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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.

Top News · Jan 17, 2024

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.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 29, 2023

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.

Roll Call · Sep 29, 2023

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.

Roll Call · Mar 1, 2023

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 · Jan 24, 2023

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 · Jan 7, 2023

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 · Nov 22, 2022

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 · Nov 15, 2022

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.

Tribune News Service · Nov 14, 2022

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.

Roll Call · Nov 14, 2022