Johnson, a Dallas Democrat, has served in the U.S. House for 26 years. If her party wins control of the chamber, she’s well positioned to become the first African-American representative from Texas to lead a standing committee in Congress.
Texas congressional delegation
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The Trump administration will aid farmers hurt by trade war. Some Texas lawmakers call it welfare
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $12 billion in emergency aid to offset the effects of new tariffs — to the relief of many Texas farmers. But some Republicans in Congress would rather see Trump end the tariffs.
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Congress
Analysis: Texas Democratic candidates find friendly donors in hostile congressional districts
A pack of Texas Democratic challengers out-raised Republican incumbents in Congress. Now they’ve got to figure out how to wrestle away districts where, in most cases, Republicans win with ease.
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Politics
No matter the outcome of the midterms, Texas delegation in Congress poised to lose clout
Thanks to retirements, term limits and political turmoil, the Texas delegation in Congress is bracing for a significant loss in seniority next year. If Democrats take back the House, the loss in clout will be even more dramatic.
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Texas Elections 2018
With candidates in every U.S. House race, Texas Democrats see fundraising boom
The growth in fundraising reflects candidates in many traditionally Republican areas running professional campaigns that party faithful hope will have a long-term impact.
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Congress
Some Texas Republicans decried Trump after his summit with Putin. Most have been silent.
President Donald Trump’s performance alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday is drawing sharp reactions from some Texans in Congress and muted ones from others.
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TribCast
TribCast: Democrats make it rain in some key races
On this week’s TribCast, Patrick talks to Evan, Ross and Neena about Democrats’ impressive fundraising in the U.S. Senate race and some congressional contests, as well as about the latest developments in the family separation crisis at the Texas-Mexico border. Senate hopeful Beto O’Rourke also joins the show to discuss his second-quarter fundraising numbers.
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In Harvey's Wake
Trump administration announces more than $5 billion for Texas flood control projects
Almost a year after Hurricane Harvey dumped historic rains on Texas, the state will receive more than $5 billion for a range of flood control projects, repairs and studies, the Trump administration announced Thursday.
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Families Divided
Amid family separation saga, U.S. House votes down conservative immigration package
As expected, the U.S. House rejected a hard-line immigration measure Thursday afternoon – setting the stage for a vote on a more moderate immigration bill as early as Friday.
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Politics
These veterans from Texas were deported. They say they deserve a second chance.
They can see the country they once served from a park in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. But a number of men who once wore a military uniform are barred from coming back after being deported to their native country.
