Here’s where you can find all the livestreams from the 2018 Texas Tribune Festival.
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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The 2018 Texas Tribune Festival
How to watch this weekend’s Texas Tribune Festival
Tune in to conversations with former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake, Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke and more.
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Texas Elections 2018
Beto O’Rourke committed to serving out his six-year Senate term if elected. Ted Cruz? Not so much.
In interviews with The Texas Tribune, both candidates were asked if they’d commit to serving their full six-year terms in the U.S. Senate. There has been speculation that either — or both — could run for president in 2020.
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Texas Elections 2018
In age of Trump, Republican U.S. Rep. Will Hurd’s independence again on the ballot in 23rd District
U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, R-Helotes, is looking to hold on to the 23rd District once more as Democrats argue he is not as much of an outlier in his party as his image suggests. His opponent this time is Gina Ortiz Jones, a former Air Force intelligence officer.
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Split Decision for 2018 Election
Abortion, health care and the best BBQ in their congressional district. Roy and Kopser contend for Lamar Smith’s seat.
In Texas’ 21st Congressional District, where U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith is retiring, Republican Chip Roy and Democrat Joseph Kopser virtually debate in the latest episode of our “Split Decision” video series.
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Texas Elections 2018
Ken Paxton is fighting to kill Obamacare. Can a Democrat win on a campaign to stop him?
Justin Nelson, a Democrat running for attorney general, is positioning himself as the champion of protections for pre-existing conditions, one of the most popular provisions of the landmark health care law.
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Congress
Texas farmers on edge as $430 billion farm bill runs up against deadline
Funding for crucial safety net programs for thousands of Texas farmers expires Sept. 30. Congress has four working days to act.
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Texas Elections 2018
Watch Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke in first Senate debate
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and his Democratic opponent, U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, held the first of their three hourlong debates at Southern Methodist University. Here’s the full video, courtesy of KXAS-TV.
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TribCast
TribCast: Everything you need to know about the Texas Tribune Festival
On this week’s TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Ross, Patrick and Agnes about our first-ever downtown Texas Tribune Festival, Tuesday night’s San Antonio special election upset and the latest U.S. Senate polling.
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Congress
Ted Cruz calls for Kavanaugh accuser to testify before Senate committee
Texas’ senior U.S. senator, John Cornyn, said the allegations needed to be treated “in a way that is fair to both the individual making the accusation and the judge himself.”
