On this week's episode of Party Politics, hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss a decline in economic growth under President Trump, trade in the United States amid Canadian election results, democrat Senator Dick Durbin retiring,  Trump 2028 hats appearing online, Trump backing Texas GOP members who back the school vouchers, bipartisan support for an update to the current Texas abortion ban, the Freedom Caucus' impact on the legislature, Beto O’Rourke hinting at a potential senate run. and other national, state and local politics. 

NATIONAL TOPICS

 Economy Reversal Under Trump U.S.

 United States Trade Amid the Canadian Election

 Senator Dick Durbin Retires

Trump 2028 hat surfaces online.

 

TEXAS TOPICS

Trump states he will back every GOP member that backs the school voucher vote

Bipartisan support for an update to clarify the abortion ban.  

Freedom Caucus’ impact on the legislature.

Beto O’Rourke hints at a potential senate run.

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