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Clash of styles as Colin Allred prepares to challenge Ted Cruz in 2024 race

The Dallas native, former NFL linebacker and civil rights lawyer has not traveled a typical path to Congress.

The Texas Tribune

What does the E Jean Carroll verdict mean for Donald Trump’s chances in 2024?

Enemies will smell blood, but will the former president actually lose support? John Bowden reports

The Independent UK

Even Senate sponsors are skeptical of bills to shield kids online - Roll Call

Even as many advance in congressional committees, bills to protect children online could be doomed by opposition from powerful opponents.

Roll Call

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For a Texan who wants to build bridges in Congress, U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales has burned quite a few

The two-term Republican, criticized by his own party for breaking with the GOP on key votes, is not inclined to change his ways.

The Texas Tribune

Gunman kills 8 people at a North Texas outlet mall

The shooter was also killed by a police officer after he opened fire in Allen. Gov. Greg Abbott called the shooting “an unspeakable tragedy.”

The Texas Tribune

Biden names Neera Tanden as White House domestic policy chief - Roll Call

President Joe Biden named Neera Tanden, a top source of GOP criticism, to be his top domestic policy adviser.

Roll Call

Partisan clash expected during Supreme Court ethics hearing - Roll Call

The Senate Judiciary Committee will host a partisan clash Tuesday over the Supreme Court at a hearing on an ethics code for justices.

Roll Call

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Debt ceiling: McCarthy wins 1st round, Biden eyes long game

Speaker Kevin McCarthy surprised Washington when he united the raucous House Republican majority to pass a sweeping debt ceiling package

The Independent UK

TX woman: I nearly died on Cruz's watch

Amanda Zurawski is one of five women suing the state over its aggressive abortion laws

Salon

Abortion hearing witness confronts senators Cruz and Cornyn over her near-death ‘on their watch’

‘I nearly died on their watch’

The Independent UK

Senate panel airs fallout from Supreme Court abortion decision - Roll Call

The Senate Judiciary Committee explored the aftermath of last year’s Supreme Court decision that overturned a right to an abortion.

Roll Call

Texas looms large in 2024 presidential race as Trump, others angle for early support

The former president is courting state support as other GOP candidates try to emerge from his shadow, including Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley.

The Texas Tribune

McConnell goes after Democrats, Biden on first day back in Senate after fall recovery

WASHINGTON — Republican Leader Mitch McConnell returned to the U.S. Senate this week following a head injury, where he wasted little time resuming his two trademark modes: targeting Democrats and ducking Donald Trump.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Texas appellate judge defends Clarence Thomas’ honor over Harlan Crow-paid vacations

WASHINGTON – Appellate Judge James Ho of Dallas, a former law clerk to Clarence Thomas, defended the justice’s honor Tuesday, rejecting ethics allegations involving lavish trips provided by real estate magnate Harlan Crow.

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Cornyn says Texas judge did not mislead Senate over law review article

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, said Tuesday he’s satisfied an Amarillo judge who tried to halt distribution of an FDA-approved abortion drug did not mislead the Senate by removing his name from an article bashing Obama administration efforts to protect those seeking abortions.

Axios

GOP senators dig in against Feinstein committee swap

If she resigns, Republicans say, it’s a “whole different scenario.”

Tribune News Service

Replacing Feinstein can be complicated, Senate history shows

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer said Monday that Republicans should let another Democratic senator temporarily fill California Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s Judiciary Committee seat.

Tribune News Service

Dallas judge would be first Latina on 5th Circuit appeals court with Biden nomination

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden has picked a longtime federal magistrate in Dallas for the influential 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

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The Texas Tribune

Biden to nominate Texas judge to be first Latina on federal appeals court

Both of Texas’ Republican senators voice support for Irma Carrillo Ramirez’s nomination to the conservative 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

The Independent UK

After Nashville, Congress confronts limits of new gun law

A new gun law has already prevented some potentially dangerous people from owning guns

Tribune News Service

Donald Trump trying to lock down Texas before Ron DeSantis joins GOP race for president

WACO, Texas — In front of 20,000 supporters jammed into the Waco Regional Airport, Donald Trump slowly recited the names of 15 Texas elected officials who are endorsing his third campaign for the White House.

The Texas Tribune

Why Ted Cruz’s next reelection path looks smoother with Beto O’Rourke behind him

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz will be up for reelection next year, now a seasoned senator and established conservative leader. But Democrats are still holding out hope they can repeat the sensation of Beto-mania.

Salon

Cruz slammed for "revolting" hearing jab

Homeland Security Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas quickly hit back at Cruz's attack

Tribune News Service

Republican senators grill DHS chief over border security

WASHINGTON — Senate Judiciary Republicans accused Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday of having lost control of the southwest border and suggested he apologize to families who lost loved ones to fentanyl poisoning.

WEKU

President Biden pushes for assault weapons ban, but GOP leaders remain opposed

The president said he's already used the "full extent" of his executive authority to combat gun violence. GOP lawmakers argue it's premature to press bills before the facts are out.

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