Many Texas officials were disappointed with the details of a disaster aid bill currently moving through Congress. Rather than changing the bill in the Senate, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn said a follow-up bill in November will do more for the state.
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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Demographics
Dallas Fed CEO: Technology, not trade or immigration, is main reason for job loss
The president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas told business leaders that unemployment and education should be viewed apolitically to avoid risking Texas and the rest of the country becoming less competitive.
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Politics
U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson walks back comments on sexual assault
The Dallas congresswoman sought to tamp down a controversy after she said women can invite sexual assault.
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Politics
Cruz presses Sessions on Trump administration’s “catch-and-release” policy
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz on Wednesday pressed U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on why the Trump administration was still operating under a “catch-and-release” policy for undocumented immigrants in federal custody.
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Congress
U.S. Rep. Al Green, Houston Democrat, unveils articles of impeachment against Trump
U.S. Rep. Al Green, a Houston Democrat, introduced formal articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on the House floor Wednesday but there was little enthusiasm for the move even among Green’s Democratic colleagues.
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Demographics
Democrats: Trump’s plan to tie DACA deal to border wall dead on arrival
Non-starter. Dead on arrival. That’s how Democrats and Dreamers are describing a list of immigration policies the White House released Sunday evening.
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Congress
We asked every Texan in Congress about banning “bump stocks” used by Vegas shooter
The Texas Tribune asked all 38 members of the state’s congressional delegation whether they would consider a ban on “bump stocks,” the type of gun attachment used by the Las Vegas mass shooter.
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Criminal Justice
Two Texas Republicans in Congress open door to “bump stock” ban
U.S. Rep. Bill Flores said he supports a federal ban on a type of gun attachment used by the gunman in the Las Vegas mass shooting. U.S. Sen. John Cornyn said hearings on the devices are warranted.
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In Harvey's Wake
Texans shouldn’t expect enough federal money to fully rebuild after Harvey
State officials estimate that it will take $60 billion in long-term federal funds to repair and replace the houses, buildings and infrastructure Harvey damaged.
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Politics
Dreamers greet DACA renewal deadline with anxiety and unanswered questions
Tens of thousands of DACA recipients, many of them Texans, have until Thursday to submit their renewal applications for the Obama-era immigration program that the Trump administration has said will end early next year.