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• Trump Pardons Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar and Wife, Says Biden 'Weaponized' Justice Department
• Congressman Troy Nehls Forgoes Re-election, Becoming Fourth GOP Retirement
• Texas Rep. Gary VanDeaver Will Not Seek Re-election in 2026
• Afghan National’s Arrest in Texas for Alleged Terroristic Threats Highlighted After D.C. Attack
• Texas Representative Sues on Behalf of 17 Families Against Celina ISD, Teacher Facing Child Pornography Charges
• Abbott Urges U.S. Treasury Secretary to Investigate CAIR Following 'Terrorist' Designation
• Here are Three Themes to Watch Ahead of Texas' 2026 Candidate Filing Deadline
• Comptroller’s Office Announces Final Rules for Education Savings Accounts
• Lt. Gov. Patrick Calls for Senate Hearing Over Chinese-Linked Solar Companies
• Texas-Based Dell Technologies Pledges Over $6 Billion for 'Trump Accounts'
• Dan Patrick Announces 'Little Texan Savings Fund' to Invest $1,000 in Texas Children's 'Trump Accounts'
• Three Texas School Districts to Open Virtual Campuses in Fall 2026

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• U.S. Supreme Court Temporarily Stays Ruling Against Texas’ New Congressional Map
• Houston ICE, DHS Tout Over 3,500 Criminal Illegal Aliens Arrested During Government Shutdown
• CAIR Files Lawsuit Challenging Abbott 'Foreign Terrorist Organization' Proclamation
• San Antonio nightclub arrests of several TDA gang members
• This Means War(ford): Smoke Filled Room Ep. 23

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In this episode of Smoke Filled Room, Senior Reporter Brad Johnson sits down with Luke Walford, former Democratic candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission, to discuss the campaign dynamics, his post-election endeavors, including the founding of the Agave Fund and his efforts to revitalize the Democratic Party in Texas. They also talk redistricting issues and more.

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00:00 Intro

00:18 2022 Railroad Commission Race

01:35 Current Election Insights

03:18 Save 50% off with Black Friday Subscription

03:58 Post-Election Activities

05:47 Strategies for Texas Democrats

07:18 Redistricting and Gerrymandering

12:06 Judicial Rulings

22:34 Future Elections

30:05 Predicting Voter Turnout

31:34 2026 Election Outlook for Democrats

32:09 Republican Senate Race Dynamics

36:15 Straight Ticket Voting

40:02 Latino Voters

40:45 Recent Texas Election Analysis

45:44 Billionaires' Influence in Politics

49:17 Democratic Senate Race Candidates

57:56 Future of the Democratic Party

01:01:13 Voter Turnout Strategies for 2024

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• Texas 2026 Congressional Redistricting Map Shot Down by El Paso Federal Court
• ‘Nobel Prize for Fiction’: Federal Judge Issues Fiery Dissent to Texas Congressional Redistricting Ruling
• U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Asylum Seeker Challenge
• Illegal Alien, Salvadoran National Arrested in Texas for Alleged ‘Repeated’ Sexual Assault of Minor Sponsee
• Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Updates Photo ID Requirements for Vehicle Registration
• Congressman Chip Roy Proposes Freezing All Immigration Into U.S. Until ‘Certain Objectives’ are Met
• Federal Grand Jury Adds Terrorism Indictments Over July 4 'Antifa' Attack on Texas ICE Facility
• Special Election Runoff for North Texas Senate Race Set for January 31
• Abbott Designates Muslim Brotherhood, Council on American–Islamic Relations as 'Foreign Terrorist Organizations'
• Abbott Calls for Investigation Into 'Sharia Law' Islamic Tribunal in Dallas
• Texas Sues Round Rock, Leander ISDs for Not Displaying Donated Ten Commandments in Classrooms
• and more!

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Senior Reporter Brad Johnson interviews state Representative Briscoe Cain about his campaign for Congress in Texas's new Congressional District 9. Cain shares his thoughts on the recent ruling that overturned district maps, his continued commitment to his campaign, and his work in the Texas legislature, including his pivotal role in passing the Texas Heartbeat Act. 

00:00 Intro

00:49 Thoughts on the Court's Decision

04:11 Special Session and Redistricting

09:13 Institutional Knowledge and Term Limits

13:38 Texas Heartbeat Act

19:55 Redistricting

20:55 Deciding to Run for Congress

21:37 Challenges in the US House of Representatives

22:48 Campaign Strategy and Opponents

25:58 Addressing Criticisms

29:48 Local Issues and Community Concerns

37:49 Restoring Congressional Power

40:59 Closing

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• Congress Votes to Reopen Government Through January After Record 42-Day Shutdown
• Abbott Unveils Priority Property Tax Reform Slate Including Local Spending Limits, 3 Percent Appraisal Cap
• Newsom and Abbott Tout Legislative, Electoral Victories at Post-Election Day Events in Houston
• Families of Deceased Children and Counselors File Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Camp Mystic
• Texas Congressman Jodey Arrington to Retire After Decade in U.S. House
• Texas A&M Board of Regents to Vote on New Definitions of 'Gender, Race Ideology'
• Texas Highway Patrol Enters Into 'Task Force' Agreement to Enforce Immigration Law
• Lt. Gov. Patrick Announces Audit of Texas Southern University, Alleges Widespread ‘Misuse’ of Taxpayer Dollars
• Texas Attorney General Sues Roblox, Alleging Online Child Safety Violations
• Overture Life Headquarters First-of-its-Kind IVF Robotic Conception Clinic in Dallas

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In this episode of 'Send Me Some Stuff,' the Cameron and Rob discuss election aftermath across the U.S., Nancy Pelosi's retirement, and key political shakeups. They explore the potential impacts on local and national politics and delve into the GOP's internal conflicts concerning the recent Tucker Carlson controversy.

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