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Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump's AG in overnight vote

Aug 8

Kay Granger, first Republican woman from Texas to serve in the House, dies at 83

Aug 3

Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election

The Senate has passed a short-term measure to keep federal agencies funded into early December and avoid a government shutdown during campaign season.

Aug 8

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Sen. Moreno says former son-in-law Max Miller not serve in the House

Aug 3

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Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment in COVID-19 Senate hearing

Jul 30

Senate confirms Jay Clayton as nation's intelligence director

Jul 29

House passes bill that would ban members from buying stock

Jul 23

Justices testify before Congress on increasing security funding

Jul 14

McConnell says fall led to hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence

Jul 13

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US Rep. Troy Nehls is latest Texas Republican to leave an open seat in Congress

Dec 2, 2025

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Texas governor signs new voting maps pushed by Trump to gain five GOP seats in Congress in 2026

Aug 29, 2025

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Texas House Republicans unveil new congressional map that looks to pick up 5 GOP seats

Jul 30, 2025

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Texas redistricting hearings spark backlash as lawmakers proceed without showing maps

Jul 29, 2025

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Gov. Greg Abbott sets Nov. 4 special election to fill U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner's seat

Apr 7, 2025

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Houston congresswoman concerned Congress fulfilling responsibilities

Mar 31, 2025

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Medical examiner reveals preliminary findings in Sen. Lindsey Graham's cause of death: What we know

The medical examiner revealed preliminary findings in Senator Lindsey Graham's cause of death. Senator Graham died Saturday after a "brief and sudden illness." He was 71.

Jul 13

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From staunch critic to fierce ally: Graham's long, strange and consequential friendship with Trump

Lindsey Graham's relationship with Donald Trump was a roller coaster.

Jul 12

Lindsey Graham's death prompts process to fill his Senate seat

A special election will be held in the coming months, according to state law.

Jul 12

Lindsey Graham draws tributes for his support of Ukraine, trans-Atlantic ties and Israel

NATO allies, Ukraine and Israel have paid tribute to U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham as a friend and advocate of trans-Atlantic ties.

Jul 12

Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after a 'brief and sudden illness,' his office says

Lindsey Graham, a longtime Republican senator from South Carolina, died on Saturday after a "brief and unexpected illness," his office said. He was 71.

Jul 12