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Rep. Julie Johnson traded stocks from company that helps Trump’s deportation efforts despite anti-ICE comments

Among Texas congressional lawmakers, Johnson has made the second-highest number of trades, amassing a volume of $4.24 million.

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On the issues: Q&A with the Democrats running for Texas attorney general

Republicans have turned the office into a conservative legal juggernaut, but three Democrats are competing for the chance to take it back. To help primary voters differentiate, we asked the candidates where they stand on the agency’s major issues.

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New red-leaning congressional seat in North Texas draws wide-open GOP primary field

The once solidly blue 32nd District is considered the safest bet for Republicans out of the five Democratic seats targeted by the GOP’s new congressional gerrymander.

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In North Texas, game of musical chairs culminates in primary between Democrats Colin Allred and Julie Johnson

The primary between predecessor and successor arose from a combination of redistricting and the entry of Rep. Jasmine Crockett into the U.S. Senate race, which prompted Allred to drop out.

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Democratic Rep. Marc Veasey files for Tarrant County judge, forgoing eighth term in Congress

The Fort Worth congressman’s district was upended under the new GOP-friendly map approved this summer. He was expected to run for the district being vacated by Rep. Jasmine Crockett.

The Texas Tribune

Rep. Jasmine Crockett enters Democratic primary for U.S. Senate

Crockett, a second-term congresswoman, has skyrocketed to fame through viral spats with Republicans, becoming one of her party’s most prolific fundraisers.

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Democrat Colin Allred drops out of Senate race, announces run for 33rd Congressional District

The former Dallas congressman said he wanted to help his party avoid a runoff. In his campaign to return to the House, he will face U.S. Rep. Julie Johnson, his successor in Congress.

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Supreme Court’s map ruling sends Texas Democrats toward potential primaries, retirement or higher office bids

Houston Democrats are barreling toward a primary while North Texas Democrats await Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Senate decision.

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Court order striking down Texas redistricting map upends plans for candidates across the state

Republicans who were planning to run for newly gerrymandered districts may have to reassess, while Democrats who were drawn out of their seats could suddenly have a path back to Congress.

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Speaker Johnson awkwardly corrects cabinet member who says ‘we’ shoulder blame for SNAP food benefits going unpaid

More than 40 million Americans who rely on SNAP, also known as food stamps, are at risk of losing benefits over the weekend

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How Democrats pressured U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett to step aside for the next generation

Doggett’s shocking decision to retire signals U.S. Rep. Greg Casar’s growing strength among Democrats in Austin politics and in Congress.

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From Fort Worth to McAllen, Texans could lose clout in Washington if GOP changes political lines

The GOP push to redraw the state’s congressional maps isn’t just a partisan move but one that deeply affects how Texans are represented in Congress.

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The Texas redistricting fight spurring a legislative standoff: What you need to know

Texas Republicans are trying to redraw congressional districts to pick up five additional U.S. House seats. Democrats face financial and political risk in their bid to block the GOP plan.

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Why the proposed Texas congressional map may not be a lock to net five new GOP seats

The new proposed lines would also prevent few, if any, opportunities for Democrats hoping that an aggressive gerrymander could backfire on Republicans.

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Draft Texas congressional map pits Democratic incumbents against each other, spelling possible primary clashes

Multiple Democratic members have been packed into blue districts in Austin, Dallas and Houston to make way for newly crafted Republican districts in those areas.

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Texas House Republicans unveil new congressional map that looks to pick up five GOP seats

The first draft of the lower chamber’s new redistricting map targets Democratic members of Congress in the Austin, Dallas and Houston metro areas and in South Texas.

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Trump Mocked for Standing on Tiny Square of Turf During Tree Planting: 'Hate to Get His Clown Shoes Dirty'

The president was mocked for refusing to get his shoes dirty during a tree planting ceremony at the White House on Tuesday.

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PLTR Is Falling on Defense Budget Woes But These 4 Politicians Just Bought Palantir Stock

These lawmakers suggest that there is reason to be confident in Palantir even as investors panic

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Democrats Strive For Balance In Working With Trump

Democrats navigate a complex political landscape post-2024 elections, balancing opposition to Trump with bipartisan cooperation for national issues.

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Meet the new Texans in Congress

Five Texans were newly elected to Congress this year, four of whom are set to serve in January.

The Independent UK

Julie Johnson makes history as first openly LGBT+ Congress member elected from the South

Democrat Julie Johnson was elected to represent Texas’s 32nd District in US Congress

Latin Times

Democratic Texas Lawmaker to Become First Openly LGBTQ Member of Congress to Represent Southern State

Julie Johnson was elected to represent Texas' 32nd congressional district on Tuesday, making her the first openly LGBTQ+ representative of a southern state, as well as the first openly LGBTQ+ person to represent the Lone Star State in Congress.

The Texas Tribune

Election Day updates: South Texas continues dramatic shift toward Donald Trump, GOP

Texas might not be a swing state, but many of its races will have major consequences to the national political landscape and on the lives of everyday Texans.

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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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Democrats’ LGBTQ delegates cheer barrier-breaking candidates - Roll Call

Candidates at a convention caucus could be the first openly gay member from a southern state and the first trans member.

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