U.S. Rep. Ron Wright, who is sick with pneumonia, is released from hospital
The freshman Republican has been undergoing treatment for cancer since 2019. Full Story
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Watch Hillary Rodham Clinton on 2016, the 2020 election and more at The Texas Tribune Festival
The former U.S. secretary of state discussed the takeaways from her 2016 presidential campaign, what's at stake in the general election and more about her career in public service. Full Story
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Watch Stacey Abrams discuss voting rights, the census and more at The Texas Tribune Festival
The voting rights activist talked about increasing turnout, battling suppression, why a complete census count is so critical and her future plans. Full Story
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U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw calls expanding mail-in voting “playing with fire” despite rarity of voter fraud
Crenshaw, a freshman Republican from Houston, made the comments in an interview during The Texas Tribune Festival that aired Monday. He also discussed immigration and changing voting patterns in Houston. Full Story
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Watch U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw talk about the 2020 election and more at The Texas Tribune Festival
Crenshaw, R-Houston, also talked about his first term in office and his own bid for reelection. Full Story
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Six months into the pandemic, out-of-work Texans are still struggling to navigate unemployment system
As 1.8 million Texans continue to claim unemployment, many complain they still can't reach the Texas Workforce Commission and are quickly losing trust in Congress to agree to a second stimulus agreement. Full Story
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How years of underfunding public health left Texas ill prepared for the pandemic
Budget cuts meant skimpier caches of protective equipment, and Texas' chronic shortage of public health workers has made the response more difficult, experts said. Full Story
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Watch U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio discuss the 2020 election and more at The Texas Tribune Festival
Rubio, R-Florida, the acting chair of the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee, alsoed discuss immigration and national security. Full Story
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Ted Cruz says he doesn’t want to join the Supreme Court after being shortlisted by Trump
Last week, President Donald Trump named Cruz and another Texan to a list of potential picks for the U.S. Supreme Court if he gets a second term. Full Story
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“My story does resonate”: Candace Valenzuela wants to flip a Republican seat and become the first Black Latina in Congress
Valenzuela is running for a North Texas seat long held by Republicans. But the shifting political winds in the suburbs are giving Democrats hope. Full Story
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As Congress weighs a new coronavirus aid bill, will U.S. citizens from mixed-status families get left out again?
U.S. citizens who have undocumented family members were barred from receiving stimulus checks earlier this year. They're hoping that Congress doesn't leave them out again. Full Story
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Congressional subcommittees will investigate Fort Hood's leadership after a string of deaths
"Where appropriate, we intend to seek justice on behalf of those in uniform," the subcommittee chairs said while announcing their probe of the Texas Army base. Full Story
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No, a Texas man was not indicted for filling out 1,700 mail-in ballots, despite what Attorney General William Barr said
The case at issue stems from a 2017 investigation into suspected mail-in voter fraud in Dallas County. Full Story
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U.S. Reps. Will Hurd, Michael McCaul break from Republicans and vote for USPS rescue bill
Driven by Democrats worried about mail-in voting being jeopardized this November, members returned to the U.S. Capitol amid summer recess to vote on the legislation. Full Story
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San Antonio postal union leader describes mass delays, says Postal Service hid backlogged mail from congressman
The union leader said tens of thousands of pieces of mail were carted away ahead of U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro’s visit. The office's delays have been exacerbated by employees missing because of COVID-19 concerns. Full Story
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Jobless Texans still don't know if they will receive extra unemployment benefits
Confusion over unemployment relief in Texas has persisted since President Donald Trump took executive action in early August announcing an extra $400 weekly payment — but only if states administer the funds and chip in a quarter of the cost. Full Story
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Former USPS leader from Texas says Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is “destroying confidence” in the postal service
Carolyn Lewis, a former USPS Board of Governors chair, said she has been disturbed by reports of cost-cutting measures and concerns that the mail service will not be able to handle an influx of mailed-in ballots. Full Story
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Democrats, local election leaders fear Donald Trump’s attacks on mail-in voting foreshadow voter suppression
Changes at the U.S. Postal Service have raised concerns about whether ballots will be delivered on time, but local officials and Democrats stress that mail-in voting remains a vital and safe way to cast a ballot. Full Story
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White House acknowledges new unemployment assistance less than what President Trump originally touted
Under President Donald Trump’s directive, the federal government may only have enough money to pay the enhanced $300 weekly benefits for about five weeks. The extra federal benefit was previously $600 a week. Full Story
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In a rare move, Texas Republicans tell President Trump "no" after he calls for delaying the election — something he's not legally allowed to do
The president does not have the legal authority to move Election Day; that power resides with Congress. Full Story
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