U.S. Rep. Will Hurd logged hundreds of miles Sunday and Monday to hold town halls during Congress’ summer recess, and his interactions with constituents illustrated the fine line he must walk in his massive swing district.
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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Transportation
Report: 29 Texans in Congress signed letter similar to one penned by lobbyist
Nearly the entire Texas delegation in the U.S. House signed on to a letter that bears striking resemblance to one penned by a United Airlines lobbyist, according to a report from Politico.
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Congress
Former U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison confirmed as NATO ambassador
The U.S. Senate confirmed former Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison as the new ambassador to NATO.
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Politics
Cornyn files bill to fund parts of wall, increase Border Patrol and ICE agents
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn on Wednesday unveiled a $15 billion border-security bill. The Building America’s Trust Act would fund parts of a wall or fence, add Border Patrol and ICE agents to current ranks, and punish “sanctuary” jurisdictions.
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Congress
U.S. Rep. Roger Williams cleared in ethics investigation
A congressional panel looking into whether U.S. Rep. Roger Williams improperly benefited from legislation he supported said its review found nothing that could lead to “a reasonable inference of improper conduct.”
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Health care
Despite Texans’ support, effort to repeal health care law narrowly defeated in U.S. Senate
In an overnight vote, the U.S. Senate voted 51-49 against a proposal to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Three Republicans joined in opposition to the measure.
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Texas Elections 2018
Military hero MJ Hegar launches Democratic bid against U.S. Rep. John Carter
Decorated Air Force veteran MJ Hegar is hoping to flip a reliably Republican congressional district that includes one of the country’s largest military bases.
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Politics
At emotional Congressional Baseball Game, Texans take the field
A day after the shooting of a U.S. congressman rocked Washington, D.C., baseball brought together the Capitol Hill community on Thursday night.
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Politics
Cornyn’s GOP colleagues are less than enthusiastic about his candidacy for FBI director
Despite Sen. John Cornyn’s status as a well-liked and influential figure on Capitol Hill, many of his colleagues have signaled they want someone else to become the next FBI director.
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Congress
Survey of Texas delegation finds few Republicans weighing in on Russia
The Tribune asked all 38 members of the Texas congressional delegation whether Congress is appropriately overseeing investigations into relationships between Russia and members of the Trump team.