The latest Congress news from The Texas Tribune.
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, is challenging Sen. Ted Cruz this November, but the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee has vulnerable incumbents to defend first. Full Story
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The House Foreign Affairs Committee, which U.S Rep. Michael McCaul chairs, accused Biden of ignoring warnings from his staffers and allies, leaving American interests vulnerable to the Taliban takeover. Full Story
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Allred, who had previously gotten the Chamber’s endorsement in his House races, had long used the endorsement as proof of his bipartisan credentials. Full Story
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View and easily share in-depth voter guides by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Full Story
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Allred’s sharp divergence from Beto O’Rourke’s more active campaign style has stirred dissent among some Democrats. His allies say it’s working. Full Story
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U.S. House Republicans’ campaign arm announced its first ad buy targeting a Texas race this cycle. Full Story
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The El Paso Democrat has defended the Biden and Harris campaign through its best — and worst — moments Full Story
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Michelle Vallejo, who is challenging Republican U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, put out a political ad decrying the “chaos” on the border. Full Story
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Allred has largely run his Senate race keeping his distance from Harris. On Thursday, before a national audience, he said he is proud to support her. Full Story
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The poll is among the first to measure where things stand in Texas since President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid last month. Full Story
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Election Day is Nov. 5. Here is everything you need to know about casting a ballot in Texas. Full Story
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U.S. Reps. Jasmine Crockett and Veronica Escobar are expected to speak on the mainstage in Chicago. Full Story
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Alex Chadwell, who worked for the congressman in Washington and Texas, said he was pushed out of Nehls’ office because of his sexual orientation. Full Story
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All Texas voters with disabilities have the right to accessible voting options, whether in person or by mail. Full Story
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The North Texas Republican and former OB-GYN is leaving office after 22 years having made his mark on health insurance and energy policy. Full Story
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Austin Tice’s captivity has spanned three presidential administrations. Texas’ congressional delegation continues pushing for his release. Full Story
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The deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot is Oct. 25. The deadline for mail-in ballots to be returned or postmarked is Nov. 5, unless it is from an overseas voter. Full Story
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Harris County Democratic leaders made their choice to represent the party in the November election. Full Story
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GOP congressional candidate Jay Furman has admitted to “picking” the district he’s running in, calling it the home of “the worst of the worst” for illegal border crossings. Full Story
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Saturday’s debate came days before Democratic precinct chairs are set to decide who will replace the late Houston congresswoman on the November ballot. Full Story
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