Could Texas Fatigue Affect Brady's Bid to Be Ways and Means Chair?
As the race to become U.S. House Ways and Means chairman comes to a head this week, lots of related conversations are revolving around U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady's home state. Full Story
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2015 Tribune Festival: Videos of the Keynote Sessions
During the keynote sessions of the 2015 Texas Tribune Festival, we featured one-on-one conversations with Dan Patrick, Joe Straus, Nancy Pelosi and Julián Castro. You can watch those interviews and videos of our other keynote sessions here. Full Story
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Brady Running for Ways and Means Chairman
U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady, R-The Woodlands, announced Monday that he will attempt to succeed U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan as chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means. Full Story
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2015 Tribune Festival: Audio From the National Keynote Track
The National Keynote track at the 2015 Texas Tribune Festival featured several one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. Listen to audio from those sessions. Full Story
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Video: Julián Castro at The Texas Tribune Festival
Here's full video of our conversation Sunday with U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro at The Texas Tribune Festival. Full Story
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Video: America's Place in the World
Here's full video of our "America's Place in the World" panel discussion Saturday at The Texas Tribune Festival. The panel featured U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., and U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin. Full Story
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Pelosi: Dems Open to "Bipartisan" Candidate for House Speaker
Democratic Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said Saturday there are Democrats in the U.S. House who are open to joining with some Republicans to elect a consensus choice for House Speaker. Full Story
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Video: Pelosi at the Texas Tribune Festival
Here's full video of our Saturday conversation with U.S. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi at The Texas Tribune Festival. Full Story
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Video: Homeland Security Begins at Home
Here's full video of our "Homeland Security Begins at Home" panel discussion Saturday at The Texas Tribune Festival. The panel featured U.S. Reps. Joaquin Castro, Henry Cuellar, Blake Farenthold, Beto O'Rourke and John Ratcliffe. Full Story
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Video: Can the Center Hold?
Here's full video of our "Can the Center Hold?" panel discussion Saturday at The Texas Tribune Festival. The panel featured former U.S. Sens. Evan Bayh and Kay Bailey Hutchison, former U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Henry Cisneros and former New Hampshire Gov. John Sununu. Full Story
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Analysis: A Change in the Political Winds That Happens Every Two Years
Texas swings from conservative to very conservative every two years. The turnout is higher when there is a presidential race on the ballot, and the state's Republicans are a little less dominant those years. Full Story
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Analysis: The Names Might Change, but the Party Labels Won't
By the numbers, there are some federal and state legislative districts in Texas that can be considered competitive in November general elections. There just aren't many of them. Full Story
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Analysis: A Look at Texas Voter Preferences by Political District
As the presidential political season starts in Texas, here's a look — based on the results in past general elections — at how the state's congressional and statehouse districts stack up for the candidates from both parties. Full Story
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Pete Sessions Makes His Leadership Move
If U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions is to succeed in his bid to serve as the third-ranking Republican in Congress, the 10-term Dallas congressman will need the support of his fellow Texans. Full Story
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Hensarling Rules Out Bid for U.S. House Leadership Post
U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling, R-Dallas, who did not immediately rule out a bid for U.S. House speaker after John Boehner announced he was leaving, will not run for a leadership position. Full Story
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Texans Eye Leadership Posts After Boehner Retires
U.S. House Speaker John A. Boehner’s retirement could create an opportunity for at least two Texas Republicans — U.S. Reps. Pete Sessions and Jeb Hensarling, both of Dallas — to become national party leaders. Full Story
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Papal Visit Brings Excitement, Anxiety to Congress
The pontiff's itinerary includes many of the Catholic and secular landmarks of the nation’s capital and its largest city. But it’s his joint address to Congress on Thursday that is sparking the most excitement among political junkies – and some anxiety. Full Story
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Neugebauer Will Not Endorse in Primary To Succeed Him
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer, R-Lubbock, said on Friday that he does not intend to endorse a successor in the Republican primary for the 19th Congressional District seat he is vacating. Full Story
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U.S. Rep. Neugebauer Won't Seek Re-election
U.S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer, R-Lubbock, announced Thursday that he would not seek re-election in 2016. Neugebauer has represented his West Texas district in Congress for seven terms. Full Story
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Texas Democrats Largely Back Obama on Iran Deal
When the time came Friday to take a vote related to President Obama's controversial nuclear deal with Iran, Texas Democrats in the U.S. House largely showed their support for the agreement. Full Story
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