Rep. Henry Cuellar announces over $300,000 for school safety funding at Lytle ISD
Rep. Cuellar announced new school safety funding for Lytle ISD provided by the Community Oriented Policing Services School Violence Prevention Program.
National Republicans target Henry Cuellarโs South Texas seat after indictment
The move is a shift in strategy for Republicans who previously focused on other South Texas races even after federal authorities filed criminal charges against the Democrat.
House Ethics Committee will investigate Rep. Henry Cuellar after his federal indictment
The House Ethics Committee is opening an investigation into Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas after his indictment this month on allegations of bribery, money laundering and working on behalf of a foreign government.
Navy veteran Jay Furman will face indicted U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar in South Texas congressional race
Furman won the Republican nomination in a runoff against Lazaro Garza. Cuellarโs criminal charges have suddenly made it a high-profile race.
RESULTS: Speaker Dade Phelan, state Representative election results for Texas Primary runoff on May 28, 2024
Get the latest election results for the Texas Primary runoff on May 28, 2024.
After U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellarโs indictment, why arenโt Republicans trying to flip his district?
Instead, Republicans are trying to tie Cuellarโs allegations of bribery and corruption to Democrats in other competitive races in South Texas.
Houston woman is third guilty plea in Henry Cuellar bribery case
Irada Akhoundova pleaded guilty to facilitating a $60,000 payment to Imelda Cuellar, the congressmanโs wife, that she believed would benefit Azerbaijan and its state-run oil company.
Former aide and consultant close to U.S. Rep. Cuellar plead guilty and agree to aid investigation
A top former aide to U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and a political and business consultant have agreed to plead guilty to conspiring to help the Democratic congressman from Texas launder more than $200,000 in bribes and to assist prosecutors in a federal criminal investigation.
Despite charges, few call for Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar to resign from office
Despite being indicted on charges of bribery, money laundering and working on behalf of a foreign government, Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar is not facing widespread calls for his resignation.
Texans in Congress stay silent on Cuellar indictment, unlike with Santos and Menendez before him
Some Texans called on Sen. Bob Menendez and former Rep. George Santos to resign amid their own scandals, but have been silent about the Laredo Democrat.
Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas vows to continue his bid for an 11th term despite bribery indictment
Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife have been indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges in connection with a federal probe into their ties with the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan.
With indictment, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellarโs deep South Texas ties will again be tested
Cuellar was expected to cruise to reelection. Now heโll need to rely on support from local and national Democratic leaders to help him overcome scandal.
Democratic US Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife are indicted over ties to Azerbaijan
Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife have been indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges in connection with a federal probe into their ties with the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan.
Leading SA: Congressmen Henry Cuellar, Tony Gonzales on border deal in works
As migrants continue heading towards the U.S.-Mexico border, South Texas finds itself in the crosshairs of a national story. Two Congressmen whose districts include sections of the border joined Leading SA on Sunday morning.
Migrant deaths in Rio Grande intensify tensions between Texas, Biden administration over crossings
The White House says U.S. Border Patrol agents need access to the border after officials say three migrants drowned while trying to cross the Rio Grande near the Texas border city of Eagle Pass.
US says Texas blocked border agents from entering park to try to save 3 migrants who drowned
The U.S. Homeland Security Department says Texas denied federal agents access to a stretch of border when they were trying to rescue three migrants who drowned.
Cruz, Cuellar celebrate passage of construction project permit reform for border bridges
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar on Thursday celebrated the passage of their proposal to reform the presidential process for new and expanded border bridges at Laredo, Eagle Pass and Brownsville.
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar discusses rail operations being suspended at bridges in Eagle Pass, El Paso
As of Monday morning, operations at the international railway crossing bridges in Eagle Pass and El Paso are suspended.
After hotly contested 2022 primary, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar works to mend relations with labor groups ahead of 2024
The moderate South Texas Democrat has held meetings with union leaders and filed a labor-backed bill this month. But he still shares some disagreements with the movement.
Secret Service agents protecting Biden's granddaughter open fire when 3 people try to break into SUV
Secret Service agents protecting President Joe Bidenโs granddaughter opened fire after three people tried to break into an unmarked Secret Service vehicle in Washington.
Biden's movable wall is criticized by environmentalists and those who want more border security
The Biden administrationโs plan to build new barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border in South Texas calls for a โmovableโ design that frustrates both environmentalists and advocates of stronger border enforcement.
Biden administration presses forward with border wall plans in Texas, angering allies
Even as the president says the barriers donโt work, his administration says it will waive environmental laws to build them quickly.
Republican challenging U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar seeks to have assault arrest expunged
Sanz was accused of throwing a chair at his sister. The case was dismissed after Sanz completed 36 sessions of batterer intervention and 12 hours of community service at a church.
Texas Republicans stuck with Kevin McCarthy, but it wasnโt enough to save him
In January, some Republican Texans led the charge to challenge McCarthyโs leadership bid. But this time, all Texas Republicans who were present voted to save McCarthy and every U.S. House Democrat voted to remove him.
US Rep. Cuellar of Texas is back at work after being carjacked by 3 armed attackers near the Capitol
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas is back at work after being carjacked by three armed attackers less than a mile from the Capitol.
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellarโs former staffer running against him as a Republican
Jose Sanz worked for the Democrat for two years, as his press secretary and then his district director. Sanz said he realized his values didnโt align with the incumbentโs.
Texans in U.S. House describe GOP in chaos ahead of likely government shutdown
Texas Democrats decry Republican infighting that has halted attempts to approve annual spending bills and avoid a federal government shutdown.
Rosie Cuellar to run for open state House seat in district that includes Uvalde
Rosie Cuellar, former Webb County tax assessor and the sister of U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, confirmed to The Texas Tribune on Thursday she intends to run in the Democratic primary for House District 80.
Henry Cuellar, a previous Democratic primary target, touts 2024 support from national party leaders
The moderate Democrat from Laredo announced endorsements from top Democrats in the U.S. House, including Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Joaquin Castro calls reports of DPS troopersโ alleged mistreatment of migrants at border โhorrificโ and โbarbaricโ
Allegations of mistreatment of migrants, including small children, by DPS troopers and Texas National Guard soldiers is โhorrificโ and โbarbaric,โ U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro of San Antonio said.
In U.S. House, the far right gains a powerful spending-cuts ally in Texas Republican Kay Granger
The chair of the House Appropriations Committee vows to hold spending bills to 2022 levels to counter โyears of out-of-control spending.โ
Southwest border communities prepare for end of Title 42 policy
The Biden Administration and the United States border communities are preparing for the end of the pandemic era policy Title 42 that is set to expire on Thursday night.
For a Texan who wants to build bridges in Congress, U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales has burned quite a few
The two-term Republican, criticized by his own party for breaking with the GOP on key votes, is not inclined to change his ways.
A year after FBI raids Henry Cuellarโs home, no arrests and no answers
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.
US plans for more migrant releases when asylum limits end
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.
Congressman Henry Cuellar wins reelection in South Texas despite shadow of FBI raid
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.
South Texas, Abbott vs. OโRourke, and Harris County: Here are the biggest things to watch for on election night
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.
Bill Clinton stumps in South Texas for Democrats ahead of Election Day
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.
Congressional District 28 election results, Henry Cuellar vs. Cassy Garcia, for Texas midterms on Nov. 8, 2022
Henry Cuellar vs. Cassy Garcia; results below beginning at 7 p.m.
Republicans outraise Democrats in battle for South Texas congressional seats
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.
Henry Cuellar isnโt apologizing for being a moderate
Cuellarโs status as one of the few remaining โmoderateโ 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.
AP, Texas Tribune and other newsrooms ask court to unseal Henry Cuellar search warrant
The Tribune and a host of news organizations are seeking records related to a January raid on U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellarโs Laredo home.
Texas Dems uniformly vote for Bidenโs cornerstone climate and health care legislation
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.
U.S. House approves Rep. Lizzie Fletcherโs bill to protect the right to seek an abortion out of state
The bill would also shield the rights of any person or group helping someone get an abortion out of state.
US official: Migrants who died cleared inland checkpoint
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.
EXPLAINER: Heat, humidity a perilous mix in immigrant deaths
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.
51 migrants die after trailer abandoned in San Antonio heat
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.
Henry Cuellar wins Democratic primary to keep his South Texas congressional seat, recount finds
A separate recount found that Michelle Vallejo won the partyโs nomination for another congressional seat.
Jessica Cisneros, Ruben Ramirez demand recounts in two close-call South Texas runoff races
The state Democratic Party confirmed Monday that Ramirezโs opponent, Michelle Vallejo, won by a slim margin.
With 33-vote lead, Michelle Vallejo declares victory in South Texas congressional runoff
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.
Cuellar, Cisneros runoff in Texas is too close to call
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.
Two critical Democratic runoffs in South Texas remain too close to call. Hereโs what comes next.
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.
Moderate Democrats win two key South Texas runoffs, while another is too close to call
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellarโs 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.
Trump rebuked with stinging losses in Georgia GOP contests
Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia has easily dispatched Donald Trumpโs 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.
Greene, McBath win US House races; Cuellar in tight runoff
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.
2022 midterms: What to watch in Georgia, Texas, elsewhere
Georgia takes center stage in Tuesdayโs primary elections as Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger try to fight back challengers endorsed by Donald Trump.
End of the Bush era? Democratic men in trouble? 5 things to watch during Texasโ primary runoffs
Tuesdayโs elections will solidify the major partiesโ statewide tickets and have national political implications.
May 24 Primary Runoff Election Results: US Representative District 28 Democrat and Republican
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.
In rematch, Jessica Cisneros faces a weakened Henry Cuellar for South Texas congressional seat
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.
South Texas Democrats fight to shape their partyโs future in primary runoffs
Democratic primary runoffs for two congressional districts and two legislative seats in South Texas highlight the candidatesโ divergent visions for the party in a region the GOP is heavily targeting.
Texas Democrats hope threat to Roe v. Wade will energize their voters ahead of the midterm election
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.
Campaigning for Henry Cuellar, a Democratic U.S. House leader says party shouldnโt shun abortion opponents
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.
House leaders stick with Rep. Cuellar despite abortion stand
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.
Democrats are in danger of losing three congressional strongholds in South Texas
The seats in question are held by U.S. Reps. Henry Cuellar of Laredo and Vicente Gonzalez of McAllen. A third vacant seat recently belonged to Filemon Vela of Brownsville, who stepped down to take a private sector lobbying job.
Lawyer: US Rep. Cuellar not the target of FBI investigation
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellarโs lawyer says federal authorities have informed him that the Democrat is not the target of an investigation that led FBI agents to search Cuellarโs South Texas home.
Cuellar urges Abbott to end DPS inspections at Texas-Mexico border
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar sent a letter to Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday urging him to immediately stop the duplicative inspections at Texas land ports of entry.
Greg Abbottโs call for more vehicle inspections at the border is causing delays and supply chain issues, locals say
Trucks delivering products from Mexico are facing hourslong waits at ports of entry.