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Congress

Ex-Con Congressman Attempts a Texas Comeback

Steve Stockman, the felonious GOP politician, wants to return to Washington with a bid for a newly gerrymandered Houston-area district.

by Lise Olsen

Keep Reading

SNAP Shutdown Will Leave Texas Students like Me Hungry

by Miranda Williamson

Trump’s Federal Cuts Are Hitting Texas Food Banks Hard

by Justin Doud

West Texas Congressman’s ‘Big Beautiful’ Cuts Could Harm Rural Hospitals in His District

by Josephine Lee

Jul 31, 2014

Ted Cruz Leads the House Over a Cliff on Border Bill

by Melissa del Bosque

Jul 10, 2014

Obama in Austin: Yes We Can…Finish Out a Second Term

In Austin today, President Barack Obama seemed to be straining from the weight of a system that's not working as well as it used to.

by Christopher Hooks

Jun 20, 2014

In a Do-Nothing Congress, Blake Farenthold is Enjoying the View

Blake Farenthold, the tea party congressman from Corpus Christi, has settled into a routine where distraction is just part of the job.

by Ari Phillips

Sep 24, 2013

Federal Investigation Does Little to Explain Killings by Border Patrol Agents

by Melissa del Bosque

Jul 30, 2013

Young Mother Fights Deportation, Hopes for Immigration Reform

by Melissa del Bosque

May 17, 2013

Border Communities Living in Limbo While Congress Dithers

by Melissa del Bosque

Apr 17, 2013

Border Residents Disappointed by Fence Provision in New Immigration Reform Bill

by Melissa del Bosque

Gallego vs Canseco: ¿Quien es mas Catolico?

In Texas' 23rd Congressional District, Jesus has taken time out of his busy schedule to endorse the incumbent.

by Eileen Smith

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