The president-elect might be importing Texas political figures into his administration, but Donald Trump has shown no sign that he’s bringing their view of federal power in with them.
Michael McCaul
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If Trump appoints U.S. Reps. Hensarling and McCaul, who would replace them?
The new Trump administration could bring special elections to the state of Texas.
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Trump’s shocking upset emboldens Texas GOP
Donald Trump’s presidential victory was the stuff of Texas GOP dreams, and the state’s party leaders are moving quickly to capitalize on this once-in-a-century opportunity.
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Rep. Michael McCaul suggests Congress could impeach Hillary Clinton
“I would hate to see this country thrown into a Constitutional crisis because of Hillary Clinton’s behavior,” McCaul said on Fox News.
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Analysis: Texas politicians merely echoing the message they’re receiving
Sure, there’s a lot of pushing and shoving going on among the state’s elected officials, but there’s a lot of pushing and shoving going on with Texas voters, too.
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Sources: Rick Perry encouraged Michael McCaul to challenge Ted Cruz
Former Gov. Rick Perry encouraged U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul to challenge U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz for reelection in 2018, sources tell the Tribune.
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A conversation with Michael McCaul
Full video of my 10/25 conversation with U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin. Among the topics discussed: his support for Donald Trump, the case against Hillary Clinton, Russian hacking, Mosul, Aleppo, and whether he plans to run against Ted Cruz.
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U.S. Rep. McCaul: Sen. Ted Cruz needs to take care of business back home
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul knocked U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz on Tuesday. He also described trying to bring Donald Trump up to speed on national security issues before the presidential debates.
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Amid Trump fallout, congressional chairs rally to save their gavels
Texas Republicans would lose seven committee chairmanships if their party loses control of the U.S. House.
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Some in GOP Fume as Top Texas Officials Stick With Trump
The top GOP elected officials in Texas have condemned his words but not withdrawn their support, angering some, mostly younger Republicans.