Will Hurd
Rep. Will Hurd: Syrian Mission Will Be Accomplished When Assad Is Out
Rep. Will Hurd praised the U.S.-led strike on Syria Saturday — but said President Donald Trump can only declare "mission accomplished" when President …
Middle EastDems, GOP using immigration in House races, but differently
WASHINGTON (AP) - Both Democrats and Republicans think the stalemate between President Donald Trump and Congress over immigration can help them in …
ImmigrationPolitics Reporter
The Rivard Report is seeking a full-time reporter to cover politics in San Antonio, including (but not limited to) Bexar County, and the Texas State …
Mark TwainDCCC Adds Two Black Candidates to Red to Blue
Majority of 33 candidates in program now women<p>The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is releasing its fourth round of Red to Blue candidates …
Paul RyanSaudi Crown Prince Mohammed Tackles Regional Affairs with US Defense Secretary at Pentagon
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, held talks on Thursday with US Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis …
Middle EastDaily Kos Elections Live Digest: 3/22
<b>DCCC</b>: On Thursday, the DCCC added another nine candidates to its Red to Blue program. Red to Blue is meant to highlight the candidates the committee …
Republicans1 month after attacking Laura Moser, DCCC spars with another Texas Democrat
WASHINGTON – The House Democratic campaign arm may well be at war with another Texas Democrat.<p>Lillian Salerno, a Democratic House candidate in the …
GovernmentMarching with intent: How civics classes create teen leaders
Collapse<p>Boston<p>When the fire alarm went off at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14, Rebecca Schneid’s teacher hid her in the newspaper …
EducationTypos, spelling mistakes are commonplace in Trump's White House
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump boasted during the campaign that he has the "best words." If the past 14 months in the White House are an …
Donald TrumpSaudi crown prince meets Republican, Democratic congressmen in Washington
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Republican and Democratic members of the House of Representatives in the Washington DC leg of his …
Saudi ArabiaThe Blast
Giffords group endorses 3 Texas candidates, including 2 in runoffs<p><b>First in The Blast:</b> The political organization helmed by former U.S. Rep. <b>Gabrielle</b> …
GunsOvernight Cybersecurity: Trump-linked data firm Cambridge Analytica attracts scrutiny | House passes cyber response team bill | What to know about Russian cyberattacks on energy grid
<i>Welcome to OVERNIGHT CYBERSECURITY, your daily rundown of the biggest news in the world of hacking and data privacy. We're here to connect the dots</i> …
Mark ZuckerbergVulnerable House Republicans craft an immigration plan
Republicans represent 23 congressional districts that Democrat Hillary Clinton won in 2016. Thirteen of those Republicans are banding together to …
ImmigrationHouse Republicans Are Realizing Premature End to Russia Probe Made Them Look Ridiculous: Report
House Republicans appear to be realizing that they undermined their credibility when they reported their conclusions about the Russia investigation …
Donald TrumpRepublicans on defensive over Russia report finding
Republicans are on the defensive about their own announcement concluding the House Intelligence Committee’s investigation into Russia's election …
Donald TrumpAll the thought leaders are mad at Trump
Sure, the SXSW conference, with its opulent spreads, nonstop networking, and startup lingo, can feel like an episode of <i>Silicon Valley</i>. But in 2018, …
El PasoLawmakers press for $237 million to fully fund cybersecurity program
Three lawmakers are pressing House appropriators to fully fund a key cybersecurity program at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in funding …
Trump AdministrationThe blue wave is rippling through some Texas counties
Not every political consultant will flash their list of government seats they believe are up for grabs this year. But some will, and here’s the …
GovernmentMex-tech showcase at SXSW turns attention to country's rising startup scene
AUSTIN — One company uses drones to root out a fungus affecting a banana crop and alerts farmers about what their fields need.<p>Another one built an …
MexicoWashington Breaks Out the “Just Following Orders” Nazi Defense for CIA Director-Designate Gina Haspel
During the Nuremberg Trials after World War II, several Nazis, including top German generals Alfred Jodl and Wilhelm Keitel, claimed they were not …
Liberal View16 Thoughts Without Even Knowing Who Won in Pennsylvania
Inside Elections’ Nathan Gonzales gives decisive takeaways from an undecided contest<p>The special election race for Pennsylvania’s 18th District is too …
PoliticsThe Democrats need to flip 24 seats to win back the House -- here's how they can get there
Democrat Conor Lamb’s apparent upset win in Pennsylvania’s 18th congressional district is sending shockwaves through the Republican Party, as the …
Liberal ViewCourt action takes pressure off Democrats to deal with GOP on immigration
Democrats no longer have an incentive to give Republicans concessions in the ongoing immigration debate on Capitol Hill.<p>Money for Donald Trump’s …
ImmigrationTrump couldn't save Pennsylvania House seat, but omens are mixed for Texas races
WASHINGTON — With visions of a fall tidal wave spinning in their heads, Democrats spent Wednesday celebrating a win in a Pittsburgh-area …
John CulbersonRep. Hurd: Border Security, DACA Can Come at the Same Time
Technology improvements are needed at the nation's border to help keep the United States safe, Rep. Will Hurd said Thursday, and those can come at …
ImmigrationOvernight Cybersecurity: Former Equifax exec charged with insider trading | Dems blast GOP over House Russia probe | Lawmakers weigh security of energy infrastructure
<i>Welcome to OVERNIGHT CYBERSECURITY, your daily rundown of the biggest news in the world of hacking and data privacy. We're here to connect the dots</i> …
Donald TrumpTrump's wall is performance art, not border security
Donald Trump loves the ceremonial parts of his job, and his trip to California to inspect prototypes for a border wall was pure theater. He got to project toughness, point to something tangible, make big promises and take credit — without actually accomplishing anything. He’s not a president; he’s …
ImmigrationHouse Intelligence Committee Finds 'No Evidence' of Collusion Between Trump Team and Russia
On Monday, House Intelligence Committee Republicans said that while they thought Russia tried to interfere with the 2016 election, they found no …
Donald TrumpTexas Dems worry bigger riffs ahead with national party
As Democrats gear up to flip five Republican-held Texas congressional seats this year, Texas Democrats are imploring their party to send national …
GovernmentPlaybook Exchange at SXSW
Join POLITICO Playbook Co-Authors Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman for a special Playbook Exchange event at SXSW in Austin, Texas. Programming will feature candid conversations with Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.), Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas) and Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Ala.) about policy, politics, and how …
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