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Long lines linger at Houston’s biggest airport as TSA agents miss work during partial government shutdown

Wait times at George Bush Intercontinental Airport are expected to worsen over the weekend as agents miss a second paycheck and increasingly call in sick.

The Texas Tribune

Multiple U.S. House members face setbacks in Texas primaries

U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Houston, was defeated and four other incumbents — Democrats and Republicans — found themselves in close races or runoffs as votes were still being counted early Wednesday.

The Texas Tribune

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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Chaos erupts on House floor as Democrat moves to condemn fellow party member

Gluesenkamp Perez was told by fellow Democrats, "You don't need to do this right now."

Axios

This newly drawn Houston district could unearth tensions between Democrats of color

A primary challenge to Rep. Sylvia Garcia underscores Latino Democrats’ fears of being unrepresented in Harris County.

The Texas Tribune

Members of Congress condemn Kristi Noem over fate of migrant ‘Dreamers’

Letter signed by 78 demands to know how many people protected under Daca have been arrested or deported

The Guardian - US

Texas GOP may be banking on low Hispanic turnout in new map

Republicans note that some of the districts they intend to flip were redrawn to become majority-Hispanic. Democrats say the GOP made sure to add Hispanic Texans who are unlikely to vote.

The Texas Tribune

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Minorities Stand To Lose In Trump's Texas Vote Map Redo

President Donald Trump's drive to retain control of the US Congress by rewriting the Texas electoral map is playing out in part in a largely Latino, low-income patch of Houston that smells of chemical plants and oil refineries.

International Business Times

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.

The Texas Tribune

Texas House redistricting committee’s Houston hearing draws criticism over absence of maps

Democratic members slammed the process, questioning why hearings were happening before maps were available for review. Chair Cody Vasut said follow-up public hearings will be scheduled once maps are filed.

The Texas Tribune

Republicans, Dems Hold Separate Crypto Roundtables As Tensions Simmer Over Trump Projects

Republicans and Democrats on Sunday held separate crypto roundtables after Rep. Maxine Waters walked out of a crypto hearing seeking to discuss crypto legislation as she alleged that GOP members of the House Financial Services Committee refused to discuss President Trump's crypto ventures.

International Business Times

Outside groups call on Congress to buck the trend and invest in itself - Roll Call

Congress should get “strategic” about funding its Article 1 duties, some advocates tell lawmakers, even as cuts are in vogue.

Roll Call

Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill To Grant Pathway To Citizenship for Dreamers: 'They're American in Every Way but on Paper'

"For decades, they have contributed to and shaped the fabric of America," said Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-TX). "Yet, they are currently denied their place in the American story"

Latin Times

‘Till They Have to Roll Me Off the Floor’

“When you poll this country, America loves Dreamers. … I’ll keep working to get this done till they have to roll me off the floor.”

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What’s at stake in Texas runoff elections on Tuesday - Roll Call

A Republican who backed a gun control measure faces a Second Amendment 'absolutist' while the GOP picks a challenger to an indicted Democrat.

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Congresswoman Garcia slams Republicans, calls for real solutions at border

In this lively interview, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia of Texas discusses immigration, compromise, and the impact of new laws on racial profiling at the sou...

Latin Times

VP Harris Visits Houston In Effort to Shore Up Support From Latino Voters

Kamala Harris spoke with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus on issues such as abortion, gun rights and small businesses

The Texas Tribune

Kamala Harris touts White House record at Latino event ahead of 2024

The vice president’s Houston visit comes as the Biden campaign works to shore up Latino support ahead of a potential rematch against former President Donald Trump next year.

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Kamala Harris to Discuss Economic Opportunities and Empowerment for Hispanics in Houston

The VP will also host a fundraiser for Joe Biden's reelection campaign during the trip to Houston, according to an invitation

The Texas Tribune

Kamala Harris to visit Houston for Hispanic outreach event

The Monday event will be a “community conversation” hosted by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.

The Texas Tribune

In crowded field, Houston mayor's race centers on prominent Democrats Sheila Jackson Lee and John Whitmire

Jackson Lee has sought to rally her party’s base, vowing to stand up to “MAGA Republicans.” Whitmire has relied on a more bipartisan coalition while also defending his Democratic credentials.

The Texas Tribune

Texas congressional Democrats say impeaching Biden is “not comparable” to Trump impeachments

Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced his plans Tuesday to launch an impeachment inquiry, saying it was the “logical next step” after months of probing by House Republicans into the Biden family. The investigations have so far yet to turn up evidence that the president violated the law.

Al Jazeera

Operation Lone Star: All you need to know about latest US border flashpoint

Critics say Texas policies at US-Mexico border, such as new floating barriers on Rio Grande, put asylum seekers at risk.

The Texas Tribune

U.S. Rep. Greg Casar stages “thirst strike” to advocate for federally mandated water breaks in extreme heat

There are no federal or state requirements that people who work outside receive paid water breaks. Casar, an Austin Democrat, wants to change that.

The Texas Tribune

Staff for U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia take first step toward forming a union

Employees for the Houston Democrat become the first congressional office from Texas trying to unionize under rules adopted last year.

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