The Republican senator’s comments on “Face the Nation” came days after two Texans became ensnared in the unfolding political scandal surrounding Trump.
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Pete Sessions is “Congressman 1” in indictment of Rudy Giuliani associates, reports say
Multiple news outlets have reported that the former House chairman, now running for Congress in another district, was involved in the effort to oust the U.S. ambassador to the Ukraine.
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Analysis: Texas, the eyes of others are upon you in 2020
There’s a lot going on here. And Texas, accustomed to sitting in the back of the room in presidential election years, is getting a lot of attention.
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Former U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions announces campaign for open Bill Flores seat
The former Republican congressman for Dallas made it official Thursday in Waco: He wants back in Congress, but not in his old district.
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Congress
Pete Sessions expected to announce a run for open Bill Flores seat
In a surprise development, the former Dallas congressman appears to be eyeing a return to the U.S. House — but not in his old district. Insiders say the response in Central Texas has been lukewarm. “I wish he’d called me first,” Flores said.
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GOP opposition to Colin Allred starts to take shape after he turned a Dallas-area U.S. House seat blue
A former Navy SEAL entered the primary against Allred on Monday, and more announcements are expected before the end of summer.
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Politics
“You may all go to hell, I am going to Texas.” Nine Texas lawmakers bid goodbye to Congress
With nearly two centuries of Texas experience departing Congress this week, the lawmakers reflect on their tenures on Capitol Hill.
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Texas Elections 2018
As Democrats seize U.S. House control, Texas congressional delegation set to lose clout in Washington
Democrat Eddie Bernice Johnson could be the only Texas committee chair in the next Congress.
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Texas Elections 2018
Democrats flip at least two GOP-held congressional districts in Texas
Republicans still hold the majority of congressional seats in the state, but Democratic gains in Texas are helping the national party as it appears poised to gain control of the U.S. House.
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Texas Elections 2018
Texas Democrat Colin Allred defeats GOP incumbent Pete Sessions in key U.S. House race
The Dallas-area district was considered one of the most competitive in the state.