both her and her mother. bit.ly/4ra7HDp
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3/ Walters receives funding through the state to provide care for her daughter, Shelby, at home.
Every morning, she helps Shelby get dressed, brush her teeth and use the bathroom. Walters also helps Shelby go bowling and to the movies and to spend time with her boyfriend, Jason. bit.ly/4ra7HDp
2/ Gov. Brad Little released a budget plan that would potentially dissolve the state’s home care services — including home care for people with disabilities.
That’s exactly the type of service Walters and her daughter, who has cerebral palsy, rely on.
1/ Stephanie Walters doesn’t know what she will do if Idaho stops funding home care for her daughter.
Until recently, this option would have been unthinkable. But because of steep cuts to Medicaid from Donald Trump’s signature policy measure, state officials are considering it.
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On the Democratic side, it’s Rep. Jasmine Crockett vs. state Rep. James Talarico.
Sen. John Cornyn is also facing challenges within his own party, from Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt.
States have started proposing steep reductions in disability services to cope with Medicaid cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Idaho is the first to suggest scrapping home care altogether — An action with a high human cost. My latest @19thnews.org.
Really incredible reporting and piece of service journalism from my colleague @candicenorwood.bsky.social.
“I’d probably have to quit my job. I need to make sure she can spend time with friends and her boyfriend, but she would still be more socially isolated,” Walters said.
@slooterman.bsky.social reports for @19thnews.org.
Last month, Idaho Gov. Brad Little released a budget plan that would potentially dissolve the state’s home care services. The possibility has people with disabilities and their families scrambling.
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Lacks’ family previously settled with another company in 2023 called Thermo Fisher, which they claimed also profited from the use of HeLa cells. https://bit.ly/4rKkUE6
One of the mothers I interviewed for this story was frustrated that she couldn't find many resources to help her navigate these conversations with her 3-year-old son.
So, we also created a guide to taking with your kids about ICE, based on tips from child development experts:
Like many African American parents, my mom tried to prepare me for the possibility of police brutality through a generational ritual known as The Talk.
As ICE detentions and arrests expanded last year, I started wondering if immigrant mothers were having their own talk. From me, via @19thnews.org: