What Texas officials are saying about white nationalist protests in Charlottesville
Here's how Texas officials are responding to the white nationalist protest in Charlottesville, Virginia. Full Story
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Anti-wall activists march to protect church in Rio Grande Valley
Hundreds of Texans gathered at a historic mission a few hundred yards from the Rio Grande on Saturday to protest President Trump's proposed border wall. Full Story
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In town halls, U.S. Rep. Will Hurd juggles district priorities in Trump era
U.S. Rep. Will Hurd logged hundreds of miles Sunday and Monday to hold town halls during Congress' summer recess, and his interactions with constituents illustrated the fine line he must walk in his massive swing district. Full Story
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![U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, R-Helotes, holds a town hall on Aug. 7, 2017, at a Dairy Queen in Fort Stockton. Hurd was making a six-day, 20-stop swing through his 23rd District.]()
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Report: 29 Texans in Congress signed letter similar to one penned by lobbyist
Nearly the entire Texas delegation in the U.S. House signed on to a letter that bears striking resemblance to one penned by a United Airlines lobbyist, according to a report from Politico. Full Story
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Former U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison confirmed as NATO ambassador
The U.S. Senate confirmed former Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison as the new ambassador to NATO. Full Story
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Cornyn files bill to fund parts of wall, increase Border Patrol and ICE agents
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn on Wednesday unveiled a $15 billion border-security bill. The Building America's Trust Act would fund parts of a wall or fence, add Border Patrol and ICE agents to current ranks, and punish "sanctuary" jurisdictions. Full Story
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U.S. Rep. Roger Williams cleared in ethics investigation
A congressional panel looking into whether U.S. Rep. Roger Williams improperly benefited from legislation he supported said its review found nothing that could lead to "a reasonable inference of improper conduct." Full Story
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Despite Texans' support, effort to repeal health care law narrowly defeated in U.S. Senate
In an overnight vote, the U.S. Senate voted 51-49 against a proposal to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Three Republicans joined in opposition to the measure. Full Story
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Military hero MJ Hegar launches Democratic bid against John Carter
Decorated Air Force veteran MJ Hegar is hoping to flip a reliably Republican congressional district that includes one of the country's largest military bases. Full Story
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At emotional Congressional Baseball Game, Texans take the field
A day after the shooting of a U.S. congressman rocked Washington, D.C., baseball brought together the Capitol Hill community on Thursday night. Full Story
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Cornyn’s GOP colleagues are less than enthusiastic about his candidacy for FBI director
Despite Sen. John Cornyn's status as a well-liked and influential figure on Capitol Hill, many of his colleagues have signaled they want someone else to become the next FBI director. Full Story
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Survey of Texas delegation finds few Republicans weighing in on Russia
The Tribune asked all 38 members of the Texas congressional delegation whether Congress is appropriately overseeing investigations into relationships between Russia and members of the Trump team. Full Story
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GOP health care overhaul passes U.S. House
On its second try, the U.S. House passed a Republican-backed health care reform bill by a narrow margin. Full Story
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Trump's first 100 days tax Texans on Capitol Hill
The early days of the Trump presidency have exhausted, exasperated and enthralled members and staffers in Texas' congressional delegation. Full Story
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Trump agrees not to terminate NAFTA
After a trial balloon went over poorly with Congress, Trump told foreign leaders he won't end the trade agreement just yet. Full Story
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Clock ticking toward 2018 as court to mull redistricting questions
A three-judge panel will start mulling big redistricting questions in San Antonio on Thursday, including how rulings finding discrimination in Texas' political maps might affect the 2018 election cycle. Full Story
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Hectic week awaits Texans in Congress amid shutdown fears
Texas members will face a pressing government funding deadline when they return to Congress on Tuesday, as well as a possible second attempt by Republican leaders to pass a sweeping health care bill. Full Story
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For Texans in U.S. House, 2018 landscape begins to take shape
With less than a year to go before 2018, several U.S. House seats from Texas are drawing interest from potential contenders. Full Story
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Congress passes bill rolling back internet privacy rules
House Republicans passed a bill Tuesday that will allow internet service providers to continue to sell users' browsing habits to advertisers. Full Story
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GOP plan to overhaul health care falls apart
The American Health Care Act was abruptly pulled Friday ahead of a scheduled vote on the legislation. Full Story
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