During a “bipartisan, bilingual, binational” rally, U.S. Reps. Will Hurd and Joaquin Castro spoke out against President Donald Trump’s proposed border wall.
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Texans Castro, Conaway and Hurd grill Comey over Russian hack
U.S. Rep. Mike Conaway, a Midland Republican, questioned FBI Director James Comey at Monday’s hearing on whether the intelligence community was certain that Russia intended to help Donald Trump become president.
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As Trump talks unity, Texas delegation offers a divided response
Among members of Congress, Texans’ reactions to President Donald Trump’s first joint address to Congress fell along partisan lines.
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O’Rourke on Cruz challenge in 2018: “I really want to do this”
U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-El Paso, is sailing toward a 2018 Senate campaign, an uphill battle that would pit the little-known congressman against one of the state’s most prominent Republicans in the unpredictable era of President Donald Trump.
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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.
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Texans in Congress raise questions about Russia, Trump administration
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn said the Senate should investigate now-former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, according to a news report.
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Vela on the ICE raids, the border wall, and Beto vs. Joaquin (video)
Full video of Evan Smith’s 2/13 conversation with U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela, D-Brownsville.
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U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela will back Joaquin Castro if he runs for Senate
U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela says he will back U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, should the San Antonio Democrat challenge U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in 2018.
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Texas Elections 2018
Texas Democrats begin to plot out strategy for 2018 midterms
A recent private meeting of some of the Democratic Party’s most well-known Texas figures suggests party leaders see glimmers of hope for the midterm elections thanks to President Donald Trump.
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Castro brothers confront Trump era
Donald Trump’s upset victory left many in both parties shocked, upending their best-laid plans for after the election. Among them are rising Texas Democratic stars Julián and Joaquin Castro.
