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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.

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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.

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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...

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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

Latin Times

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

Latin Times

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Texas Democrat leads renewed push in Congress to grant citizenship to DACA recipients

With support from several Republicans, U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia hopes migrants brought illegally to the country as children can get out of “limbo.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Truck-makers Rivian, Lion urge Pritzker to speed phaseout of gas and diesel-fuel engines

Sixteen businesses wrote the governor, an electric vehicles cheerleader, urging him to be more aggressive about eliminating fossil fuels.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois hasn’t delivered jobs, job-training promised under clean energy law

Fifteen months after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, the state hasn’t begun its promised workforce development programs aimed at helping minority contractors and workers.

The Texas Tribune

Visiting Texas border, Kevin McCarthy calls on DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to resign

The Republican leader in the U.S. House vowed to consider impeachment if the secretary, who oversees border protection, doesn’t step down.

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Monica De La Cruz becomes first Republican to win in 15th Congressional District in South Texas

De La Cruz defeated Democrat Michelle Vallejo, a political newcomer who ran on a platform of progressive social policy and close family ties to the region.

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A Texas congresswoman wants to make cancer care easier for the growing number of female veterans

U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia, who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, hopes the pilot program will help female veterans get better access to cancer care.

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Texas Democrats in Congress balance climate concerns and fossil fuel constituencies as they consider landmark bill

The handful of Texas Democrats who have a penchant for defending the state’s oil and gas industry includes members of the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee and representatives from some of the top oil producing, refining and transporting regions of the state.

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