Texas’s GOP Governor Can Arbitrarily Deny Democrats a Seat in Congress Until Next Year
Texas’s heavily Democratic 18th Congressional District has an empty seat. State law gives Greg Abbott the power to delay the ...
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Two Texans in Congress defend CHIPS Act in the face of Trump’s criticism
Two Texas Republicans in Congress are defending the CHIPS Act, saying it benefits national security and creates jobs.
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Gov. Abbott faces tight deadline to call May special election for vacant Houston congressional seat
Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee became the first candidate to file for Texas' 18th Congressional District, a seat ...
Texas Republican refers to transgender congresswoman as man
A Texas Republican referred to Rep. Sarah McBride, the congresswoman who is openly transgender, as a man on Tuesday.
Republican refers to transgender member as a man, cutting short a House hearing
A Republican lawmaker adjourned a hearing Tuesday after being challenged for misgendering Rep. Sarah McBride, the first ...
Under G.O.P., Congress Cedes Power to Trump, Eroding Its Influence
On spending, oversight and other issues, Republican lawmakers have willingly ceded power traditionally reserved for Congress ...
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U.S. Rep. Keith Self cuts short committee hearing after colleague objects to him misgendering trans member
On social media, Self later wrote “it is the policy of the United States to recognize two sexes, male and female.” ...