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U.S. debt ceiling fight riles Texans at both political ends

The high-stakes confrontation could have an impact on retirements accounts, corporations and much more.

The Texas Tribune

Houston-area chemical fire highlights gaps in Texas environmental enforcement

A fire broke out at a Deer Park Shell plant the day after a public hearing on renewing the permit for ITC, a nearby facility that caught fire in 2019, sparking a Texas Tribune/Public Health Watch investigation that documented failures in state and federal oversight.

The Texas Tribune

LGBTQ Texans decry Capitol arrests after protests against bill banning puberty blockers and hormone therapy for kids

Senate Bill 14, which spurred demonstrations earlier this week, is again scheduled for House debate Friday. Trans Texans consider it one of this year’s most consequential bills.

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With tweet about a pardon, Gov. Greg Abbott injects politics into Texas’ criminal justice system

In an unprecedented use of his power, the Republican governor moved to pardon Daniel Perry less than a day after an Austin jury convicted him in the murder of protester Garrett Foster.

The Texas Tribune

U.S. Rep. Chip Roy offers warm reception to Biden border proposal as Democrats recoil

The Austin Republican’s tacit approval only adds fuel to the fire for Texas Democrats recoiling at the report that the Biden administration could detain asylum-seekers.

The Texas Tribune

Google contractors on strike in Austin hope to rally support among tech workers

The several dozen contractors for YouTube Music are fighting a push to return to in-person work. Their strike has gained the support of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, and U.S. Rep. Greg Casar, D-Austin.

The Texas Tribune

Right-wing Reps Promote Racist Conspiracy Theories In ‘Border Crisis’ Hearing

GOP lawmakers accomplished nothing substantial except create a platform for nativist propaganda and debates about the Pledge of Allegiance.

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New House GOP majority takes aim at Biden administration border policies

WASHINGTON — House Republicans on Wednesday launched the opening salvo in what is sure to be many hearings related to the southwest border this year.

Tribune News Service

Texas progressives want Title 42 ended, highlighting wide ideological gulf on Congressional immigration deal

The spectrum of ideas on immigration could throw cold water on hope that there will be a breakthrough in Congress.

The Texas Tribune

Progressive Caucus starts year with bigger roster, focus on unity

WASHINGTON — Ideological infighting and internal battles have long been a part of politics. But this year, while some conservative Republicans staged a revolt against the leader of their party until their demands were met, progressive Democrats in the House are pitching unity.

Tribune News Service

Progressive Caucus starts year with bigger roster, focus on unity - Roll Call

At 103 members, the incoming progressive caucus is the largest in history. Here's how it plans to use its new clout.

Roll Call

More Texans give away campaign donations from Sam Bankman-Fried and other FTX affiliates

Earlier this month, The Texas Tribune reported that Beto O’Rourke had given back a $1 million donation that Bankman-Fried had donated to his campaign.

The Texas Tribune

FTX political contributions flowed to Texans in both parties in 2022 midterm elections

WASHINGTON — Two super PACs associated with disgraced cryptocurrency tycoon Samuel Bankman-Fried pumped more than $2.7 million into a Dallas congressional race, helping Democrat Jasmine Crockett top a crowded primary field and coast to election last month.

Tribune News Service

Texas Democrats After Beto

Joaquin Castro? Colin Allred? Lina Hidalgo? Clay Jenkins? Can anyone gain a political foothold in the GOP-controlled Lone Star State?

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Beto O’Rourke returned $1 million check from FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried

O’Rourke’s campaign said they gave the money back before the company’s scandals became widely public, because they were taken aback by such a large unsolicited donation.

Tribune News Service

GOP fell short in Latino-heavy areas along US-Mexico border

The Republican Party set its sights on South Texas and other areas around the U.S.-Mexico border in the 2022 midterm elections in part of its push for a so-called “red wave” to usher in a large House majority.

Roll Call

GOP fell short in Latino-heavy areas along U.S-Mexico border - Roll Call

Republican efforts to lean into immigration concerns fell short on the border, along with a lackluster GOP showing nationwide.

Roll Call

Capitol Lens | Selfie schtick - Roll Call

Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar takes a selfie with newly elected incoming members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus after a news conference at the AFL-CIO building in Washington on Sunday. Among the freshmen lawmakers behind Omar are, from left, Rep.-elects Shri Thanedar of Michigan, Greg Casar of Texas, Robert Garcia…

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Photos: Election Day 2022 in Texas

Texas Tribune photographers spread out all over the state to document a momentous midterm election.

Salon

Summer Lee overcomes AIPAC onslaught

AIPAC poured a ton of money into the race to oppose Lee in the primary and later boost her Republican opponent

The Guardian - US

‘They haven’t tried’: Bernie Sanders on Democrats’ economic messaging

In a Guardian interview, the Vermont senator urges people to turn out for next week’s ‘consequential’ midterm elections

The Texas Tribune

Bernie Sanders tours Texas hoping to amp up progressive turnout, including in key South Texas race

The two-time Democratic presidential candidate visited Central Texas and South Texas amid concerns that young and working-class voters are not mobilized enough for the midterm election.

The Guardian - US

Progressives bullish despite mixed results in Democratic primaries

Morale-boosting victories were tempered by bruising defeats but US leftwingers feel the party’s center of gravity is shifting

The Texas Tribune

Texas Democrats to Biden: Protect out-of-state providers who prescribe abortion-inducing medication

The request for a public health emergency declaration was part of a set of recommendations to allow abortion access to Texans who might not be able to travel out of state.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Republicans cheer end of Roe v. Wade while Democrats vow to fight back in November

Attorney General Ken Paxton declared on Twitter that he would be closing his office and “making it an annual holiday” in honor of the Supreme Court decision.

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