Experts say the GOP’s rhetoric about Section 230 of a 1996 communications law suggests a deep misunderstanding of how it works.
Congress
Read the latest Texas Tribune coverage of Congress, from the state’s lawmakers in Washington to key legislation and political debates shaping Texas and the nation.
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Economy
Texas Republicans are angry at big tech’s reaction to U.S. Capitol siege. But few mention the GOP’s role in sowing election misinformation.
The state’s GOP leaders have launched a campaign against technology and social media companies after officials and followers faced repercussions for sowing the election doubts that fueled the Capitol insurrection.
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Health care
U.S. Rep. Ron Wright, hospitalized with cancer last year, tests positive for coronavirus
Wright, who was hospitalized in September while undergoing cancer treatment, said in a statement that he’s been in quarantine since Friday.
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Criminal Justice
With a Democrat back in the White House, Texas Republicans prepare to go on offense
For the past four years, Texas Republicans have had an ally in the White House. Now they’re readying for the familiar role of conservative counterweight.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Republican U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz plan to attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration
Both Cruz and Cornyn confirmed that they will be at Biden’s inauguration next week, even as Cruz continues to spread false claims casting doubt on Biden’s victory.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Always a battleground, never a landslide: Texas’ 23rd Congressional District stays competitive despite state’s political shifts
Even as Democrats expand their congressional offensive elsewhere in the state, the West Texas district remains a perennial battleground.
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TribCast
Tribcast: A U.S. Capitol insurrection and the first week of the Texas Legislature
In this week’s episode, Matthew talks with Ross, Abby and Cassi about the siege in the U.S. Capitol and the first day of the legislative session in the Texas Capitol.
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Texas Legislature 2021
Analysis: Make government boring again
The Texas Capitol had its defenses ready for the start of the legislative session after last week’s riots in the U.S. Capitol. But opening day was nice and quiet.
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Politics
U.S. representatives from Texas vote along party lines on resolution asking Pence to remove Trump from office
The historic vote underscores the scale of anger at President Donald Trump for his role in last week’s deadly insurrection at the United States Capitol.
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Politics
Wendy Davis says Trump supporters harassing a Biden bus in Texas should have served as a warning before U.S. Capitol riot
The former state senator, speaking publicly for the first time about the October incident, said she was not surprised by last week’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, criticizing Republicans for emboldening Trump supporters to act lawlessly.
