Faced Tuesday morning with questions about Donald Trump, Texas House Speaker Joe Straus declined to offer any support for the presumptive Republican presidential nominee.
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In Talking GOP Unity, Paul Ryan Turns to Texas Football
U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan surprisingly drew some boos Tuesday morning during remarks to Texas Republicans — but it was all in good fun.
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Cornyn: Melania Trump Plagiarism Charges a “Trivial Matter”
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, said Tuesday morning that the plagiarism charges against Melania Trump are a “trivial matter” and predicted they would not harm her husband’s standing with voters.
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Austin Black Lives Matter: “We Will Move Forward”
Criticized anew after the shooting of police officers in Dallas, the Austin chapter of Black Lives Matter is determined to continue its push to become a legitimate political influence in the Capitol.
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Texans Take Center Stage at RNC Monday Night
Former Gov. Rick Perry and retired Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell joined forces Monday night to pitch presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump to veterans.
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White House Seeks Another Chance in Immigration Case
The Obama administration on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider the legality of the president’s controversial immigration enforcement plan, which stalled last month when the high court deadlocked.
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Texas Delegates Among Opposition As RNC Shuts Down Effort to Block Trump
The Republican National Convention on Monday approved rules of the convention over vocal opposition from delegates looking to upend Donald Trump’s presidential nomination, including a sizable contingent from Texas.
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Special Counsel Says Julián Castro Violated Hatch Act
Julián Castro, secretary of Housing and Urban Development and rumored Democratic vice presidential prospect, broke federal law by politicking on the job, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel said Monday.
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In Cleveland, Rick Perry Says He’s Open to Serving in Trump Administration
Former Gov. Rick Perry says he is open to serving in the administration of presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, his former rival in the race for the White House.
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Analysis: Texas, the Biggest Red State, Isn’t Feeling GOP Love
The largest red state of them all is effectively sitting on the sidelines as Republicans begin their national convention in Cleveland.