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Congressman Wesley Hunt defends free speech, rejects accusations of racism

In this interview, Congressman Wesley Hunt discusses the importance of free speech and challenges the notion that Republicans are racist.

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4 Texas Republicans join ultraconservatives to sink GOP attempt to keep federal government open

The funding bill was a long shot, but far-right U.S. representatives said it didn’t go far enough in promoting their priorities, including border security and defunding investigations into Donald Trump.

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Who are the House Republicans who opposed the stopgap budget bill? - Roll Call

Most of the Republicans who opposed a short-term spending bill Friday won their seats easily in 2022 in Solid Republican districts.

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GOP lawmaker compares Hunter Biden to glitter: ‘You cannot get rid of him. We’re sick of it’

Several social media users found the comparison hilarious

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Meet the House members who voted against the debt limit deal - Roll Call

Much of the debt limit bill opposition came from the far right and left wings of Congress, but there were some surprising “no” votes.

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House committee advances disapproval resolution on gun rule

WASHINGTON — The House Judiciary Committee advanced a joint resolution Thursday that would block a Biden administration rule to strengthen regulations on firearms with stabilizing braces.

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House committee advances disapproval resolution on gun rule - Roll Call

The House Judiciary Committee advanced a resolution that would block a Biden administration rule on firearms with stabilizing braces.

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Capitol Lens | Lone Star solidarity - Roll Call

From left, Texas Republican Reps. Monica De La Cruz, Wesley Hunt, Ronny Jackson, and Dan Crenshaw pose on the House steps on Wednesday.

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Conservative news network Newsmax on the verge of being dropped by DirecTV

Newsmax, the conservative news channel that carries former President Donald Trump’s rallies, is in a standoff with DirecTV that could lead to the pay TV provider dropping the outlet.

Los Angeles Times

Texans help elect Kevin McCarthy speaker after dramatic late-night votes

Texas Republicans were key players in the intraparty fight over how its leaders would run the U.S. House of Representatives, with right-wing members ultimately securing major wins in the fight.

The Texas Tribune

New Congress will feature few leadership roles for the many Texans in the U.S. House

Texans will chair some powerful committees in the House, but their roles in top leadership elections last week were more often as anti-establishment voices than contenders.

The Texas Tribune

Kevin McCarthy elected House GOP leader over objections from Chip Roy, Michael Cloud and other hard-liners

The California Republican still needs at least 218 votes to become House speaker. That vote will be on Jan. 3.

The Texas Tribune

With some races still uncalled, new members of Congress descend on Washington

WASHINGTON — It was all smiles — some awkward, some not — as the incoming freshman class of the 118th Congress gathered for new member orientation in the Capitol Visitor Center on Monday.

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With some races still uncalled, new members of Congress descend on Washington - Roll Call

Freshman orientation on Capitol Hill is a chance to hug, hope and watch the votes keep rolling in. Several races are still too close to call.

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Midterms’ final stretch marked by fights in unexpected places

WASHINGTON — At the outset of this election cycle, Oregon’s new 6th District was considered such a good opportunity for Democrats to pick up a House seat that outside groups invested $16.7 million to influence their party’s primary.

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Midterms’ final stretch marked by fights in unexpected places - Roll Call

Some Democrats and Republicans face suddenly competitive races, while other candidates are in better shape than expected.

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GOP Main Street group unveils agenda for candidates

The centrist Republican Main Street Partnership agenda focuses on energy, jobs, supply chain issues, public safety and ‘freedom.’

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What’s it take to become ‘energy congressman of the world’? A video series, perhaps

WASHINGTON — Some congressional candidates might try to obscure their devotion to a particular industry. Not Wesley Hunt.

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At the Races: Marriage 47, pill 8 - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

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What's it take to become ’energy congressman of the world’? A video series, perhaps

Wesley Hunt, a Republican seeking an open House seat in Texas, is producing a campaign video series touring energy production sites.

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Trump targets outraise challengers, unlike some other incumbents

New campaign finance disclosures show several House incumbents raising less than potential opponents, but not those targeted by Trump.

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Texas begins 2022 US election season with congressional primaries

Primary contests in Republican-dominated Texas may test whether winning depends on support from former President Trump.

Tribune News Service

Amid ‘Jim Crow 2.0’ rhetoric, some GOP candidates of color thrive

WASHINGTON — Wesley Hunt, who is running for the GOP nomination in Texas’ 38th District, hauled in more than $1 million in the most recent fundraising quarter and holds $1.5 million in the bank.

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Amid ‘Jim Crow 2.0’ rhetoric, some GOP candidates of color thrive - Roll Call

Wesley Hunt, a Black Republican candidate for an open House seat in Texas, raised more than $1 million in the fourth quarter.

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