The Associated Press projects that Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan will survive a Republican primary runoff election challenge by David Covey, who was backed by former President Trump and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
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Fifth-generation Texan advances past GOP primary runoff to take on progressive homeless activist
Goldman secured the GOP nomination in a primary runoff Tuesday in a race to decide the Republican pick to replace outgoing Rep. Kay Granger.
Process server felt ‘legitimately threatened’ trying to serve Kristi Noem lawsuit over Texas dental practice endorsement
“Ms. Noem has recently been in the news for shooting and killing her dog. The process server felt legitimately threatened,” a court filing made by Read More
Retired Navy officer Furman advances past GOP primary runoff to take on federally indicted Texas Democrat
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar learned who he will face in November’s general election as he deals with a federal indictment as part of an alleged bribery scandal.
Biden White House rejects ICC sanctions proposed by lawmakers after Israel warrant requests
President Biden’s White House revealed it is opposed to sanctions against the ICC following its warrant requests against Israeli officials.
‘Too late’: Trump backs challenger to Freedom Caucus chair despite receiving prior endorsement
Former President Trump announced his support for Rep. Bob Good’s primary opponent on Tuesday, despite the Freedom Caucus chairman endorsing him and supporting him in court.
Biden admin scrambles to close loophole that allowed migrant on terror watchlist to go free
The Biden administration is looking to close a loophole in immigration proceedings that helped allow a man on the terrorist watchlist to roam free in Read More
‘Shut down the world’: McCaul warns of global economic catastrophe if China invades Taiwan
TAIPEI, TAIWAN – A Chinese invasion of Taiwan could have catastrophic consequences for the global economy, including in the United States, warned House Foreign Affairs Read More
Texas Republican primary runoffs feature political revenge, Trump as key factors
Two of the most powerful Republicans in Texas are aiming to settle some political scores in Tuesday’s GOP primary runoff elections. And a Republican congressman Read More
EXCLUSIVE: Mexican Cops Cross into Texas While Chasing Suspect
A group of Tamaulipas state police officers chasing a suspect inadvertently crossed into Texas, setting off a brief standoff with U.S. authorities at an international Read More