Texas Democrats on Capitol Hill are calling for more Congressional oversight, amid news reports of Trump allies communicating with Russian officials.
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Texans in Congress raise questions about Russia, Trump administration
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn said the Senate should investigate now-former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, according to a news report.
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Texas Republicans unite behind Speaker Paul Ryan, split on plan to gut ethics office
While all the Republicans from Texas backed U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan, some were more comfortable than others with a surprise plan to gut the chambers’ ethics office, making for a raucous first day of the new Congress.
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U.S. Rep. Roger Williams loses bid to chair House GOP’s campaign arm
In the contest for chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee, House Republicans elected Rep. Steve Stivers of Ohio over Rep. Roger Williams, R-Austin.
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Day after GOP sweep, Texas congressman aims to climb House ranks
U.S. Rep. Bill Flores, R-Bryan, is running for a high-ranking position among his party’s leadership for the next Congress.
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As Congress OKs Spending Plan, Cruz Falls Short in Internet Bid
Legislation passed by Congress on Wednesday did not address concerns that U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz raised over U.S. control of the Internet.
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Texas Congressmen Oppose Trump’s Policy Pledges, Rhetoric (Video)
In the Roundup: State leaders push Congress to fund Zika virus prevention and fast. Plus, a pair of Texas congressmen – from both sides of the aisle – have strong words for Donald Trump, but at least one says he’ll still vote for the presumptive Republican presidential nominee come November.
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Texas GOP Congressman Declines to Endorse Trump
U.S. Rep. Bill Flores, a Bryan Republican, said Wednesday he won’t formally endorse his party’s nominee, real estate magnate Donald Trump, but he does plan to vote for him.
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Texas Money Floats Republican Efforts to Hold U.S. House Seats
As Republican campaign operatives raise concerns that the party could lose U.S. House seats with Donald Trump as its standard-bearer, Texas Republicans are funding efforts to shore up vulnerable incumbents around the country.
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As Oil Prices Fell, Texas Campaign Donations Followed
For decades, the petroleum industry has largely fueled Texas’ influence in national Republican politics. But operatives are seeing early signs that the current oil bust has depressed the sector’s political giving.