Lloyd Doggett
Coverage of Lloyd Doggett in the Nexus archive.
- Doggett, Hutchinson reflect on UT Austin Tower shooting 60 years later
The 60th anniversary of the University of Texas at Austin tower shooting, which killed 15 people and injured many others, is marked on August 1, 2026. Congressman Lloyd Doggett and former U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson, who were both on campus during the shooting, reflect on the event.
- The midterms are months away. The scramble to get on Congress’ tax writing committees has already started.
A wave of departures from Congress' tax writing committees has intensified competition to fill critical roles in the next Congress. House Ways and Means and Senate Finance committees will see multiple members leave, creating openings for new representatives. Both parties are vying for positions on these influential panels, which shape major tax legislation.
- Al Green responds to July 4 question with renewed call to impeach Trump
Democratic lawmakers expressed pride in the U.S. despite disagreements with President Donald Trump, with Rep. Al Green advocating impeachment as an option to remove a 'reckless, ruthless, lawless president.' Other Democrats like Rep. Lloyd Doggett emphasized defending democracy against authoritarianism, while Republicans highlighted the Constitution and freedoms as reasons for the country's success.
- Al Green responds to July 4 question with renewed call to impeach Trump
Democratic lawmakers expressed pride in the U.S. despite disagreements with President Trump, with Rep. Al Green calling for impeachment as an option to address concerns about the administration. Other Democrats, including Rep. Lloyd Doggett and Rep. Shri Thanedar, affirmed the nation's strengths in democracy and innovation while criticizing the current leadership. Republicans highlighted constitutional freedoms as key to the country's prosperity.
- US Congress welcomes Taiwan’s parliamentary leader to Washington, affirms support for the island
US House members welcomed Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan president Han Kuo-yu to Washington, affirming bipartisan support for the island amid a Trump administration review of a $14 billion arms sales package. Lawmakers emphasized Taiwan’s importance to peace and commerce, while criticizing delays in the arms package. Han’s visit followed a stop in Arizona, where TSMC is expanding chip production.
- US Congress welcomes Taiwan's parliamentary leader to Washington, affirms support for the island
U.S. House members welcomed Taiwan's Legislative Yuan president Han Kuo-yu to Washington, affirming bipartisan support for Taiwan amid a Trump administration review of a $14 billion arms sales package. Lawmakers emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and commerce, while criticizing delays in the arms sale approval.