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U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, R-Fort Worth, will step down early as chair of the influential House Appropriations Committee.

Politics

U.S. Rep. Kay Granger to step down from powerful House appropriations leadership position

By Matthew ChoiMarch 22, 2024

Her role as as committee chair made her one of the most influential Texans in Congress.

Brandon Gill, Republican nominee for U.S. House District 26

Politics

Political novice Brandon Gill seeks to be Trump’s biggest advocate in Congress

By Matthew ChoiMarch 13, 2024

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.

U.S. Rep. Randy Weber, R- Friendswood, speaks at a House Freedom Caucus press conference on Feb. 25, 2021, in Washington. D.C. Weber said he was kicked out of the caucus last week.

Politics

U.S. Rep. Randy Weber kicked out of House Freedom Caucus

By Sejal GovindaraoMarch 12, 2024March 13, 2024

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.

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, speaks at The Texas Tribune Festival in Austin on Sept. 23, 2023.

Politics

Henry Cuellar launches new border security group for Democrats

By Matthew ChoiMarch 12, 2024

The new task force is advocating for the bipartisan legislation that died after Donald Trump turned on the package.

U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Amarillo, listens to speakers during a press conference on border security with other House Republicans, at the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 24, 2023.

Health care

Navy demoted Ronny Jackson after probe into White House behavior

By Dan Diamond and Alex Horton, The Washington PostMarch 7, 2024

Trump’s former physician and GOP ally is now a retired captain, not an admiral

Julie Johnson is vying to replace U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, in U.S. House Texas District 32.

2024 Texas Elections

Democratic State Rep. Julie Johnson wins congressional primary race for North Texas seat

By Sejal GovindaraoMarch 6, 2024

Johnson narrowly avoided a runoff to replace U.S. Rep. Colin Allred. Brian Williams, who was in second place, has conceded.

Republican U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales speaks at a news conference with members of the House Hispanic Conference on Capitol Hill on Feb. 1, 2023. He is fighting to stay out of a runoff in his primary bid for reelection.

2024 Texas Elections

Moderate Republican Tony Gonzales fails to clinch GOP nomination, forced into runoff

By Matthew ChoiMarch 5, 2024March 6, 2024

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.