The president, visiting Dallas, said he already has a replacement in mind. Perry’s resignation comes amid increasing scrutiny of his role in the administration’s communications with Ukraine.
Rick Perry
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Democrats subpoena Rick Perry for documents related to impeachment inquiry
The former Texas governor will have to hand over documents related to his involvement in the president’s July 25 call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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TribCast
TribCast: Rick Perry and Ukraine, and George P. Bush’s college turnaround
On this week’s TribCast, Emily talks to Abby, Patrick, Jolie and Jay about Rick Perry’s role in Ukraine and his political future, the aftermath of the Botham Jean trial and George P. Bush’s college turnaround.
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Guides
What role did Rick Perry play in the Trump-Ukraine incidents at the heart of the impeachment inquiry?
The president said his energy secretary suggested he talk to the Ukrainian president. Perry, once Texas’ governor, said his prodding was about energy and the economy — not the Bidens.
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Rick Perry planning to step down as energy secretary by year end
The departure of the energy secretary and former Texas governor makes him one of about a dozen Cabinet members to leave their post during President Trump’s administration.
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Health care
Texas has the most people without health insurance in the nation — again
For the second year in a row, the number of Texans without health insurance increased, and fewer people enrolled in Medicaid.
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Analysis: Transparency can be downright hazardous to Texas lawmakers
A state senator decided to run for U.S. Senate and had to disclose information about his income and assets that isn’t required of Texas officials. Just think what we might learn if Texas politicians had to meet the more stringent federal standards.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Analysis: Bigger stages demand better contestants — in politics, as in everything else
Julián Castro and Beto O’Rourke, the Texans in the scrum of Democrats seeking that party’s presidential nomination, have been on big stages before. But not this big.
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Analysis: How to turn a weak Texas governor’s office into a strong one
Gov. Greg Abbott, continuing a quiet project started by his predecessor, is making his office more powerful — at the Texas Legislature’s expense.
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Texas Elections 2018
How Joe Barton’s downfall led to two competitive Texas races
U.S. Rep. Joe Barton’s startling retirement amid unsavory headlines — coupled with a turbulent national political environment — makes the open-seat race to replace him uncharted territory for candidates from both parties.
