U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-El Paso, announced Friday that he raised over $2.2 million in the first 45 days of 2018 for his U.S. Senate campaign.
Congress
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Demographics
U.S. Senate rejects immigration proposals, continuing limbo for “Dreamers”
Federal legislation to protect young undocumented immigrants and bolster border security is again at a standstill after the U.S. Senate on Thursday failed to advance any of four proposals on the issue.
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Politics
Sen. John Cornyn: DACA debate should move forward, but bill’s fate remains uncertain
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn on Wednesday said he thinks lawmakers should keep to their promises to vote on an immigration bill this week. But he added that whether that happens is anyone’s guess.
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Texas Elections 2018
Immigration, GOP dollars dominate Democratic primary to replace U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke
The race to replace U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke is turning into a border brawl where hardly any punches are being pulled.
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Texas Elections 2018
Ted Cruz goes all in for 2 former staffers in crowded races for U.S. House seats
In crowded, competitive Republican primaries to replace two retiring congressmen, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is investing time, energy and political capital to help two of his former staffers join him in the Texas delegation.
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Texas Elections 2018
Cruz braces Texas GOP for volatile election season amid Democratic enthusiasm
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is preparing Texas Republicans for a turbulent election year amid super-charged Democratic enthusiasm — including in his own re-election campaign.
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Congress
Government briefly shuts down, Harvey funding secured
The federal government shut down briefly Thursday night, over U.S. Sen. Rand Paul’s procedural objections over increased spending.
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Congress
U.S. Senate strikes deal on disaster funding that will help Harvey victims
The U.S. House and Senate are on track to secure $90 billion in disaster aid for storm-ravaged states like Texas — and to fund the government for two years.
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TribCast
Where’s the “bathroom bill” in the 2018 primaries? (podcast)
On this week’s TribCast, Emily talks to Patrick, Abby and Jay about the noticeable absence of the “bathroom bill” on the 2018 primary trail, the hottest congressional races, and a particularly timely campaign contribution received by Land Commissioner George P. Bush.
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Energy
Amarillo-area nuclear weapons plant affected by cost overruns for federal program
Millions of dollars in promised savings at the Pantex Plant in the Panhandle and another nuclear weapons facility in Tennessee haven’t appeared. But the federal government has still awarded a contractor extra profits.