Federal officials said they didn’t try to halt the implementation of the “zero tolerance” policy despite warnings that separated kids would be traumatized. Testimony came as the policy took center stage at separate Washington hearings.
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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Congress
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, John Cornyn spar over his tweet quoting Benito Mussolini
Cornyn’s tweet compared Mussolini’s fascism to democratic socialism.
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Politics
Democrats had historic gains in Texas in 2018. They’re setting their sights on even more in 2020.
National Democratic groups are signaling they are serious about committing money in Texas. “It’s one of our top opportunities in the whole country,” said U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, an Illinois Democrat who chairs the House Democratic campaign arm.
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Texas Legislature 2019
Analysis: Political climate changes in Texas congressional districts
Sorted by congressional district, the 2018 general election results illustrate which members of the Texas delegation will be on Democratic and Republican target lists leading into the 2020 election cycle.
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Guides
Are there restrictions on how U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro can promote his brother for president?
For his 2020 campaign for president, Julián Castro selected his twin brother, a Democratic representative from San Antonio, as his campaign chairman.
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Congress
MJ Hegar — Texas veteran behind viral “Doors” ad — is considering challenging John Cornyn in 2020
The military veteran and unsuccessful 2018 congressional candidate is considering running for U.S. Senate in 2020, as well as challenging U.S. Rep. John Carter again.
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Politics
Watch Donald Trump’s El Paso rally
President Donald Trump visited El Paso for his first campaign rally in the border city.
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Congress
In State of the Union speech, Trump continues hammering Congress over border wall funding
Raising warnings of out-of-control illegal immigration and soaring crime by immigrants — including debunked claims about El Paso’s crime — the president tried to pressure Congress to end a stalemate over border wall funding and avert another government shutdown.
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Congress
The BLAKE Act falls short of applying to its namesake, Blake Farenthold
The bill, written to to prevent members of Congress from lobbying if they use taxpayer funds without paying them back, would not affect state employees — like Blake Farenthold.
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Economy
Gov. Abbott, other Texas officials urge feds to clear way for Harvey money
The state has been waiting a year for the federal government to set rules for how $4.3 billion in disaster recovery grants can be spent.
