The latest Congress news from The Texas Tribune.
In Texas' 21st Congressional District, where U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith is retiring, Republican Chip Roy and Democrat Joseph Kopser virtually debate in the latest episode of our "Split Decision" video series. Full Story
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Funding for crucial safety net programs for thousands of Texas farmers expires Sept. 30. Congress has four working days to act. Full Story
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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and his Democratic opponent, U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, held the first of their three hourlong debates at Southern Methodist University. Here's the full video, courtesy of KXAS-TV. Full Story
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On this week's TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Ross, Patrick and Agnes about our first-ever downtown Texas Tribune Festival, Tuesday night's San Antonio special election upset and the latest U.S. Senate polling. Full Story
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Texas' senior U.S. senator, John Cornyn, said the allegations needed to be treated "in a way that is fair to both the individual making the accusation and the judge himself." Full Story
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President Donald Trump on Saturday tweeted that Sessions, R-Dallas, had his "full and complete endorsement." Full Story
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Hegar, a veteran running against U.S. Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock, suggested that the decision by Cuellar, a fellow Texas Democrat, to attend a fundraiser for Carter was an example of "the good old boys' club" in Congress. Full Story
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On this week's TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Ross and Patrick about the SD-19 special election match-up, Ted Cruz's likability as a factor in his U.S. Senate race and the latest entrants to the Texas House Speaker's race. New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker intros, with a special message for his Texas colleague John Cornyn. Full Story
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Cuellar, who has served in the U.S. House since 2005, has long had a reputation as one of the chamber's most conservative Democrats. But Democratic leaders are hopeful MJ Hegar's bid against Carter gains traction. Full Story
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On that fateful day in 2001, Texans now in Congress were scattered across Washington, D.C. in buildings feared as potential targets for a terrorist attack. Our story from last year found many with memories of that morning that have lingered – including the moment when somebody screamed at them “Get out!” Full Story
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A confirmation for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh devolved Thursday morning into open warfare between Republicans and Democrats. Full Story
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The campaign of Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke says some eyebrow-raising texts that surfaced Wednesday were not "approved" by the campaign. Full Story
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U.S. Sen. John Cornyn worked to pick apart Democrats' concerns about Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's impartiality on Wednesday, the second day of Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee. Full Story
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Critics say doing so would risk the coverage of tens of millions. Full Story
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Texas aims to land several high-profile lawsuits before the high court — and hopes that, with Kavanaugh there, it will win them. Full Story
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Since he was first elected in 2002, Carter, a Round Rock Republican, has cruised to re-election. This year, he may have a real fight on his hands. Full Story
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The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which hears cases from Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana, has already welcomed five new judges under President Donald Trump. Full Story
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O'Rourke said he voted against the bill because of what was not included in it. Full Story
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Democrats on the ballot in communities hit hardest by Harvey argue that Republicans in office haven't done enough to prepare Texas for the next major hurricane. Full Story
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Comparisons to the 2006 midterms are emerging after two guilty verdicts involving people close to President Donald Trump this week. Full Story
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