/tags/henry-cuellar Henry Cuellar en-US Copyright Wed, 29 May 2024 14:10:08 GMT /government/2024-05-29/embattled-congressman-henry-cuellar-to-face-veteran-jay-furman-in-november Furman defeated rancher Lazaro Garza Jr. in a GOP primary runoff that determined who will challenge Cuellar in the general election. Wed, 29 May 2024 14:10:08 GMT /government/2024-05-29/embattled-congressman-henry-cuellar-to-face-veteran-jay-furman-in-november TPR Staff /texas-news/2024-05-14/third-person-pleads-guilty-in-cuellar-bribery-investigation Irada Akhoundova entered a guilty plea to a charge of failing to register as a foreign agent for the country of Azerbaijan. Henry and Imelda Cuellar have pleaded not guilty on all charges. Tue, 14 May 2024 10:40:03 GMT /texas-news/2024-05-14/third-person-pleads-guilty-in-cuellar-bribery-investigation Pablo De La Rosa /politics/2024-05-09/two-political-consultants-plead-guilty-in-henry-cuellar-bribery-case The Laredo Democrat faces federal charges of bribery, money laundering and working on behalf of a foreign government. Thu, 09 May 2024 21:57:59 GMT /politics/2024-05-09/two-political-consultants-plead-guilty-in-henry-cuellar-bribery-case Jasper Scherer | The Texas Tribune /texas-news/2024-05-06/with-indictment-u-s-rep-henry-cuellars-deep-south-texas-ties-will-again-be-tested Cuellar was expected to cruise to reelection. Now he’ll need to rely on support from local and national Democratic leaders to help him overcome scandal. Mon, 06 May 2024 11:32:51 GMT /texas-news/2024-05-06/with-indictment-u-s-rep-henry-cuellars-deep-south-texas-ties-will-again-be-tested Berenice Garcia | The Texas Tribune /2024-05-03/laredo-rep-henry-cuellar-indicted-for-allegedly-accepting-600-000-in-bribes-from-azerbaijan-compan The Democratic congressman is alleged to have accepted bribes to advance the interests of Azerbaijan, according to the Department of Justice. His wife Imelda faced similar indictments. Fri, 03 May 2024 20:02:20 GMT /2024-05-03/laredo-rep-henry-cuellar-indicted-for-allegedly-accepting-600-000-in-bribes-from-azerbaijan-compan Gaige Davila /texas-news/2023-10-03/texas-congressman-henry-cuellar-carjacked-at-gunpoint-a-mile-from-the-u-s-capitol Congressman Henry Cuellar was carjacked at gunpoint Monday evening in Washington D.C. but the Laredo Democrat was unharmed in the incident, according to his chief of staff. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 13:10:15 GMT /texas-news/2023-10-03/texas-congressman-henry-cuellar-carjacked-at-gunpoint-a-mile-from-the-u-s-capitol Joey Palacios /politics/2023-02-26/congressman-henry-cuellar-says-bidens-rule-to-restrict-asylum-is-reasonable Cuellar, a Texas Democrat, spoke with NPR about a Biden administration proposal to limit asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. He says the number of arriving migrants is overwhelming local officials. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:29:15 GMT /politics/2023-02-26/congressman-henry-cuellar-says-bidens-rule-to-restrict-asylum-is-reasonable Michel Martin, Tinbete Ermyas /texas-news/2022-12-13/john-cornyn-and-lawmakers-urge-biden-to-extend-title-42-migrant-expulsion-policy The bipartisan group wants to see Title 42, imposed during the pandemic, continue to avoid "complete loss of operational control" of the border. Tue, 13 Dec 2022 20:31:17 GMT /texas-news/2022-12-13/john-cornyn-and-lawmakers-urge-biden-to-extend-title-42-migrant-expulsion-policy Julián Aguilar | The Texas Newsroom /government/2022-04-04/texas-henry-cuellar-one-of-two-democrats-to-vote-against-landmark-marijuana-legalization-bill The bill faces stiff headwinds in the Senate, where it would require 60 votes to pass. A similar measure the House passed in 2020 failed in the upper chamber. Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:05:57 GMT /government/2022-04-04/texas-henry-cuellar-one-of-two-democrats-to-vote-against-landmark-marijuana-legalization-bill Andrew Zhang | The Texas Tribune /politics/2022-02-19/fbi-raid-of-south-texas-congressman-adds-another-element-to-a-tough-primary-challenge Two years after they first squared off, nine-term Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar faces progressive Jessica Cisneros in a March 1 primary. Both Democrats and Republicans are watching the key race. Tue, 22 Feb 2022 15:30:50 GMT /politics/2022-02-19/fbi-raid-of-south-texas-congressman-adds-another-element-to-a-tough-primary-challenge Sofia Sanchez