Oath Keepers involved in Jan. 6 attack sought to protect U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas, texts show
A spokesperson for Jackson said the congressman did not know the people texting about him. Full Story
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As federal earmarks return, most Texas Republicans abstained from bringing home the bacon
Several Republicans abstained from requesting earmarks in the budgeting process, citing concerns about ethics and wasteful spending. Full Story
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Democrats are in danger of losing three congressional strongholds in South Texas
The seats in question are held by U.S. Reps. Henry Cuellar of Laredo and Vicente Gonzalez of McAllen. A third vacant seat recently belonged to Filemon Vela of Brownsville, who stepped down to take a private sector lobbying job. Full Story
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Two Democrats, two Republicans will compete in special election for South Texas congressional seat that GOP wants to flip
The winner of the special election will replace former U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela, D-Brownsville, who resigned last month to work for Akin Gump. Full Story
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![Charros, which are Mexican horseman, ride horses in downtown Brownsville as a part of the Charro Days Grand International Parade on Feb. 26, 2022.]()
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How a Plano toy inventor helped push U.S. Rep. Van Taylor out of office
Josh Malone funded a super PAC that spent over $400,000 working to defeat the Plano congressman, who got forced into a primary runoff and then admitted to an affair and ended his campaign. Full Story
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![Josh Malone, a Plano investor who worked behind the scenes in taking down U.S. Rep. Van Taylor, stands for a portrait at the U.S. Capitol on April 7, 2022.]()
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Here’s your ballot for the May 24 Texas primary runoff election
See the full list of candidates in the Democratic and Republican primary runoffs, and find out who’s on your ballot based on where you live. Full Story
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Ted Cruz and John Cornyn vote no as Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court
Texas’ U.S. senators have acknowledged the historical nature of Jackson’s nomination but said ahead of their votes that they believe her ideology could be harmful for the court and the country. Full Story
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Texas Republicans who opposed resolution supporting NATO criticize and question its language
Two of the 11 members who opposed the measure say language calling for a Center for Democratic Resilience was vague and troubling. Full Story
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Texas’ Henry Cuellar one of two Democrats to vote against landmark marijuana legalization bill
The bill faces stiff headwinds in the Senate, where it would require 60 votes to pass. A similar measure the House passed in 2020 failed in the upper chamber. Full Story
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U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela steps down, setting up a heated battle for his South Texas district
Vela’s resignation is effective at 11:59 p.m. Thursday in a move he said was coming. Gov. Greg Abbott can now call a special election to fill his unfinished term. Full Story
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![U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela Jr., D-Brownsville, speaks to the media during his visit to Casa Presidente, an unaccompanied minor shelter in Brownsville, on June 18, 2018.]()
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“Absolutely disgusting”: Family of Botham Jean demands congressional candidate Jasmine Crockett stop using his name
The family of Botham Jean, who was fatally shot by a Dallas police officer in his apartment, sent state Rep. Jasmine Crockett a cease-and-desist letter. Full Story
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![Botham Jean's mother Allison Jean, left, and his father Bertram Jean listen as family attorneys, Benjamin Crump, Lee Merrit & Daryl Washington address the press after the conviction charge of murder was delivered after deliberations for the trial of former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger, in Dallas, Oct. 1, 2019.]()
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Watch: U.S. House candidate Greg Casar pushes progressive policies but stresses cooperation among Democrats
Casar won the Democratic primary for Texas’ 35th Congressional District in a landslide victory last month and is expected to win the general election in November. Full Story
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Texas Republicans pushed Biden administration to keep rule that turns asylum-seekers away at the border
The Biden administration will drop the policy that critics have called an inhumane rule. Full Story
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![Families are turned away from making their asylum claims at the Paso del Norte International Bridge after the Biden administration announced they would stop metering families at ports of entry into the United States. CBP agents told the asylum seekers they were at capacity before calling Mexican INM officials to remove them from the bridge. Earlier in the day the United States opened land borders to vaccinated people from Mexico. El Paso, on Nov. 8, 2021.]()
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Biden says he’ll meet with parents of Texan Trevor Reed, a Marine veteran detained in Russia
Reed is one of two known Texans in Russian custody. In February, Russian authorities detained WNBA star Brittney Griner, claiming she was in possession of cartridges containing hashish oil in her luggage. Full Story
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![Paula Reed, the mother of former U.S. Marine Trevor Reed, who was sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison, speaks during a news conference outside the U.S Capitol to call for his release on Sept. 16, 2020. U.S Reps. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, right, and Mike Conaway, R-Texas, also attended. Reed was convicted of assaulting a police officer in Moscow, which he denies.]()
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Inside Ted Cruz’s last-ditch battle to keep Trump in power
The Texas senator’s effort alienated some allies and sparked questions about ties to John Eastman, a longtime friend and author of key legal memos in Trump’s efforts. Full Story
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U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela will resign early from Congress
The South Texas Democrat announced last year that he wouldn’t seek reelection. He’s leaving early to take a job at a law firm. Full Story
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Ted Cruz clashes with Democrats during heated confirmation hearing for Ketanji Brown Jackson
Cruz argued with the committee’s chair over procedure, leading to an accusation that he was performing for the television cameras. Full Story
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Ted Cruz rides shotgun in “People’s Convoy” of truckers rallying for removal of COVID-19 mandates
The truckers arrived in Washington, D.C., recently after starting their journey in California last month. Full Story
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![U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks at a press conference with Brian Brase, organizer of the People’s Convoy, near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on March 10, 2022.]()
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Texas man guilty on all counts in first Capitol riot trial
Guy Reffitt of Wylie was found guilty of five felonies committed during the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Full Story
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John Cornyn renews calls for Joe Biden to help Trevor Reed, a Texan detained in Russia for more than two years
Biden is visiting the Fort Worth on Tuesday afternoon. Cornyn said the Reed family, which lives in Granbury, requested a meeting with the president. Full Story
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![U.S. ex-Marine Trevor Reed, who was detained in 2019 and accused of assaulting police officers, stands inside a defendants' cage during a court hearing in Moscow, Russia on March 11, 2020.]()
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