The latest politics news from The Texas Tribune.
After winning a special election in U.S. House District 27, Republican Michael Cloud officially became Texas' newest member of Congress on Tuesday. But he's not done campaigning yet — to keep the seat, he'll need to win it again in November. Full Story
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Since they crossed the Rio Grande and requested asylum, a father has been held in a detention center near Houston while his 6-year-old daughter was shipped to an Arizona shelter. Back in Honduras, the girl's mother says she fears her daughter will be traumatized by the ordeal. Full Story
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The immigration detention center, which held more than 300 minors two weeks ago, will remain open at least through Aug. 13, according to a federal agency. Full Story
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Early fundraising sums show several Texas Democrats are postured to launch formidable campaigns in the fall. Full Story
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Jonathan Jenkins wants an investigation into whether incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz interfered with his campaign. Full Story
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It will be especially difficult to reunite toddlers with parents who may have been released into the interior United States or even deported back to their home countries, government attorneys argued. Full Story
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On this week's TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Patrick, Marissa and Emma about the politics at play in the ongoing border crisis and how countries with striking similarities to Texas have brought down their maternal mortality rates. Full Story
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Government officials say they'll meet a pair of court-ordered deadlines to reunite children with their parents. But doing so, HHS Secretary Alex Azar warned, could mean relaxed standards for vetting those parents. Full Story
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Last month, Texas Republicans and Democrats approved the latest versions of their party platforms. A close look at these documents provides a snapshot of where the two parties stand on guns, gay rights, marijuana and other issues. Full Story
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In 2013, Democrat Wendy Davis filibustered an abortion bill, a 13-hour saga that put a national spotlight on both Davis and the abortion debate in Texas. Five years later, key members of the Texas Senate and other onlookers discuss the significance of that night. Full Story
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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said Mexican President-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador, 64, had been running on an “anti-American campaign for a long, long time.” Full Story
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A San Antonio-based panel of judges ordered the state's maps should remain unchanged despite outstanding issues with House District 90, which the U.S. Supreme Court said was illegally drawn. Full Story
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When President Donald Trump issued an executive order two weeks ago ending family separations, Evelyn Becerra heard the news and decided to leave Guatemala with her 2-year-old daughter. Full Story
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Andrés Manuel López Obrador, or AMLO, won big on Sunday. Now Texan business and agriculture leaders have five months to try to predict whether his expected stand-up-to-Trump strategy will hurt their bottom lines. Full Story
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In a steady rain of bad news — shootings, immigrant family separations, harsh political differences — one thing stands out. We're tenacious. Full Story
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Republican Michael Cloud beat out eight other candidates to win the special election to fill former U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold's seat, sparing the GOP a runoff in the 27th District. Full Story
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The special election for the remainder of his term in the central Texas district will take place on Nov. 6, the next uniform election date. Full Story
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For Republicans, the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy represents an opportunity. For Democrats, it has inspired fear. And for the U.S. Senate race in Texas, it has already become a rallying cry. Full Story
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In deep-red Texas, abortion opponents are already eyeing the new U.S. Supreme Court vacancy as a chance to push more aggressive legislation without fear of judicial override. Full Story
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After being released from custody in El Paso on Sunday, the parents have now learned the whereabouts of their children, a shelter director said. But there are more hurdles before they're reunited. Full Story
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