If Rick Perry heads to Washington as Donald Trump’s energy secretary, he’ll have to reconcile his new gig with his past comments on D.C., the federal government, and of course, Trump himself. Take a look at what he’s said.
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Trump decides on Texas oil exec Rex Tillerson for secretary of state
Donald Trump has officially picked Texas oil executive Rex Tillerson to be secretary of state, going ahead with the Exxon Mobil CEO’s nomination despite early signs of unease over his close relationship with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
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Reports: Rick Perry lands spot in Trump’s cabinet as energy secretary
If confirmed, the erstwhile Trump rival will oversee American energy policy and its ramifications on the economy, environment and national security.
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On Sid Miller’s Facebook, fake news flows freely
A Texas Tribune analysis of a portion of Miller’s social media history identified 10 postings of demonstrably false, misleading or unsupported information.
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The speaker’s agenda, Trump’s Texas connections (podcast)
On this week’s TribCast, Emily talked to Evan, Ross and Patrick about House Speaker Joe Straus’ remarks at a pre-legislative symposium and the Texan behind Donald Trump’s unfounded allegations of voter fraud.
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A New Governor, Gay Weddings and Gun Rallies: 2015 in Photos
Take a look at the top Texas Tribune images of 2015, which show everything from Greg Abbott being sworn in as governor to Capitol rallies supporting and opposing Planned Parenthood to the vibrant landscapes of Texas.
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Texplainer: What Are the Odds of a Third-Party Win for The Donald in Texas?
Supporters of business tycoon Donald Trump have filed paperwork to establish the Make America Great Again Party so that “The Donald” might still be able to run for president here. Could he actually win Texas?
