The Latest Breaking News from Henry Cuellar

The congressman said he joined other Democrats in opposition to the use of the floating barriers and razor wire at Texas’ border because of the lack of permits.

One Senator quoted by The Hill labeled the administration's border policy failures as "political malpractice"

Cuellar maintained high levels of support amid ongoing legal challenges.

The longtime Laredo congressman fended off Republican challenger Jay Furman despite a federal indictment accusing the incumbent of bribery and money laundering.

With two longtime appropriators facing tough reelection contests, upcoming elections could rejigger the influential spending panel’s roster.

Republicans declared the Laredo Democrat a target this year after his indictment, but haven’t spent serious money to unseat him.

The same candidates will be running in Texas’ 15th and 34th Congressional Districts, though the presidential and Senate races could mix things up.

Texan voters will have significant influence in November, both within and outside the state. They will be electing a U.S. senator, 38 U.S. House members, 150 state House members, as well as various judges and local elected officials. Additionally, they will have influence over important questions.

'They use the drones to keep an eye on where agents are patrolling, and also areas of advantage for them,' said one CBP agent.