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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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Texas Elections 2018
At Houston campaign events, Moser says national Democratic opposition is helping her congressional bid
One of seven Democratic candidates vying to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. John Culberson, Laura Moser says that opposition from inside her party has helped her raise more than $60,000 in two days.
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Texas Elections 2018
For first time in a while, CD-23 Democratic primary draws a crowd
Five Democrats are vying for a chance to take on U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, R-Helotes, in Texas’ most competitive congressional district.
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Texas Elections 2018
New York Democrat Chuck Schumer endorses Tahir Javed in Houston race to replace U.S. Rep. Gene Green
Schumer’s support for Tahir Javed, a healthcare executive, is at odds with the local and federal Democratic establishments, who have largely supported state Sen. Sylvia Garcia’s bid for the Houston-based congressional seat.
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Criminal Justice
Trump tells Cornyn he’s open to tweaking gun background check system
President Donald Trump told U.S. Sen. John Cornyn on Friday that he backs efforts by Texas’ senior senator to revamp the nation’s background check system for purchasing firearms.
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Texas Elections 2018
For a weekend, Texas is a battleground for Trump agenda, midterms
Texas may be a red state, but for at least the weekend, it served the role of a battleground for two party leaders determined to put their spin on President Donald Trump’s agenda in the lead-up to the midterm elections.
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Texas Elections 2018
Beto O’Rourke raises $2.2 million in first 45 days of 2018
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.
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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.
