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Another exodus in Congress means Texas will need to start rebuilding its clout in 2027

At least 10 Texas incumbents will not be returning to Congress next term, a high-water mark for turnover in the delegation.

The Texas Tribune

Can America Get Out of the Gerontocracy Trap?

If voters so overwhelmingly prefer younger candidates, why are they underrepresented in politics?

Reason

Former Rep. Nita Lowey, first woman to lead House Appropriations, dies - Roll Call

Nita M. Lowey, a veteran legislator from New York who served 16 terms until her retirement after the 116th Congress, died on Saturday.

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The US’s plutocrats and politicians want more, more, more. Matt LeBlanc shows us a better way

‘Joey from Friends’ has gone viral for his lack of drive. This is what the world needs – someone who’s happy with nothing rather than everything, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

Lawmaker's health revives age-old debate

Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas., has been residing in an assisted living facility for the past several months

Salon

Kay Granger, Like Joe Biden, Is a Symptom of America's Gerontocracy

The 81-year-old congresswoman has not voted since July, at which point she apparently moved into an eldercare facility.

Reason

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Rep. Kay Granger's Decline Raises Concerns Over Health

Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, faces health challenges in retirement facility, showing signs of dementia. Absent from Capitol, she will retire at the end of th...

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Retiring U.S. Rep. Kay Granger discloses “health challenges” after congressional absences

The Fort Worth Republican’s last vote in Congress was in July. She did not seek reelection this year.

The Texas Tribune

Republican congresswoman living in care facility after she was found wandering ‘confused’

Kay Granger, the current congresswoman representing Tarrant County in Texas, now lives full-time at an assisted living facility

The Independent UK

‘Confused’ congresswoman tracked to nursing home shines spotlight on troubling aging issues facing lawmakers

Washington showed its gray hair in 2024. More reckonings are likely on the horizon

The Independent UK

Texas Congresswoman Found Living in Dementia Care Home After 6-Month Absence: Report

Texas Congresswoman Kay Granger has been living in a memory care facility for six months, leaving her district unrepresented.

Latin Times

Absent US congresswoman has been dealing with ‘dementia issues’, family says

Republican Kay Granger of Texas living at senior living facility, which she had not disclosed to public

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Meet the new Texans in Congress

Five Texans were newly elected to Congress this year, four of whom are set to serve in January.

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Election Day updates: South Texas continues dramatic shift toward Donald Trump, GOP

Texas might not be a swing state, but many of its races will have major consequences to the national political landscape and on the lives of everyday Texans.

The Texas Tribune

Exit interview: Michael Burgess on leaving Congress, how the Texas delegation has changed and the path forward for health care

The North Texas Republican and former OB-GYN is leaving office after 22 years having made his mark on health insurance and energy policy.

Salon

Why are we spending $2T on more nukes?

Pentagon's plan will rain money on big weapons contractors — and threaten Armageddon for the rest of us

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Earmarks in House spending bills increase over last year's versions - Roll Call

There’s a new champion House earmarker, and it’s Kentucky Republican James R. Comer, the powerful Oversight and Accountability panel chair.

The Texas Tribune

Craig Goldman wins GOP runoff in outgoing U.S. Rep. Kay Granger’s district

The high-stakes race pitted an established Republican lawmaker against a right-wing candidate who had Attorney General Ken Paxton’s backing.

Roll Call

What’s at stake in Texas runoff elections on Tuesday - Roll Call

A Republican who backed a gun control measure faces a Second Amendment 'absolutist' while the GOP picks a challenger to an indicted Democrat.

The Texas Tribune

Republican North Texas congressional candidates debate Ken Paxton’s impeachment, Ukraine relief funding

State Rep. Craig Goldman and construction company owner John O’Shea are in a runoff for the GOP nomination to replace U.S. Rep. Kay Granger

Roll Call

Cole eyes axing HUD earmarks for nonprofit organizations - Roll Call

Rep. Tom Cole is considering blocking nonprofits from receiving House earmarks under HUD's Economic Development Initiative grant program.

Roll Call

New House Appropriations cardinals slate starts to take shape - Roll Call

House Republican appropriators need to choose a new Homeland Security subcommittee chair, which could occur Friday.

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Cole secures Appropriations gavel ahead of fraught budget cycle - Roll Call

Rep. Tom Cole secured the House Republican Conference's backing Wednesday morning to become the next Appropriations Committee chairman.

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