Andrew Solender

Trump ally Troy Nehls joins growing group of lawmakers retiring from Congress

On: November 30, 2025

Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas), one of President Trump’s most steadfast allies, said Saturday he will retire from Congress rather than seek reelection in 2026.Why it matters: Nehls joins a rapidly growing group of House members in both parties who have decided to call it quits, either to run for higherContinue Reading

Democrats fume about “f***ed up” GOP measure denouncing Boulder attack

By: Andrew Solender

On: June 8, 2025

In: Politics

What would otherwise be an uncontroversial congressional vote to denounce the Boulder attack is devolving into a contentious partisan feud, Axios has learned.Why it matters: Language praising ICE and labeling “Free Palestine” an “antisemitic slogan” are sparking fury from some Democrats, who see the provisions as a GOP maneuver toContinue Reading