Texas defense hawks urge Congress away from military funding cuts to raise the debt ceiling
Texas Republicans in the U.S. House are working with their divided party to eke out a path forward on raising the debt limit. Full Story
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Texas Republicans in the U.S. House are working with their divided party to eke out a path forward on raising the debt limit. Full Story
The Texans are poised to chair some of the most important committees, including the appropriations and budget panels. Full Story
In November, The Texas Tribune reported that Beto O’Rourke had given back a $1 million donation that Bankman-Fried had donated to his campaign. Full Story
Several Republicans abstained from requesting earmarks in the budgeting process, citing concerns about ethics and wasteful spending. Full Story
Two of the 11 members who opposed the measure say language calling for a Center for Democratic Resilience was vague and troubling. Full Story
Budgetary earmarks, a maligned spending practice banished a decade ago, appear poised to return under Democratic control of Washington D.C. Some Texas lawmakers welcome their revival, while others are pledging to abstain from their use. Full Story
Wright, who was hospitalized in September while undergoing cancer treatment, said in a statement that he’s been in quarantine since Friday. Full Story
Brady, a ranking member of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee, said he will begin treatment Wednesday. Full Story
Granger tested positive for the respiratory disease after arriving in Washington, D.C. and is “asymptomatic and feeling great,” her office said in a statement. Full Story
Granger is a prominent member of the Texas congressional delegation who received an endorsement from Trump in a heated 2020 primary. Full Story
Gohmert's colleagues were afraid the mask-avoiding congressman from Northeast Texas might get infected with the coronavirus. On Wednesday, their fears came true. Full Story
Cuellar faced a challenge from attorney Jessica Cisneros, while Granger defeated former Colleyville City Council member Chris Putnam. Full Story
There is a lot to monitor when the results come in Tuesday on primary election night. Here are five of the biggest things. Full Story
Republican Kay Granger and Democrat Henry Cuellar excel at securing federal funding for their state, but they are beating back primary challenges from their parties' insurgent wings. Full Story
Military aircraft construction is vital to the Fort Worth economy. The diversion drew condemnation from Democrats and at least one Texas Republican. Full Story
The anti-tax Club for Growth on Thursday backed the Fort Worth congresswoman's primary challenger, Chris Putnam, ensuring that the race will remain action-packed even after she secured the president's backing last month. Full Story
Granger's opponent Chris Putnam has criticized her for not sufficiently supporting President Donald Trump. Full Story
Last year, the Texas congressional delegation had six chairmanships in the U.S. House. Now it only has one. Full Story
Granger, who is seeking a 13th term representing her Fort Worth district, already has at least one well-funded Republican primary challenger in Chris Putnam. Some Republicans are bracing for the March primary to turn into a nationalized battle. Full Story
An influential GOP group voted Thursday to select Granger, the first Republican woman elected to Congress from Texas, to be the party's ranking member on the budget-writing panel once Democrats take over control of the chamber. Full Story