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Ted Cruz hit with backlash over latest Texas shooting

Mr Cruz is one of the most ardent opponents of gun control in the Senate.

The Independent UK

TribCast: Can Texas’ political leaders stop their bickering for the legislative homestretch?

In this week’s episode, we discuss the final three weeks of the Legislature and Colin Allred’s bid for U.S. Senate.

The Texas Tribune

DSCC Vice Chair Tina Smith has high hopes, even for the race in Texas - Roll Call

Sen. Tina Smith, vice chair of Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, is optimistic about her party's chances, despite the predictions.

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A year and a half out, these are 2024’s most vulnerable senators - Roll Call

Democrats dominate the Roll Call's first list of vulnerable Senate incumbents whose terms are up in November 2024.

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Colin Allred challenging Ted Cruz in '24

Allred, elected in 2018, is a rising Democratic star. Cruz unsuccessfully sought GOP's 2016 presidential nomination

Salon

Ex-NFL player Colin Allred launches challenge to Ted Cruz for Senate seat

Allred, a rare Democratic congressman in Texas, says he has ‘taken down a lot tougher guys’ than Republican senator

The Guardian - US

Colin Allred, former NFL player, announces Democratic challenge to Ted Cruz in Texas

The Democratic congressman faces an uphill battle in a presidential year

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Dallas Democrat Colin Allred announces 2024 challenge to Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz

Allred was first elected to Congress in 2018 and quickly became a rising Democratic star. Cruz is Texas’ junior senator and unsuccessfully sought the GOP presidential nomination in 2016.

The Texas Tribune

Bill aims to end forced arbitration for racial discrimination claims - Roll Call

Two Democratic lawmakers outlined legislation Tuesday that would end forced arbitration for racial discrimination claims for workers.

Roll Call

U.S. Rep. Colin Allred preparing to challenge Ted Cruz in 2024, sources say

The former NFL player and civil rights lawyer has been a rising Democratic star in Congress.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Rep. Colin Allred prepares challenge to Sen. Ted Cruz - Roll Call

Democratic Rep. Colin Allred, a former NFL player, is preparing to seek the nomination to challenge GOP Sen. Ted Cruz in Texas next year.

Roll Call

Texas Democrats rally around Joe Biden as he announces reelection bid

Texas Democrats are hopeful Biden can run a competitive race in the historically red state — especially if the GOP nominee is Donald Trump again.

The Texas Tribune

Sen. Ted Cruz collects $1.5 million in first quarter to fuel his third Senate campaign

The Texas Republican has not yet drawn a serious challenger to his reelection bid.

The Texas Tribune

Why Ted Cruz’s next reelection path looks smoother with Beto O’Rourke behind him

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz will be up for reelection next year, now a seasoned senator and established conservative leader. But Democrats are still holding out hope they can repeat the sensation of Beto-mania.

The Texas Tribune

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At the Races: Crime vote & punishment - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Tribune News Service

Political dominoes could fall if Democrat Colin Allred takes on GOP’s Ted Cruz for Texas Senate

DALLAS — The revelation that U.S. Rep. Colin Allred is considering challenging Republican incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz is creating a political domino effect.

Roll Call

At the Races: Train wreck — it’s not just a metaphor - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Tribune News Service

Republicans move beyond repeal-and-replace to other health care priorities

WASHINGTON — The Republican health care agenda was dominated for years by the all-consuming goal of repealing former President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act but that singular focus seems to have faded.

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Texas Democrats After Beto

Joaquin Castro? Colin Allred? Lina Hidalgo? Clay Jenkins? Can anyone gain a political foothold in the GOP-controlled Lone Star State?

The Texas Tribune

Dallas, El Paso veterans’ facilities will get $442 million in upgrades

The funds will help expand the Dallas facility into a long-term spinal cord injury treatment center and pay for a new health care facility in El Paso.

Tribune News Service

US Rep. Pete Sessions pressured Texas secretary of state to investigate Dallas elections

AUSTIN, Texas — Former Dallas Congressman Pete Sessions pressured the Texas secretary of state and attorney general’s offices to investigate Dallas County over the 2020 election, according to documents obtained by The Dallas Morning News.

Tribune News Service

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 Wednesday. The act was a personal victory for the president, and for a Texas couple who began the fight for the bill 13 years ago.

The Texas Tribune

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.

Tribune News Service

Griner reaction: WNBA players ‘having a hard time’ with verdict

MINNEAPOLIS — Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said Thursday that her team's players and coaching staff "have been glued to seeing Brittney [Griner] in the trial" that ended with the Phoenix Mercury star being found guilty of drug possession and sentenced to nine years in prison by a Russian judge.

Sports Illustrated

Congressman Allred Optimistic on Brittney Griner Swap

The Texas congressman spoke about Griner’s ongoing imprisonment with TMZ earlier this week.

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