Cruz-Trump Standoff Shows Some Signs of Thawing
The long-complicated feud between Ted Cruz and Donald Trump, fraught with animosity since at least the Republican National Convention, is showing some signs of thawing. Full Story
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Patrick Svitek
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Patrick Svitek was the primary political correspondent for The Texas Tribune. Patrick covered elections, state leaders, the Legislature and political trends across the state from 2015 until 2024. He previously worked for the Houston Chronicle's Austin bureau. Patrick graduated in 2014 from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. He is originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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John Kasich to Campaign for Will Hurd in Re-election Battle
U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, R-San Antonio, is getting support from former presidential candidate John Kasich in his campaign to hold on to his West Texas seat. Full Story
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![U.S. Rep. John Hurd, R-San Antonio (l.) and Republican Governor John Kasich of Ohio.]()
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Is George H.W. Bush Voting For Hillary Clinton?
Is George H.W. Bush voting for Hillary Clinton? It's a question that has consumed the political world for the past 24 hours, raising the specter of a remarkable rejection of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Full Story
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![Former President George H.W. Bush and former First Lady Barbara Bush at Texas A&M University on Nov. 11.]()
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Texas Sues Obama Administration Over New Overtime Rule
Texas is helping lead a lawsuit against President Barack Obama's administration over a new rule that makes millions of more workers eligible for overtime pay. Full Story
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McCaul Says Cruz "Broke His Word" on Trump
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, stepped up his criticism Tuesday of congressional colleague Ted Cruz, saying he "broke his word" by declining to endorse presidential nominee Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention. Full Story
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Abbott Reveals Severe Burns Came From Shower
Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday revealed new details about how he was severely burned earlier this year, saying it happened in the shower. Full Story
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Abbott Pitches 'Rookie of the Year' Hurd to Hispanic Voters
Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday pitched freshman U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, R-San Antonio, as the "rookie of the year" in his fight for re-election, while seeking to boost the lawmaker among the same voters that Democrats hope will be Hurd's downfall in November. Full Story
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![Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks to supporters of Congressman Will Hurd (background) during a Saturday afternoon appearance at Hurd's campaign headquarters in San Antonio.]()
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Cruz: Senate "Hanging by a Thread," Texas GOP Can't Stay Home
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, declared Friday that the GOP majority in the Senate is in serious danger and warned Texas Republicans in particular against staying home in November. Full Story
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![Former Republican U.S. presidential candidate Ted Cruz speaks during the third night of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio on July 20, 2016.]()
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At Rice, Biden Unveils Latest 'Cancer Moonshot' Ideas
Vice President Joe Biden, in a speech Friday at Rice University, announced the next steps in his ambitious drive to facilitate a cure for cancer, unveiling new proposals to raise awareness of clinical trials. Full Story
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![Vice President Joe Biden delivers a speech on Sept. 16, 2016 at Rice University's Tudor Fieldhouse about the White House Cancer Moonshot, an initiative Biden leads that aims to double the rate of progress toward a cure for cancer.]()
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Named Trump's Texas Chairman
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is taking an official role with the campaign of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, serving as his Texas state chairman. Full Story
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![Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick attends a Donald Trump rally on Aug. 23, 2016, in Austin.]()
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