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Kelsey Carolan was a 2020 reporting fellow, based in Washington, D.C. A graduate of American University, Kelsey has worked as an intern at CBS This Morning and in various roles, including managing editor, for the student newspaper The Eagle. She’s also had internships at The Wilson Center and Capital Concerts Inc.
On Tuesday, Trump asked Cruz to argue the Texas lawsuit seeking to overturn the election results in four states if it reaches the U.S. Supreme Court Full Story
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The senior senator from Texas suggested this week that he expects Joe Biden will be inaugurated in January and expressed disapproval with two national security moves by the current president. Full Story
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Several Republican wins in U.S. House races came near the end of an election cycle in which Texas was the centerpiece of a Democratic offensive. Full Story
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Many members of both parties say they want to preserve protections for people with preexisting conditions, though Democrats say Republicans are being disingenuous about the issue. Full Story
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Joe Biden is not faring as well among Latino voters in the polls as Hillary Clinton did in 2016. But Democrats in Texas are working to shore up Latino support. Full Story
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Texas' two senators are among the 12 Republicans who participated in the Supreme Court confirmation hearing for Barrett. A vote by the full Senate is scheduled for Monday. Full Story
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Gonzales is running against Democrat Gina Ortiz Jones in the race to replace U.S. Rep. Will Hurd. Full Story
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Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls, like many Republicans in Texas, has made support for the police a key tenet of his campaign. But Democrats have made his law enforcement record a point of attack. Full Story
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Both of Texas' Republican U.S. senators have indicated they support moving forward with the Supreme Court confirmation process less than two months before the election. Full Story
As 1.8 million Texans continue to claim unemployment, many complain they still can't reach the Texas Workforce Commission and are quickly losing trust in Congress to agree to a second stimulus agreement. Full Story
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