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Stephen Neukam was a 2022 fall reporting fellow in Washington, D.C. He is a graduate journalism student at the University of Maryland, where he is learning investigative and data journalism. Before joining the Tribune, Stephen was a reporting intern for The Hill, where he covered Congress and a wide range of policy issues. He is also a fellow at the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism. Stephen looks forward to roaming the halls of the U.S. Capitol to keep Texans informed.
Brady condemned the divisiveness that has taken hold of American politics, saying social media is the biggest driver of the problem while applauding former President Donald Trump for his influence on the Republican party. Full Story
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The bill would provide federal recognition and interstate portability of same-sex marriages, but it stops short of guaranteeing a right to such marriages. Full Story
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Republican support for Trump has faltered after a midterm performance by the party that many considered a resounding disappointment. Full Story
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The Texas Republican demanded a delay in leadership elections and is among an increasingly vocal cohort voicing their discontent with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Full Story
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De La Cruz defeated Democrat Michelle Vallejo, a political newcomer who ran on a platform of progressive social policy and close family ties to the region. Full Story
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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. Full Story
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Texas voters cast their ballots Tuesday with a wide variety of issues on their minds, including the state’s grid and the Uvalde shooting. Full Story
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AT&T and Valero were among a handful of political action committees that donated to candidates this cycle who have denied the legitimacy of the 2020 election results. Full Story
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“I do support Herschel because he may well be the 51st Republican elected this cycle,” Cornyn said in an interview Thursday. Full Story
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Cruz and Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas accusing him of “gross dereliction of duty.” Mayorkas has been a consistent target of conservative ire over immigration. Full Story
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