Why the candidates are arguing more about health care than Trump in Texas' top races for Congress
With early voting underway, health care is enduring as a central issue in Texas' most competitive contests for the U.S. House. Full Story
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![Top: Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, Democratic challenger for CD-7 and U.S. Rep. John Culberson, R-Houston; middle: Colin Allred, Democratic challenger for CD-32 and U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Dallas; bottom: Gina Ortiz Jones, Democratic challenger for CD-23 and U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, R-Helotes.]()
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After Kavanaugh confirmation, Pence looks to rally Texas GOP for Cruz, Sessions
Vice President Mike Pence visited Dallas on Monday to spur Republican support. He cast the midterm elections as a "choice between a party that’s committed to moving our nation forward and a party that’s committed to the politics of destruction." Full Story
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![Vice President Mike Pence (right) campaigns for U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions at the Park Cities Hilton in Dallas on Oct. 8, 2018.]()
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Trump endorses Dallas congressman Pete Sessions for re-election
President Donald Trump on Saturday tweeted that Sessions, R-Dallas, had his "full and complete endorsement." Full Story
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Rudy Giuliani to headline Pete Sessions fundraiser
President Donald Trump's personal attorney will headline an event that will raise money for one of the most powerful members of Congress from Texas. Full Story
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![U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Dallas (left), and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani.]()
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TribCast: Trump vows to stump for Cruz in Texas
On this week's TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Ross and Patrick about Donald Trump's vow to stump for Ted Cruz, the Cruz campaign's attacks on Beto O'Rourke and the most competitive congressional races in November. Full Story
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Democrats have their eye on Pete Sessions' seat. Who will they pick to challenge him?
Seven Democrats filed to run against U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions, a Dallas Republican. The race is now down to Colin Allred and Lillian Salerno – two former Obama administration officials who argue Sessions is vulnerable. Full Story
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![Colin Allred and Lillian Salerno are in the Democratic runoff in May for Texas' 32nd Congressional District. That seat is currently held by U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Dallas.]()
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Meet the Democrats vying to unseat U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions in the fall
In a North Texas congressional district long represented by U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Dallas, Democrats Colin Allred and Lillian Salerno say their experience and know-how will help them flip the district. Full Story
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1 month after attacking Laura Moser, DCCC spars with another Texas Democrat
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee telegraphed its preferences Thursday in two primary runoffs for U.S. House seats in Texas, one month after its effort to torpedo a Houston Democrat's congressional bid appeared to backfire. Full Story
![Colin Allred and Lillian Salerno are in the Democratic runoff in May for Texas' 32nd Congressional District. That seat is currently held by U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Dallas.]()
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In Dallas, Democrats keep it clean in crowded congressional race to take on Pete Sessions
A Democratic congressional primary in Dallas and its eastern suburbs has a collegial tone — for now. Full Story
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![Clockwise from top left: Colin Allred, Ed Meier, Lillian Salerno and Brett Shipp, four of seven Democratic candidates for Congressional District 32, currently held by U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Dallas.]()
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Texas graduate students worry they'll lose big in the federal tax cut bill
One version of the proposed tax cut bill would count tuition waivers received by graduate students as taxable income, a move that could increase some students' federal income taxes by nearly 400 percent. Full Story
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Dallas TV reporter Brett Shipp launches bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions
Local television newsman Brett Shipp has left his high-profile job to run against U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Dallas, according to a news report from WFAA. Full Story
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![Journalist Brett Shipp left Dallas TV station WFAA on Dec. 6, 2017, to join the Democratic field of candidates running against U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Dallas.]()
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Swarm of Texas Democrats vying for two Republican seats in U.S. House
Control for the U.S. House could run through Texas, thanks to a flood of Democrats lining up to challenge two longtime GOP incumbents – John Culberson of Houston and Pete Sessions of Dallas. Full Story
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For Texans in U.S. House, 2018 landscape begins to take shape
With less than a year to go before 2018, several U.S. House seats from Texas are drawing interest from potential contenders. Full Story
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U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions faces rowdy town hall
Addressing over 2,000 people, Sessions was frequently drowned out by boos and angry outbursts from the audience. Many of his answers were not entirely audible due to the crowd’s reaction as he began to speak. Full Story
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Trump team's alleged Russia ties get muted response from Texas Republicans
Texas Democrats on Capitol Hill are calling for more Congressional oversight, amid news reports of Trump allies communicating with Russian officials. Full Story
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![Donald Trump rallies a crowd of veterans at Drake University on Jan. 28, 2016, while other Republican presidential candidates hold a final Des Moines debate prior to the Iowa caucuses.]()
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Democrats make Texas central to 2018 midterms strategy
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced Monday morning that the party intends to target two longtime GOP incumbents next year: U.S. Reps. Pete Sessions of Dallas and John Culberson of Houston. Full Story
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The 10 days that defined 2016 for the Texas congressional delegation
From U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's Republican National Convention speech to U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela's letter to Trump, 10 days in 2016 stand out for how they disrupted, empowered or otherwise messed with members of the Texas delegation. Full Story
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As Congress OKs Spending Plan, Cruz Falls Short in Internet Bid
Legislation passed by Congress on Wednesday did not address concerns that U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz raised over U.S. control of the Internet. Full Story
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![U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks during a U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., to consider five nominees to fill vacancies on federal courts in Texas. The hearing was Sept. 7, 2016.]()
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A Decline in Texas Power Looms in Washington
Lone Star clout and the benefits it generates back home look to be on the decline in the coming years. Full Story
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Texans in Congress Have A Few Weeks to Tackle Zika, Other Big Issues
Funding to combat the Zika virus. Restructuring Puerto Rico's debt. And, oh yeah, keeping the government running. Congress has a short period to tackle some big issues. In nearly every battle, Texans are playing major roles. Full Story
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