President Donald Trump and top Democratic leaders late Wednesday agreed to work out an agreement that would protect the nation’s “dreamers” from deportation.
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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Economy
Texans Ted Cruz and Kevin Brady push tax code overhaul on Capitol Hill
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz outlined his vision for overhauling the tax code in a speech Wednesday, while U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, pitched his own proposal.
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Demographics
Congressman raises questions after DACA recipients were detained at checkpoint
U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-McAllen, has asked the Trump administration to clarify whether beneficiaries of an Obama-era immigration program should expect to be detained by Border Patrol officials even if they have current permits.
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In Harvey's Wake
U.S. House sends Harvey aid bill to Trump – despite 4 Texans voting against it
The U.S. House approved $15 billion in aid to support those affected by Hurricane Harvey’s destruction in southeast Texas on Friday, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump. Four Texas Republicans voted against the measure.
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In Harvey's Wake
Texans in Congress aim for united front ahead of long fight for Harvey aid
The 38 Texans in Congress aim to take advantage of their delegation’s size and seniority to usher large amounts of federal aid and resources to the state following Hurricane Harvey. The Senate approved $15.25 billion in short-term relief Thursday.
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Criminal Justice
Undocumented Texans grapple with DACA’s end while they wait for court’s SB 4 decision
Texans who benefit from the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program learned this week that the popular program will be phased out. And they have a second worry: the fate of the state’s new immigration enforcement law.
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Congress
See where Texas’ congressional delegation stands on Trump’s DACA decision
Texas Republicans in Congress applauded the Trump administration’s DACA decision — but none of them advocated for the deportation of those currently in the program.
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In Harvey's Wake
Trump sides with Democrats in deal that ties Harvey relief to debt ceiling hike
The deal, announced by House and Senate Democratic leaders, ties Hurricane Harvey relief to a host of pressing fiscal issues the federal government must address in the coming weeks.
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In Harvey's Wake
Harvey aid and flood insurance high priorities as Texans return to Congress
The Texas delegation in the U.S. House will hold a rare, bipartisan meeting to discuss Congress’ role in Hurricane Harvey’s aftermath. The National Flood Insurance Program is among several issues taking on new urgency since the storm.
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In Harvey's Wake
Texans in Congress face daunting needs in Harvey aftermath
In the coming days, weeks, months — and even years — it will be up to the state’s 38-member congressional delegation to imagine and legislate what Southeast Texas’ “new normal” will look like after Hurricane Harvey.
