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The state's high officials probably don't want to talk about the uproar around House Speaker Dennis Bonnen. And they've got plenty of distractions to keep it that way. Full Story
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Texas members of Congress are playing an integral role in drafting final provisions in the deal. Some Republicans don't think the House will get to vote on it this year. Full Story
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For the next 14 months, the powerful committee chairs who called for House Speaker Dennis Bonnen to step down will be asked to carry out his will — and every decision the speaker makes will be viewed in the shadow of demise. Full Story
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The White House insisted Trump wasn't equating the impeachment probe to “one of our darkest moments in American history,” but Democrats said the president was “weaponizing hate.” Full Story
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In the biggest blow yet to the House leader's political future, five fellow Republicans said they can't back him moving forward. Their statement comes days after the House GOP caucus condemned Bonnen. Full Story
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Their support for the president is steeped in two main beliefs: He’s done exactly “what he said he’d do,” and his remarks toward Democrats and people of color matched what they said and believed. Full Story
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Of the 17 House members who have called for Bonnen to step down, only four are Democrats. Full Story
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Unsurprisingly, Julián Castro and Beto O’Rourke are getting more money here than from any other state. But other candidates are playing in Texas, too. Full Story
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The Trump administration's policy to deny asylum to migrants who didn't seek protections elsewhere is now being enforced. Immigration attorneys warn the new rule could forever diminish U.S. asylum policy. Full Story
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Both men also shared their respective spotlights with Texas politicians seeking offices down next year’s ballot. Full Story
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The president, visiting Dallas, said he already has a replacement in mind. Perry's resignation comes amid increasing scrutiny of his role in the administration’s communications with Ukraine. Full Story
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Michele Leal blamed a lien from the Internal Revenue Service on a "communication error." Full Story
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Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke is hosting a counter-rally at the same time as the president's event. Full Story
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A handful of Republicans and Democrats have said the GOP leader of the lower chamber should step aside. And so far, no one from Bonnen's own party has publicly come to his defense. Full Story
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In this edition of the TribCast, Evan talks to Cassi, Alex and Patrick about the now-public recording of House Speaker Dennis Bonnen’s infamous meeting with conservative activist Michael Quinn Sullivan. Full Story
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The former San Antonio mayor was vastly out-raised by the Democratic frontrunners. Full Story
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The recording revealed that top Republican lawmakers wanted the 2019 session to be painful for cities and counties — and 2021 to be even worse. Full Story
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Bonnen has been eager to dismiss speculation that he did anything illegal during a June 12 meeting with conservative activist Michael Quinn Sullivan. But a probe into the event is ongoing. Full Story
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The subpoena seeks records about Sessions’ dealings with Rudy Giuliani and two business associates who had been helping Giuliani investigate Joe Biden. Full Story
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In the hourlong conversation with Michael Quinn Sullivan, the leader of the Texas House is heard offering press credentials and asking for political support for challengers in the 2020 primaries. Full Story
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