HENRY CUELLAR

U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, with bipartisan help, introduced a bill Monday that seeks to help small businesses in rural areas.

The congressman maintains that he was never the target of the investigation and will ultimately be cleared of wrongdoing.

One year later, there have been no arrests or charges filed related to the case. Cuellar maintains that he was never the target of the investigation and will ultimately be cleared of wrongdoing.

One year later, there have been no arrests or charges filed related to the case. Cuellar maintains that he was never the target of the investigation and will ultimately be cleared of wrongdoing.

One year later, there have been no arrests or charges filed related to the case. Cuellar maintains that he was never the target of the investigation and will ultimately be cleared of wrongdoing.

Pro-life groups and lawmakers slammed the 210 House Democrats who voted against the 'Born-Alive Act' that guaranteed protections for babies who survive abortions.

Vice President Kamala Harris accused Republican legislators in the House of trying to "control women's bodies" by passing the "extreme" Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.

McDaniel’s visit to the Rio Grande Valley coincided with Biden’s stop in El Paso where he traveled with a congressional delegation, including Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

Members of the House of Representatives were still debating who will replace Nancy Pelosi as speaker of the House; once chosen, that person swears in all members and begins the session. For the first time, South Texas will be represented by members of both major political parties. Cuellar’s voting record has even fed speculation that he might switch to the Republican Party himself, although he hasn’t done so. As she ends her short tenure in Congress, Flores has earned the gratitude of the people she has served. A new Congress brings new challenges and new opportunities to support Valley interests and needs.

Democrats and members of the media criticized the Supreme Court's decision on Title 42 and slammed the Biden administration's lack of action at the border.

A Supreme Court decision on Title 42 might take months. That gives Congress and President Biden time to address immigration.

Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, on Sunday said that the Biden administration's border plan needs to address security issues as migrants continue to surge into the U.S.

The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Henry Cuellar that aired on Sunday, Dec. 18. 2022, on "Face the Nation."

Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb, and more, will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.

The city has a 10-year lease on a facility leaders hope will sustain its migrant aid efforts after Title 42 is lifted.

The Department of Homeland Security says more migrants may be released into the United States to pursue immigration cases when Trump-era asylum restrictions end next week.

The Department of Homeland Security said more migrants may be released into the United States to pursue immigration cases when Trump-era asylum restrictions end next week in one of its most detailed assessments ahead of the major policy shift. The department reported faster processing for migrants in custody on the border, more temporary detention tents, staffing surges and increased criminal prosecutions of smugglers, noting progress on a plan announced in April. More are expected with the end of Title 42 authority, under which migrants have been denied rights to seek asylum more than 2.5 million times on grounds of preventing spread of COVID-19.

The American Dream and Promise Act passed in March 2021 would allow DACA recipients, to apply for permanent residency.

The House passed the American Dream and Promise Act in March 2021, which would allow DACA recipients, or “Dreamers,” to apply for permanent residency and end the legal limbo that has repeatedly jeopardized their ability to stay in the United States.

As deputy whip, Cuellar will act as a liaison between congressional leaders and members of their respective parties to round up votes on key legislation

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House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy has cleared the first major step toward becoming House speaker.

Stacey Abrams and Beto O’Rourke catapulted to Democratic stardom in 2018 by defying expectations and nearly pulling off upsets in Georgia and Texas.

The GOP flipped only one of the three congressional seats it wanted this cycle. But the party made inroads down the ballot.

Republicans won all statewide races, including for Texas governor, while Democrats performed well in Bexar County

The 28th Congressional District race was one of three seats in South Texas where Republicans hoped to make gains in a region Democrats have long dominated.

Rep. Henry Cuellar, a moderate Democrat, won re-election in his Texas border district, fending off his GOP opponent.

The Henry Cuellar-Cassy Garcia race in South Texas, considered a bellwether for Republican inroads in South Texas, is still too close to call.

As evidence of gerrymandering's grip on the political landscape, none of the five districts in the Alamo City delegation changed parties.

While the GOP focuses on the border and economy under President Joe Biden, Democrats are hoping to prove polls and political forecasters wrong by tapping into anger over the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the Uvalde school shooting.

Over 500 people showed up to hear President Bill Clinton stump for fellow Democrat Michelle Vallejo in Edinburg on Monday afternoon, a day before Election Day. Richard Gonzales, chairman of the Hidalgo County Democratic Party, introduced Vallejo who was welcomed by an energetic crowd. The Democratic candidate emphasized points in her platform like healthcare, education, and improving the quality of life for South Texas. “The first time I ever went to a political event was when Hillary Clinton was running in 2008,” Sabrina Gonzalez said. “She went to the Dodge Arena.”While Clinton represents a different time in the Democratic Party, Sabrina Gonzalez said she felt inspired to witness an act of solidarity during divisive times.

Border Democrats in Texas held the line in two key House races.

Former President Bill Clinton held a Get Out the Vote Rally in Laredo to endorse Rep. Henry Cuellar, encourage voting and discuss immigration, border security, inflation and more.

Clinton traveled to Laredo on Monday to stump for U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar,

Clinton traveled to Laredo in the morning to stump for U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and then went to the Rio Grande Valley to boost Michelle Vallejo, who is running for an open seat.

Former President Bill Clinton will be in Edinburg on Monday in support of fellow Democrat and congressional District 15 candidate Michelle Vallejo.

The state Democratic Party has tentative plans to bring President Bill Clinton to the Rio Grande Valley on Monday, a day before Election Day, according to the party chair. Clinton will be in Laredo stumping for U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, who is running a reelection campaign against Republican newcomer Cassy Garcia for District 28. The congressman said he’s known Clinton since 1991 when he worked as a campaign manager for him in Texas. “We’re excited because if there’s anyone who could motivate people to go vote it is President Clinton. The last time Clinton visited Laredo was in 2016 when former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was running for president.

The $100 million project funded by Kansas City Southern for a new international railway bridge is expected to drastically increase trade and help Laredo remain the No. 1 land port.

Former President Bill Clinton is joining Rep. Henry Cuellar in Laredo on Monday, Nov. 7 for a Get Out the Vote Rally.

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Democrats are spending big to stop Republicans from flipping two of the three key battleground seats that have historically gone blue.

Democrats are spending big to stop Republicans from flipping any of the three key battleground seats that have historically gone blue.

Rep. Henry Cuellar announced $935,000 in federal funding for water improvements in the Webb County colonias.

Details of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders’ planned visit to the Rio Grande Valley this weekend were announced Monday.

“We know the suffering that comes from not voting,” Juanita Valdez-Cox, executive director of LUPE, said. And they’re looking at South Texas Latino voters,” Dani Marrero Hi, LUPE’s director of communication, said. Republicans are investing heavily in the race for Congressional District 34 where a Republican, Mayra Flores, won the seat after the democratic incumbent suddenly vacated it. Joaquin Garcia, a community organizer with LUPE, reminded people about their rights at the ballot box, including the protection against intimidation. Their poison is to divide us and distract us, but here in LUPE the antidote is to unite and press ahead.”

On March 26, El Salvador’s street gangs had killed 62 people across the country, igniting a nationwide furor.

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Early voting starts Monday with a slew of competitive races on the ballot.Here’s a rundown of some of the most hotly contested races — state and federal — that Rio Grande Valley voters will decide.

Texas A&M International University president Dr. Pablo Arenaz and Rep. Henry Cuellar were joined by a pair of professors Monday to announce the securing of a pair of grants totaling over $3.5 million.

Rep. Henry Cuellar visited Laredo immigration court facilities Monday and discussed the need to use secured funds for additional staff with over 3,500 pending cases.

The three GOP candidates raked in a combined $4.3 million over the past three months, and their Democratic competitors got $2.4 million together, according to new campaign finance filings.

“It’s the largest grant that Starr County has gotten,” Cuellar said after the announcement. “I’m excited about this because it’s going to help colonias in Starr County with water pressure and quality of water. More than 2,000 residents of colonias in Starr County Precinct 1, which is located between Roma and Rio Grande City, will see the effects from the grant. Starr County Judge Eloy Vera was pleased about the grant, which also happens to be the largest grant that the county has ever received. “But if you don’t have the right water pressure or the boosters that make sure that you have the pressure, then it makes a big difference.

Usually they list the accomplishments of their candidate to inform the public of the good things they have done to help and convince their base to stick with the blue candidate. Forget that even blue voters have a brain of their own, forget that blue voters are suffering to make ends meet, and forget that many blue voters are Christians and pro-life! These blue voters are not expected to believe their own eyes, ears, hearts and pocketbooks! What is the point of electing a blue candidate who is not allowed to serve their constituents? You have to be aware by now that a sickness has infected the Democratic Party of old.

HIs status as one of the few remaining “moderate” Democrats may be helping his fundraising, as he took in almost $4.9M as of the end of June.

President Joe Biden says he is committed to “fixing our immigration system for good."

Cuellar’s status as one of the few remaining “moderate” Democrats may be helping his fundraising, as he took in almost $4.9 million as of the end of June, smashing his usual pace for previous years.

In two of the three races, Democrats are hitting back as outside Republican groups try to turn the region red.

The Congressional Leadership Fund is running seven new ads in competitive House districts.

Fox News’ Harris Faulkner hosted the hourlong episode that featured footage from Eagle Pass and the broader Maverick and Kinney county area. “Do we have sovereignty as a nation?” Faulkner asked Jon Aninsen, a member of the Border Patrol Council in Del Rio. Faulkner traveled with the Texas Department of Public Safety, interviewed its spokesperson, a member of the Border Patrol council, a rancher, a sheriff and public officials. “What would you say to him?” Faulkner asked Flores. It takes 15 to 20 years to be able to come here to the United States,” Flores said.

Fox News’ Harris Faulkner hosted the hourlong episode that featured footage from Eagle Pass and the broader Maverick and Kinney county area. “Do we have sovereignty as a nation?” Faulkner asked Jon Aninsen, a member of the Border Patrol Council in Del Rio. Faulkner traveled with the Texas Department of Public Safety, interviewed its spokesperson, a member of the Border Patrol council, a rancher, a sheriff and public officials. “What would you say to him?” Faulkner asked Flores. It takes 15 to 20 years to be able to come here to the United States,” Flores said.

Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, offered his perspective on the immigration debate as the crisis at the southern border continues on Tuesday on "Your World."

Rep. Henry Cuellar told CBS that he wants more solutions and not theatrics when it comes to enforcing immigration laws.

Texas Democrat Rep. Henry Cuellar explained in dire terms that America's southern border is nowhere near "secure," as Vice President Kamala Harris claims.

On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Rep. Henry Cuellar and Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin joined Margaret Brennan.

Cuellar urged the Biden administration to devote more resources to to law enforcement at the southern border.

The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas that aired Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, on "Face the Nation."

Rep. Henry Cuellar, Prosecutor General of Ukraine Andriy Kostin, and more will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.

The Tribune and a host of news organizations are seeking records related to a January raid on U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s Laredo home.

The bill would invest billions into issues acutely impacting Texas, including climate change and health care, and is the result of months of intraparty fighting between moderates and progressives.

The bill would also shield the rights of any person or group helping someone get an abortion out of state.

A U.S. official says the tractor-trailer at the center of a disastrous human-smuggling attempt that left 53 people dead had passed through an inland U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint with migrants inside earlier in its journey.

An expert says the combination of heat and humidity would have quickly created life-threatening conditions inside the packed, un-airconditioned tractor-trailer where dozens of immigrants were found dead this week.

Desperate families of migrants from Mexico and Central America are seeking word of their loved ones as authorities begin identifying 51 people who died after being abandoned in a tractor-trailer without air conditioning in the sweltering Texas heat.

It is the latest example of how Texas Democrats are on edge over the administration’s approach to high gas prices.

A separate recount found that Michelle Vallejo won the party’s nomination for another congressional seat.

A recount is underway in a Texas primary race between Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and progressive challenger Jessica Cisneros.

The state Democratic Party confirmed Monday that Ramirez’s opponent, Michelle Vallejo, won by a slim margin.

Her opponent Ruben Ramirez is not conceding, saying the race is still too close to call. Counties have to submit final vote counts by end of day Thursday.

The Texas primary runoff between Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and his progressive challenger, Jessica Cisneros, was too close to call Wednesday, more than a week after the election.

The Texas primary runoff between Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and his progressive challenger, Jessica Cisneros, remains too early to call.

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, is leading his challenger, Jessica Cisneros, by 177 votes, while the margin is even smaller in the 15th Congressional District, where Michelle Vallejo is ahead of Ruben Ramirez for the open seat.

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s too-close-to-call runoff got most of the attention, but three other primary runoffs Tuesday carried big stakes for Democrats as they try to defend South Texas from a new GOP offensive.

Here are the results to key runoff races in the Bexar County area.

Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia has easily dispatched Donald Trump’s hand-picked challenger in a Republican primary that demonstrated the limits of the former president and his conspiracy-fueled politics in a critical swing state.

One of the last anti-abortion Democrats in Congress was facing his toughest primary challenge yet in Tuesday's runoff, while a staunch gun safety advocate ousted her House colleague in a fierce member-on-member congressional primary in suburban Atlanta.

Georgia takes center stage in Tuesday’s primary elections as Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger try to fight back challengers endorsed by Donald Trump.

Tuesday’s elections will solidify the major parties’ statewide tickets and have national political implications.

Find the latest, updated election results for the May 24 Primary Runoff.

Find the latest, updated election results for the May 24 Primary Runoff.

The Democratic and Republican primaries for Congressional District 28 are both in runoff races. The winners will face each other in the General Election in November.

Find the latest, updated election results for the May 24 Primary Runoff.

One of the last anti-abortion Democrats in Congress is in the toughest reelection battle of his career in South Texas.

An FBI raid on his home before the primary and a threat to Roe v. Wade. Henry Cuellar is heading into the primary runoff election more vulnerable than ever before.

Democratic primary runoffs for two congressional districts and two legislative seats in South Texas highlight the candidates’ divergent visions for the party in a region the GOP is heavily targeting.

Democrats are hopeful that the looming threat of such a stunning political sea change could provide the strongest opportunity yet to energize their voters heading into an election year in which Republicans have been expected to dominate in Texas and beyond.

House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn visited Texas to stump for Cuellar this week ahead of his runoff race. The trip fell two days after Politico published a leaked draft opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court that favors overturning Roe v. Wade.

Just a day after Democrats recommitted to protecting abortion rights, a U.S. House leader on Wednesday campaigned in Texas alongside Rep. Henry Cuellar, one of the last anti-abortion Democrats in Congress.