The latest Congress news from The Texas Tribune.
After Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race, the Democratic Party could select a new nominee during its national convention Aug. 19-22, just in time for the nominee to appear on the Texas ballot. Full Story
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He is the second Texan and first member of the Congressional Black Caucus to openly call for Biden to withdraw. Full Story
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J.D. Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee, has been a vocal critic of Ukraine aid — a cause McCaul has made a top priority. Full Story
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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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Poll after poll shows Texas voters rank immigration and the border as the most pressing issues. Full Story
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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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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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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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Cruz now has a cash advantage, with $12.1 million cash on hand compared to Allred’s $10.4 million. Full Story
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Allred, who is running for U.S. Senate against Ted Cruz, is one of only a few House Democrats from Texas who has yet to say whether they support the president’s reelection bid. Full Story
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The move leaves just three Texans in the group of arch conservatives, down from five at the start of the term. Full Story
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“The president has been running behind,” the Texas Democrat said. “We needed a surge, we got a setback.” Full Story
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The Austin Republican needs special permission to keep his coveted chairmanship, since he’s hit his six-year limit. Several colleagues are gunning to replace him. Full Story
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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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Nehls’ commanding officer in Afghanistan told The Texas Tribune that he issued the congressman his second Bronze Star, which was called into question by a CBS report. Full Story
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The president’s bungled debate performance had Democrats fearful voters would stay home in November. Full Story
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Nehls is underfire for wearing a combat service badge that the Army revoked and removed from his service record last year. Full Story
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The two Republican congressmen used campaign funds to pay bills at exclusive private clubs in Amarillo and Houston. Full Story
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The donation from Adelson, also the owner of the Dallas Mavericks, was the largest single contribution in May to the Truth and Courage PAC, a super PAC supporting Cruz’s reelection. Full Story
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The Supreme Court justice flew to Montana and other destinations on the billionaire GOP donor’s dime. Full Story
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