Highlights and top interviews from 2024 Texas Tribune Fest

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The Texas Tribune Festival concluded recently after three days of engaging discussions with prominent figures in politics, media, and literature. Here are some key moments from the event.

Liz Cheney reveals her father’s vote

Former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney shocked many by disclosing that her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, will be voting for Kamala Harris in the upcoming election. This decision was based on the belief that Donald Trump poses a serious threat to democracy.

Additionally, Liz Cheney endorsed Democratic nominee Colin Allred in his Senate race against Ted Cruz.

For more details, you can watch the full interview here.

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales predicts the GOP will lose the House

In a surprising statement, Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales expressed concerns about the GOP losing the majority in the House due to internal issues such as inadequate funding and messaging.

To read more about this prediction, click here.

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas criticizes Texas’ immigration policies

Secretary Mayorkas condemned Texas for its immigration policies, claiming they contradict national interests.

To learn more about his remarks, read here and watch the full interview here.

Challengers to House Speaker Dade Phelan unite

Reps. Tom Oliverson and Shelby Slawson have jointly contested Speaker Phelan’s position, advocating for significant reforms in the House.

For further insights, check out the details here.

Glenn Youngkin emphasizes inflation in the 2024 presidential election

Governor Youngkin highlighted inflation as a crucial issue in the upcoming election, suggesting it could sway voters towards former President Trump.

To read more and watch the full interview, click here.

Colin Allred addresses concerns about campaign strategy

Colin Allred defended his campaign strategy, explaining the challenges of reaching diverse audiences across the vast state of Texas.

To watch the full interview, visit here and read more here.

Gretchen Whitmer condemns political violence

Michigan Governor Whitmer denounced political violence and called for accountability from both parties in addressing such actions.

To watch the full interview and read further details, visit here.

Nancy Pelosi discusses the stakes in the presidential election

Speaker Pelosi expressed concerns about the upcoming presidential election and questioned the participation of certain candidates.

For the complete interview, click here.

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