The latest politics news from The Texas Tribune.
When Rick Perry launched his second bid for president last year, an aide to Hillary Clinton's campaign argued the two candidates share "similar messages & themes" on the economy, according to an email released by Wikileaks. Full Story
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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump dropped in on Texas on Tuesday to raise money for his campaign at a critical time as he seeks to recover from a devastating controversy with just under a month until Election Day. Full Story
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What's an anti-Trump Republican in Texas to do on Election Day? Aside from leaving the top of your ballot blank, here are your options. Full Story
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U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan is coming to Texas to raise money as he concentrates his attention on protecting the House Republican majority with Donald Trump at the top of the ticket. Full Story
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Touring Muleshoe, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz reiterated his support for Donald Trump, saying Hillary Clinton is "manifestly unfit" to be president. Full Story
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A Fort Worth man was arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly breaking into the Texas Capitol building and defacing a portrait, according to the state Department of Public Safety. Full Story
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The surfacing of a 2005 clip showing Donald Trump speaking lewdly about women has caused many Republicans to drop their support for their party's presidential nominee. Here's how the controversy is unfolding in Texas. Full Story
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What is the first policy you want the next president to champion? Tweet with #TXWatching2016. Full Story
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Some Texas donors are withdrawing from attending two upcoming fundraisers in the state for Donald Trump. Full Story
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In the final weeks of the 2016 campaign, party big guns will storm Texas in search of campaign cash. Full Story
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Trump's remarks touched off an uproar in the Republican Party. In Texas, Republicans offered forceful criticism of the comments but did little to suggest their overall support for Trump has wavered. Full Story
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The Texas Ethics Commission regulates legislators. Legislators control the commission's laws and budget. It's a complicated relationship. Full Story
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In the state's most competitive congressional race, Pete Gallego pushed back Thursday on claims that he became a lobbyist after losing the seat to U.S. Rep. Will Hurd two years ago. Full Story
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The state government has been stable for long enough that those in charge should get tagged with what that government is doing wrong. Full Story
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The Texas Forensic Science Commission discussed the progress it has made in identifying the hundreds of remains found in border counties since 2010. Full Story
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“If you are untouchable, we’ve got a problem,” Sen. Brian Birdwell told the chairman of the commission, which is charged with making sure public officials and campaigns obey state ethics and elections laws. Full Story
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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's ability to appeal to women voters — even in a red state like Texas — is under scrutiny. Full Story
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U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan is planning a trip to Texas to help Rep. Will Hurd, R-San Antonio, in the home stretch of his heated rematch with Pete Gallego. Full Story
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Registering new people to vote is terrific, as far as it goes. But it doesn't mean more people are going to actually cast votes. Full Story
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Texas has officially withdrawn from the nation’s refugee resettlement program, according to Gov. Greg Abbott's office. But that won't stop the federal government from continuing to help refugees relocate here. Full Story
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