President Donald Trump

GOP launches radio attack against House speaker

By The Texas Tribune The Republican Party of Texas launched a striking attack on one of its own this week, State House Speaker Dade Phelan, sparking a backlash from some Republicans in the chamber.

Convicted congressman granted clemency

Dec. 22, the White House released word that President Donald Trump utilized one of his last days in office to grant full pardons to 15 individuals and commute part or all of the sentences of an additional five individuals, including former Southeast Texas Congressman Steven Stockman.