Texas Elections 2018
Here’s What To Watch For As Texans Head To Vote In The First Midterm Primaries Since Trump Took Office
Posted on · Here’s what to watch for as Texans head to vote in the first midterm primaries since Trump took office
Texas Elections 2018
With Days To Go, Sylvia Garcia Aims To Avoid Runoff In Houston Congressional Race
Posted on · A seven-way Democratic primary to replace retiring U.S Rep. Gene Green in Congress has largely narrowed to two candidates. On Saturday, both were trying to reach undecided voters in their own unique styles.
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Beto O’Rourke Draws Crowds In Some Conservative Enclaves In Bid Against Ted Cruz
Posted on · In Tarrant County, the largest county in Texas that voted for Donald Trump, Democratic U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke drew large crowds over the weekend in his bid against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz
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Trump Tells Cornyn He’s Open To Tweaking Gun Background Check System
Posted on · President Donald Trump told U.S. Sen. John Cornyn on Friday that he backs efforts by Texas' senior senator to revamp the nation's background check system for purchasing firearms.
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Wealthy Healthcare Executive Could Become Serious Contender for Sylvia Garcia In Race For Gene Green’s Seat
Posted on · Just a few weeks ago, Houston political observers were predicting state Sen. Sylvia Garcia would easily win the Democratic primary to replace U.S. Rep. Gene Green. Then Tahir Javed pledged to “spend whatever it takes" to come out on top.
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Here’s How Much Texas Candidates Raised In The State’s Hottest U.S. House Primaries
Posted on · Dozens of candidates are running in competitive primaries for U.S. House seats. The latest fundraising reports give hints to which ones are drawing significant support and which remain long shots
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In First State Of The Union Address, Trump Tells Natural Disaster Victims: ‘We Are With You’
Posted on · The president wasted no time in addressing the devastating impact of natural disasters, including in Houston following Hurricane Harvey
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Houston Fundraiser With New York Democrat Chuck Schumer Rankles Some Texans
Posted on · U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, one of the most visible Democrats in Congress, is coming to Houston for a fundraiser this weekend. Both the location and the host sparked tension among Texas political players on Friday
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Texas Delegation Splits On Warrantless NSA Spying
Posted on · While the 36 Texans in the U.S. House largely voted along party lines to reauthorize a key NSA surveillance program, some Republican voted against it and two Democrats voted for it
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Texas Poised To End Dry Spell Of Electing New Women To Congress In 2018
Posted on · Dozens of women from Texas are running for Congress this year, and several are drawing attention as serious contenders, prompting predictions that the state will elect the first freshman female to a full term in Congress in 22 years.
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Julián Castro To Launch New PAC
Posted on · Julián Castro's PAC, Opportunity First, will have three aims
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18 Days That Shook The Texas Congressional Delegation In 2017
Posted on · There has never been a year in Congress like 2017, and most there spent the last year adjusting to an erratic president and an even more volatile American public
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House Ethics Committee Expands Investigation Into U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold
Posted on · The U.S. House Ethics Committee announced Thursday it was expanding its investigation into U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold to explore, among other things, whether he used official resources for his re-election and if he made false statements to the committee
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Congress Is On Track To Send A Massive Tax Cut Package To Trump. Here’s How Texans Voted
Posted on · The Senate ultimately approved the measure in the early hours of Wednesday with minor changes. The House is expected to give the bill final approval Wednesday
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U.S. Rep. Mike Conaway Responds To Democratic Criticism Of House Intelligence Investigation
Posted on · The Texas Republican has been tight-lipped about the sensitive investigation he is leading in the U.S. House.