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Most Texans at least partly blame Trump for Jan. 6 attack on Capitol

WASHINGTON — Most Texans remained unswayed in their beliefs about former President Donald Trump and the attack on the Capitol…

Tribune News Service

"87,000 IRS agents," guns and the GOP

The latest GOP lie isn't just a distraction — it's feeding the violent fantasies of the insurrectionist right

Salon

Ted Cruz under fire for crude joke saying Elizabeth Warren ‘could’ have a penis

The Texas senator was joined by Republican heavyweights at the annual Nevada event, where the group united around a message…

The Independent UK

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Political Prisoner review: Paul Manafort stays loyal to Trump – but still spills a few beans

Aide jailed in Russia investigation and pardoned has written a memoir that is mostly – if not completely – forgettable

The Guardian - US

A new MAGA: Mothers Against Greg Abbott mobilizes against the incumbent governor seeking a third term

Mothers Against Greg Abbott has grown into a potent political force in the governor’s race, with a membership of over…

The Texas Tribune

Biden signs PACT Act, boosting benefits for millions of veterans exposed to burn pits

WASHINGTON — In a packed room of veterans, lawmakers and advocates, President Joe Biden signed the PACT Act into law…

Tribune News Service

FBI search of Trump home was likely vetted carefully, despite Texas Republicans’ claims of a witch hunt

Federal authorities would have needed to meet an extraordinarily high threshold for probable cause to sign off on such a…

The Texas Tribune

Ted Cruz softens on same-sex marriage, says ‘reasonable people can disagree’

WASHINGTON — Like many conservatives, Sen. Ted Cruz has gone out of his way since the Supreme Court struck down…

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Commentary: Russian opposition leader exhibits bravery while Cruz and Hawley offer profiles in cowardice

The most courageous man in the world is locked up in a Moscow prison — his life in the balance.

Chicago Tribune

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Welcome to the strangest Senate race in America

Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) is facing his first real reelection challenge from an ex-Republican endorsed by Democrats who, if elected,…

Politico

Republican FTC Commissioner Noah Phillips to step down

The move opens the door to fresh political jockeying over the aggressive regulator.

Politico

At CPAC, conservative Texans show Donald Trump loyalty and support for another presidential run

A straw poll conducted at the conference found that Trump is still the overwhelming favorite among attendees. Sen. Ted Cruz,…

The Texas Tribune

CPAC Dallas is still Trump-centric, but Ron DeSantis is on Texans’ minds

DALLAS — The Conservative Political Action Conference is still very much a Donald Trump-dominated event, but ears perked up anytime…

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Trump's grip on GOP activist class on display at Texas conclave

The former president headlined CPAC Texas over the weekend, with few other GOP 2024 competitors in sight.

Politico

Ted Cruz to "wait and see" if Trump runs before making 2024 decision

Recent polling shows Republican voters are willing to look at conservative candidates other than Trump in 2024.

Axios

At CPAC, Ted Cruz says China shooting down Pelosi’s plane would be ‘an act of war’

DALLAS — Sen. Ted Cruz told a conservative gathering in Dallas on Friday that President Joe Biden should have reacted…

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Texas Republicans rally their base at CPAC, but draw criticism over Hungarian prime minister’s appearance

Viktor Orbán appeared at the convention in Dallas after saying last week that Europeans “do not want to become peoples…

The Texas Tribune

At CPAC, Ted Cruz calls China’s threats against Pelosi an ‘act of war’

DALLAS — Sen. Ted Cruz characterized threats from the Chinese to shoot down a plane carrying House Speaker Nancy Pelosi…

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‘There’s Never Been Anybody Like Him in the United States Senate’

Raphael Warnock won his seat running as an activist preacher. To keep it he’ll have to persuade voters he’s the…

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Manafort claims Trump apologized for insulting Cruz’s wife and dad before 2016 snub

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign chair has contradicted Sen. Ted Cruz’s claims that Trump never apologized for calling his…

Tribune News Service

2024 GOPers back federal worker purge

GOP plan could allow the next president to purge up to 50,000 civil servants and install die-hard supporters

Salon

With rural Texas watching, Greg Abbott and Beto O’Rourke dig in on school vouchers fight

O’Rourke is hammering Abbott over vouchers on the campaign trail in rural Texas, where Democrats know they need to do…

The Texas Tribune

Scoop: 2024 GOP hopefuls back Trump's plan to purge civil servants

Even if Trump isn't reelected, it’s likely the next GOP president will try to implement Schedule F.

Axios

With 2024 approaching, Hawley takes a Trumpian turn to clip NATO

The Missouri Republican was the only senator to vote against admitting Sweden and Finland to the military alliance.

Politico

After fierce criticism for delaying landmark veterans bill, Ted Cruz votes to pass it

Cruz drew ire last week for fist bumping another senator who also voted against advancing the bill that will help…

The Texas Tribune