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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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Congress
U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls target of investigation by House ethics committee
It did not specify the focus of the investigation, but Nehls said it was related to his campaign’s finances.
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2024 Texas Elections
Gun rights YouTuber Brandon Herrera gains momentum in race against U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales
Gonzales is taking heat from the right for his vote in support of the bipartisan gun safety bill passed after the Uvalde school shooting.
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U.S. Rep. Kay Granger to step down from powerful House appropriations leadership position
Her role as as committee chair made her one of the most influential Texans in Congress.
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Politics
Political novice Brandon Gill seeks to be Trump’s biggest advocate in Congress
Rookie candidate Brandon Gill won the Texas GOP primary to succeed longtime U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess. But some Republicans spent big money to keep him away.
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U.S. Rep. Randy Weber kicked out of House Freedom Caucus
Weber, who has disagreed with the hard-right caucus’ tactics during the House Speaker election last year, said Caucus Chair Bob Good expelled him after missing some of the group’s weekly meetings.
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Henry Cuellar launches new border security group for Democrats
The new task force is advocating for the bipartisan legislation that died after Donald Trump turned on the package.
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Health care
Navy demoted Ronny Jackson after probe into White House behavior
Trump’s former physician and GOP ally is now a retired captain, not an admiral
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2024 Texas Elections
Democratic State Rep. Julie Johnson wins congressional primary race for North Texas seat
Johnson narrowly avoided a runoff to replace U.S. Rep. Colin Allred. Brian Williams, who was in second place, has conceded.
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2024 Texas Elections
Moderate Republican Tony Gonzales fails to clinch GOP nomination, forced into runoff
State Rep. Craig Goldman and business owner John O’Shea are competing to replace U.S. Rep. Kay Granger. Brandon Gill won the GOP nomination to replace Michael Burgess.