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U.S. House Passes Replacement For North American Free Trade Agreement
Posted on · Many Texas lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have urged the agreement's passage, due to the state's reliance on cross-border commerce with Mexico.
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Pierce Bush Announces Bid For Suburban Houston Congressional Seat
Posted on · The grandson of the late President George H.W. Bush will enter an already crowded GOP primary for Texas' 22nd District.
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Pete Sessions Is “Congressman 1” In Indictment Of Rudy Guliani Associates, Reports Say
Posted on · Multiple news outlets have reported that the former House chairman, now running for Congress in another district, was involved in the effort to oust the U.S. ambassador to the Ukraine.
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What Role Did Rick Perry Play In The Trump-Ukraine Incidents At The Heart Of The Impeachment Inquiry?
Posted on · The president said his energy secretary suggested he talk to the Ukrainian president. Perry, once Texas' governor, said his prodding was about energy and the economy — not the Bidens.
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Republican U.S. Rep. Will Hurd Says He’s Considering Running For President In 2024
Posted on · Hurd also discussed a whistleblower's complaint about Donald Trump — and whether its contents support a Democratic push to impeach the president. “I think that’s a premature conversation to have," he said.
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U.S. Rep. Kenny Marchant Will Not Seek Reelection, Marking The Fourth Recent GOP Retirement In Texas
Posted on · Last year, Marchant won reelection by only a 3 percent margin.
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Wendy Davis Announces Bid For Congress, Will Challenge U.S. Rep. Chip Roy
Posted on · The former state senator is running for office for the first time since her unsuccessful campaign for Texas governor.
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Three GOP Texans In Congress Condemn Trump’s Racist Tweet, While Many Others Remain Silent
Posted on · House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she'll call for a vote condemning the president's words.
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U.S. Senate Passes Disaster Aid Bill That Would Release Billions For Harvey Housing Aid
Posted on · Texans in Congress have been working for over a year to get the Trump administration to release more than $4 billion in funds appropriated to the state following Hurricane Harvey.
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Texas Congressman Al Green Will Force Trump Impeachment Vote, Defying Nancy Pelosi
Posted on · The Houston Democrat previously forced an impeachment vote on the House floor in late 2017, when Republicans held the majority. It was soundly defeated by a 364-58 margin.
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Democrats Had Historic Gains In Texas In 2018. They’re Setting Their Sights On Even More In 2020
Posted on · National Democratic groups are signaling they are serious about committing money in Texas. “It’s one of our top opportunities in the whole country,” said U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, an Illinois Democrat who chairs the House Democratic campaign arm.
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Sheila Jackson Lee Steps Down From Two Powerful Posts — But Not From Congress
Posted on · A former staffer in the congresswoman's office claims she was fired by Jackson Lee after reporting a rape by a Congressional Black Caucus Foundation staffer. Jackson Lee was the foundation's board chair before stepping down Wednesday.
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Cornyn’s Push For Federal Prison Reform Helps First Step Act Clear U.S. Senate
Posted on · The bill, which calls for an overhaul in how prisoners are treated and prepared for release, has wide bipartisan backing. It is expected to pass the U.S. House and garner President Trump's signature.
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Win Or Lose, Beto O’Rourke’s Campaign Against Ted Cruz Could Shape Texas Politics for Years
Posted on · Despite the excitement he's generated among Democrats, U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke's bid to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is still widely viewed as a long shot. Yet the El Paso congressman's campaign could still help rebuild his party and make a difference in races lower on the ballot.
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No Matter The Outcome Of The Midterms, Texas Delegation In Congress Poised To Lose Clout
Posted on · Thanks to retirements, term-limits and political turmoil, the Texas delegation in Congress is bracing for a significant loss in seniority next year. If Democrats take back the House, the loss in clout will be even more dramatic.