Brady condemned the divisiveness that has taken hold of American politics, saying social media is the biggest driver of the problem while applauding former President Donald Trump for his influence on the Republican party.
Stephen Neukam
Stephen Neukam was a 2022 fall reporting fellow in Washington, D.C. He is a graduate journalism student at the University of Maryland, where he is learning investigative and data journalism. Before joining the Tribune, Stephen was a reporting intern for The Hill, where he covered Congress and a wide range of policy issues. He is also a fellow at the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism. Stephen looks forward to roaming the halls of the U.S. Capitol to keep Texans informed.
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Same-sex marriage bill heads for Senate passage over opposition from Cornyn and Cruz
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As Trump announces his run, Cruz and Cornyn signal openness to other GOP presidential candidates
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Ted Cruz lashes out at Senate GOP leadership after Democrats retain control
The Texas Republican demanded a delay in leadership elections and is among an increasingly vocal cohort voicing their discontent with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
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Monica De La Cruz becomes first Republican to win in 15th Congressional District in South Texas
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Congressman Henry Cuellar wins reelection in South Texas despite shadow of FBI raid
The 28th Congressional District race was one of three seats in South Texas where Republicans hoped to make gains in a region Democrats have long dominated.
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Texas votes: Abortion, border security and marijuana energize voters on Election Day
Texas voters cast their ballots Tuesday with a wide variety of issues on their minds, including the state’s grid and the Uvalde shooting.
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After suspending political donations post-insurrection, AT&T and Valero fund election-deniers in the midterms
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John Cornyn doubles down on support for embattled Georgia Republican Herschel Walker with Senate fundraising effort
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Ted Cruz warns DHS secretary he could be impeached over rise in migrant crossings
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