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Texas took center stage at the Democratic National Convention, but don’t call it a battleground state

Several Texans took the DNC stage to blast Republican policies and reach out to a younger generation. But the Harris campaign still doesn’t view Texas as a major target.

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Veronica Escobar’s role with the presidential campaign offers exciting and sometimes uneasy spotlight

The El Paso Democrat has defended the Biden and Harris campaign through its best — and worst — moments

The Texas Tribune

These Texans are scheduled to speak this week at the Democratic National Convention

U.S. Reps. Jasmine Crockett and Veronica Escobar are expected to speak on the mainstage in Chicago.

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Rashida Tlaib holds up ‘war criminal’ sign during Netanyahu address

Sole Palestinian American in Congress protests as other progressives call for Israel arms embargo and Gaza ceasefire

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Democratic Lawmakers Plan Counter-Programming Events During Netanyahu's Address

Democratic lawmakers plan counter-programming events during Netanyahu's Congress address, showcasing division on Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Biden administration proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat

The proposal comes a year after a new state law ended mandatory water breaks in Austin and Dallas. Last year was the hottest on record in Texas.

The Texas Tribune

New Congressional Caucus on Global Migration will seek to reframe debate away from strict border control

The newly formed caucus will be led by a trio of progressives in the house and it will seek to bring awareness to the root causes of migration to the U.S.

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A right to drink? Inside the debate to protect US workers against the heat

As summer intensifies, so too does the scrutiny over the US’s lack of workplace protections against environmental heat.

Al Jazeera

Republicans Criticize Biden's Immigration Reform As Attempt To Sway Election

The Republicans argue that the policy could result in an influx of new Democratic voters before November.

International Business Times

Protesters run on the field at Congressional Baseball Game

Climate Defiance claimed credit for the protest against fossil fuels, which saw several people tackled and handcuffed by Capitol Police.

Roll Call

Wearing a Cesar Chavez shirt, Casar becomes the ‘fastest man in Congress’ - Roll Call

The Democrat from Texas ran his first ACLI Capital Challenge race, while Kyrsten Sinema ran her last — and went out on a high note.

Roll Call

Texans in Congress stay silent on Cuellar indictment, unlike with Santos and Menendez before him

Some Texans called on Sen. Bob Menendez and former Rep. George Santos to resign amid their own scandals, but have been silent about the Laredo Democrat.

The Texas Tribune

"Challenging” Israel aid vote tears Democrats apart

One Democrat said they will vote for the bill "with some discomfort in my stomach."

Axios

U.S. Rep. Colin Allred voted for TikTok ban despite continuing to use the app

Allred is the delegation’s most prolific user of the app. He said he voted for the legislation because of national security concerns.

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TX Dem Jasmine Crockett is going viral

A freshman in Congress, Crockett's uncensored barbs and musings have helped launch her into the spotlight

The Texas Tribune

Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is going viral – just the way she wants it

A freshman in Congress, Crockett is trying to find her audience and her uncensored barbs and musings have helped launch her into the spotlight.

The Independent UK

Jamie Raskin’s ‘Truth Squad’ of Democrats prepares for Biden impeachment inquiry

The House Oversight Committee’s top Democrat has recruited a crop of young energetic freshmen to push back on the Republican investigation, Eric Garcia reports

The Texas Tribune

Latino Texas Democrats in U.S. House push back as White House entertains GOP border policy

To secure more aid for Ukraine, the White House is negotiating with Senate Republicans on a deal to revive Trump-era border policies. But some Democratic Texans in Congress say their party is giving up too much.

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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members Take to Social Media to Criticize GOP Lawmakers Over Immigration

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members are criticizing the GOP for blocking an aid bill for Ukraine and Israel over immigration demands.

The Texas Tribune

Rep. Joaquin Castro warns of GOP’s adversarial rhetoric around Latino immigrants

Castro, the highest-ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, has made improving discussion of Latinos and Latino issues in politics a focus of his time in office.

The Independent UK

Republicans on Biden ‘impeachment’ panel refuse to say they believe laws should apply to Trump

‘If y’all need to think about it, we can take a moment and think about it,’ Rep Greg Casar said

The Texas Tribune

How the looming government shutdown will affect Texans

A federal shutdown would put thousands of Texans in financial precarity. Congress has less than a week left until the end of the fiscal year on Oct. 1, and a shutdown appears imminent.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Latino Democrats call on Sen. Bob Menendez to resign after bribery indictment

U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar pushed back on the New Jersey Democrat’s defense that he was being targeted for his ethnicity.

The Texas Tribune

Texans in U.S. House describe GOP in chaos ahead of likely government shutdown

Texas Democrats decry Republican infighting that has halted attempts to approve annual spending bills and avoid a federal government shutdown.

Salon

Judge smacks down Abbott's "Death Star"

Judge rules that a law signed by Gov. Greg Abbott banning water breaks during Texas heat waves is unconstitutional

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