Another exodus in Congress means Texas will need to start rebuilding its clout in 2027
Read full article: Another exodus in Congress means Texas will need to start rebuilding its clout in 2027At least 10 Texas incumbents will not be returning to Congress next term, a high-water mark for turnover in the delegation.
Rep. Marc Veasey drops bid for Tarrant County judge
Read full article: Rep. Marc Veasey drops bid for Tarrant County judgeThe Fort Worth Democrat had filed to challenge GOP incumbent Tim OโHare just before last weekโs deadline to get on the 2026 ballot. His withdrawal gives Commissioner Alisa Simmons a clear path to the Democratic nomination.
Democratic Rep. Marc Veasey files for Tarrant County judge, forgoing eighth term in Congress
Read full article: Democratic Rep. Marc Veasey files for Tarrant County judge, forgoing eighth term in CongressThe Fort Worth congressmanโs district was upended under the new GOP-friendly map approved this summer. He was expected to run for the district being vacated by Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett announces US Senate bid in Texas, tells Trump 'I'm coming for you'
Read full article: Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett announces US Senate bid in Texas, tells Trump 'I'm coming for you'Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett has launched a campaign for the U.S. Senate in Texas.
Court order striking down Texas redistricting map upends plans for candidates across the state
Read full article: Court order striking down Texas redistricting map upends plans for candidates across the stateRepublicans who were planning to run for newly gerrymandered districts may have to reassess, while Democrats who were drawn out of their seats could suddenly have a path back to Congress.
In rapidly diversifying Tarrant County, a summer of GOP redistricting hits Black and Latino representation
Read full article: In rapidly diversifying Tarrant County, a summer of GOP redistricting hits Black and Latino representationDespite explosive growth turning Tarrant into a racially diverse swing county, two new political maps will leave it with whiter, more Republican representation.
From Fort Worth to McAllen, Texans could lose clout in Washington if GOP changes political lines
Read full article: From Fort Worth to McAllen, Texans could lose clout in Washington if GOP changes political linesThe GOP push to redraw the stateโs congressional maps isnโt just a partisan move but one that deeply affects how Texans are represented in Congress.
Democrats wrestle with how to conduct oversight as Trump officials crack down
Read full article: Democrats wrestle with how to conduct oversight as Trump officials crack downCongressional Democrats are grappling with how to conduct oversight of the Trump administration after some colleagues were arrested and face charges for attempting to observe the administration's conduct.
U.S Rep. Lloyd Doggett took a political risk by calling on Biden to step aside. It worked.
Read full article: U.S Rep. Lloyd Doggett took a political risk by calling on Biden to step aside. It worked.In a Q&A, Doggett, 77, discusses his role in the recent chain of historic events and his feelings about where the party goes from here.
Black lawmakers are standing by Biden at a crucial moment. But some express concern
Read full article: Black lawmakers are standing by Biden at a crucial moment. But some express concernThe Congressional Black Caucus has become a bedrock of support for President Joe Biden as he faces calls from congressional Democrats to stand down as the party's presidential nominee in November.
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Texas House Democrats trying to block the GOP voting bill are pinning their hopes on Congress. So far Congress is unmoved.
Read full article: Texas House Democrats trying to block the GOP voting bill are pinning their hopes on Congress. So far Congress is unmoved.Over the past few days, the Texas delegation has met with nearly all of the most powerful Democrats in Washington, save for President Joe Biden. But there is not yet clear movement to revive the congressional Democratsโ federal voting legislation.
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Texas Democrats dig in after exodus; GOP threatens arrest
Read full article: Texas Democrats dig in after exodus; GOP threatens arrestTexas Republicans are authorizing law enforcement to find and bring back more than 50 legislators who fled to Washington โunder warrant of arrest if necessaryโ after Democrats left the state to again block passage of sweeping new voting restrictions.
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Two lawmakers visit immigrants detained in Karnes County
Read full article: Two lawmakers visit immigrants detained in Karnes CountyKARNES CITY, Texas โ Two Democratic lawmakers on Monday toured the U.S. Department of Homeland Security facility in Karnes City where hundreds of immigrant families are being held. The media was not allowed inside the building, so the lawmakers were asked about the conditions the detainees are living in. But it wasn't the conditions of the facility the lawmakers were frustrated with. The facility in Karnes County is the third the lawmakers have seen in the last couple of days. He said there are roughly 400 people being held in the Karnes County facility, and many more are still separated in other facilities in Texas.
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