Campaigns Report

“Judge orders Trump administration to stop immediate deportations of unaccompanied immigrant minors” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. A federal district judge ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration can’t continue its practice […]

“FBI is investigating Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, AP report says” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Need to stay updated on coronavirus news in Texas? Our evening roundup will help you […]

President Donald Trump’s recent firing of Defense Secretary Mark Esper and subsequent resignations from the department of four more top civilian officials – either in protest or under pressure – are raising alarms in Washington. All were replaced by people with questionable qualifications. One defense official described the situation to CNN as “scary” and “very […]

“Analysis: Impeachment is a political option in Washington. In Texas, not so much.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. In a political environment like Washington, D.C., the kinds of legal perils encircling […]

“UT-Austin President Jay Hartzell poised to make $1.25 million annually” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the […]

“Allen West takes sharp-elbowed approach as Texas GOP chair, raising intraparty tension ahead of legislative session” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. In his first few months as Texas GOP chairman, Allen […]

With no clear winner yet in the presidential election, there’s an opportunity for partisan activists, conspiracy theorists and others to exploit public uncertainty and anxiety to attempt to delegitimize the election results. A growing number of narratives alleging electoral wrongdoing have been spreading on social media, shared through millions of tweets, Facebook posts and TikTok […]

American author F. Scott Fitzgerald once wrote that “there are no second acts in American lives.” Yet it’s already assumed Donald Trump will go on to a next act in one form or another. Will he start his own media company? Serve as a GOP kingmaker? There are even rumblings that he will decide to […]

Women will gain at least 14 seats in the 117th Congress, setting a new record for female representation. In 2018, the nation elected 127 women – and 48 women of color – to the House and Senate. Next Jan. 3, at least 141 women, including 51 women of color will be sworn in. Eight races […]

Election Day in New Mexico resulted in a slight expansion of the state’s Senate, and a very slightly reduced, but still large, House Democratic majority. But while New Mexico voters cast their votes on Tuesday, voters in neighboring Arizona voted overwhelmingly to legalize recreational-use cannabis, something the New Mexico Legislature has not been able to […]