Wesley Hunt is one of the few Texans selected to speak at the RNC main stage — a reflection of his ardent support for former President Donald Trump.
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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2024 Texas Elections
After famously snubbing Trump in 2016, Ted Cruz praises him on border security at RNC
Cruz struck a decidedly different tone from his 2016 RNC speech, when he refused to endorse Trump and told voters to “vote your conscience.”
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2024 Texas Elections
Before he was Donald Trump’s running mate, J.D. Vance was U.S. Sen. John Cornyn’s staffer
Cornyn said Vance was “smart” and “well spoken,” praising former President Donald Trump for selecting him as a running mate.
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2024 Texas Elections
Allred outraises Cruz in latest quarter, but Cruz has more cash on hand
Cruz now has a cash advantage, with $12.1 million cash on hand compared to Allred’s $10.4 million.
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2024 Texas Elections
Colin Allred punts on whether he thinks Biden should continue reelection bid
Allred, who is running for U.S. Senate against Ted Cruz, is one of only a few House Democrats from Texas who has yet to say whether they support the president’s reelection bid.
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U.S. Rep Troy Nehls resigns from far-right Freedom Caucus
The move leaves just three Texans in the group of arch conservatives, down from five at the start of the term.
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2024 Texas Elections
U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett doubles down on push for Biden to step aside
“The president has been running behind,” the Texas Democrat said. “We needed a surge, we got a setback.”
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Rep. Michael McCaul fights to keep his leadership position as chair of Foreign Affairs
The Austin Republican needs special permission to keep his coveted chairmanship, since he’s hit his six-year limit. Several colleagues are gunning to replace him.
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2024 Texas Elections
Democratic Congressman Lloyd Doggett calls on Biden to withdraw from presidential race
Doggett, 77, is the first Democratic member of Congress to call for Biden to withdraw from the ticket since his debate.
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Amid stolen valor accusations, commanding officer confirms he issued Rep. Troy Nehls’ second Bronze Star
Nehls’ commanding officer in Afghanistan told The Texas Tribune that he issued the congressman his second Bronze Star, which was called into question by a CBS report.
