The two-time Olympic champion’s wife spoke out for the first time since Griner’s sentencing two months ago in an interview with CBS’ Gayle King.
Stephen Neukam
Stephen Neukam was a 2022 fall reporting fellow in Washington, D.C. He is a graduate journalism student at the University of Maryland, where he is learning investigative and data journalism. Before joining the Tribune, Stephen was a reporting intern for The Hill, where he covered Congress and a wide range of policy issues. He is also a fellow at the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism. Stephen looks forward to roaming the halls of the U.S. Capitol to keep Texans informed.
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Henry Cuellar isn’t apologizing for being a moderate
Cuellar’s status as one of the few remaining “moderate” Democrats may be helping his fundraising, as he took in almost $4.9 million as of the end of June, smashing his usual pace for previous years.
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The 2022 Texas Tribune Festival
Ted Cruz says Texas’ migrant busing exposes hypocrisy of Democrats and media
The junior U.S. senator from Texas spoke Saturday at the 2022 Texas Tribune Festival about his beef with the Biden administration, the battle for the soul of the GOP and whether he plans to run for president again.
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The 2022 Texas Tribune Festival
Ted Cruz denounces new gun restrictions as he argues with hecklers in Austin
Speaking at The Texas Tribune Festival, Cruz said armed security is a better way to keep schools safe.
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The 2022 Texas Tribune Festival
Republican Texas Congressman Dan Crenshaw takes aim at his own party’s “woke right” for stoking division
In an interview at The Texas Tribune Festival, Crenshaw harshly criticized extremists at both ends of the political spectrum.
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Criminal Justice
Three Venezuelan migrants flown from Texas to Massachusetts sue Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
The lawsuit alleges an elaborate scheme of people luring migrants with hotel rooms, McDonald’s gift cards, hundreds of dollars in cash and false information about their final destinations.
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Fight over border security escalates after governors send migrants to Kamala Harris’ home and Martha’s Vineyard
The latest moves by Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis this week have triggered outrage among immigration rights’ groups and Democrats who have accused the Republicans of engaging in human trafficking and treating migrants like “human cargo” to score political points.
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Criminal Justice
Ken Starr, former Baylor president and Clinton investigator, dies at 76
Starr, best known for his role leading the investigation that led to the impeachment of President Bill Clinton, died of complications related to surgery, according to his family.
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Politics
Washington, D.C., mayor declares public health emergency over Texas’ migrant busing
Muriel Bowser will open a $10 million office to provide services to the migrants arriving as part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s busing program.
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Ted Cruz says he will vote against bill to codify same-sex marriage protections
On an episode of his podcast Tuesday, the U.S. senator said the bill would be an attack on religious liberties.