More than 50 of Jackson Lee’s former colleagues in Congress, along with a star-studded lineup of national and local elected officials, packed the church sanctuary to celebrate her life.
Congress
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Ted Cruz, Secret Service leader tangle at Senate hearing over assassination attempt
Cruz accused the U.S. Secret Service on Tuesday of making a politically motivated decision to deny former President Donald Trump extra security.
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In Austin, Biden slams “extreme” U.S. Supreme Court
Biden asked Congress to pass a constitutional amendment to end to presidential immunity during a speech to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act at the Lyndon B. Johnson Library.
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Mourners describe Sheila Jackson Lee as a dedicated public official
The congresswoman represented her Houston district for 30 years. Several services are planned ahead of her Thursday morning funeral.
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Texans, what are your thoughts on the 2024 election?
We want to hear from all Texans – even if you can’t vote or are not sure you want to vote.
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U.S Rep. Lloyd Doggett took a political risk by calling on Biden to step aside. It worked.
In a Q&A, Doggett, 77, discusses his role in the recent chain of historic events and his feelings about where the party goes from here.
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Allred and Texas Dems bundle resources across the ballot
The statewide Democratic project will allow candidates across the ballot to share data and coordinate on grassroots operations.
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Houston candidates pitching themselves to replace the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee on November ballot
At least three Democrats are considering bids for the Houston-area seat. But Texas Democratic officials — not voters — will decide who will be on the November ballot.
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Democrats need to act swiftly to nominate a new presidential candidate for the Texas ballot
After Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race, the Democratic Party could select a new nominee during its national convention Aug. 19-22, just in time for the nominee to appear on the Texas ballot.
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After U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s death, Texas Democrats have to find a new candidate for November
To fill her seat for the remainder of the current term, Gov. Greg Abbott would have to call a special election for the Houston-based district.