Ted Cruz warns Texas Republicans that his reelection is not in the bag
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz told Texas delegates he thinks President Joe Biden will withdraw, offering Democrats a chance to energize their voters. Full Story
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Matthew Choi
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Matthew Choi is a Washington correspondent for The Texas Tribune. He previously covered energy and climate policy at Politico, where he wrote the Morning Energy newsletter and covered campaign events as a breaking news reporter during the 2020 presidential election and the Mueller investigation. Before joining Politico, Matthew was a two-time reporting fellow at The Texas Tribune based in Austin, reporting on education, health care, immigration, guns, agriculture and land management. He graduated from Northwestern University where he studied journalism and political science and was managing editor of The Daily Northwestern. Matthew is a native of Northern Virginia and speaks both French and English. In his free time, Matthew enjoys cooking French country food while listening to Simon and Garfunkel.
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![U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz delivers remarks during the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Jul 16, 2024.]()
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Trump helped Wesley Hunt get elected. At RNC, he returns the favor.
Wesley Hunt is one of the few Texans selected to speak at the RNC main stage — a reflection of his ardent support for former President Donald Trump. Full Story
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![U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Houston, speaks on Day 1 of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 15, 2024.]()
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After famously snubbing Trump in 2016, Ted Cruz praises him on border security at RNC
Cruz struck a decidedly different tone from his 2016 RNC speech, when he refused to endorse Trump and told voters to “vote your conscience.” Full Story
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![U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz speaks on Day 2 of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on July 16, 2024.]()
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Before he was Donald Trump's running mate, J.D. Vance was U.S. Sen. John Cornyn’s staffer
Cornyn said Vance was “smart” and “well spoken,” praising former President Donald Trump for selecting him as a running mate. Full Story
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![U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) is seen during a press conference with U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, (R-Ohio) calling on U.S. President Joe Biden to negotiate with Republicans in order to make a deal on raising the debt ceiling on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. on May 3, 2023.]()
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Biden postpones visit to Austin after Trump assassination attempt
The president was planning to visit Texas on Monday to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Full Story
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![President Joe Biden speaks at a press conference following the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in Washington on July 11, 2024.]()
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“Horrible and scary”: Texas leaders express outrage and relief after attempted assassination of Donald Trump
Sid Miller, the Texas agriculture commissioner, was at the rally. He said he was confident Trump would be fine and continue to Republican National Convention. Full Story
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![Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump is assisted by guards during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show in Butler, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 13, 2024.]()
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These Texans are scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
Abbott and Cruz were floated as potential Republican presidential candidates early this cycle, though neither launched campaigns. Full Story
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![Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Dallas on Aug. 4, 2022.]()
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Democratic Congressman Lloyd Doggett calls on Biden to withdraw from presidential race
Doggett, 77, is the first Democratic member of Congress to call for Biden to withdraw from the ticket since his debate. Full Story
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![U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin, speaks at the ‘For the People Rally’ at the Capitol on June 20, 2021.]()
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Texas Democrats worry Biden debate performance could hurt down-ballot races
The president’s bungled debate performance had Democrats fearful voters would stay home in November. Full Story
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![Democrat candidate, U.S. President Joe Biden, and Republican candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump, at the presidential debate in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 27, 2024.]()
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Ronny Jackson, Wesley Hunt face campaign ethics probes over private club membership
The two Republican congressmen used campaign funds to pay bills at exclusive private clubs in Amarillo and Houston. Full Story
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![From left: U.S. Reps. Wesley Hunt, R-Houston, and Ronny Jackson, R-Lubbock.]()
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