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In this file photo, Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, joined at left by Rep. Rob Woodall, R-Ga., speaks about funding for the CHIP program as the House Rules Committee meets to work on a government funding bill, on Capitol Hill, in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Rep. Michael Burgess demands answers after illegal immigrant children go ‘missing’

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

The USS Texas is towed down the Houston Ship Channel, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, in Baytown, Texas. The vessel, which was commissioned in 1914 and served in both World War I and World War II, is being towed to a dry dock in Galveston where it will undergo an extensive $35 million repair. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Battleship that fought in WWI and WWII heading to shipyard for repairs

By Mike Glenn - The Washington Times

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Verlander exits early, Astros hold on for win over Orioles

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Mal Moses looks over some of the remaining damage to his home from Hurricane Harvey in 2017, Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, in Houston. A local nonprofit, West Street Recovery, ultimately helped repair his home. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

HUD, Texas at odds over flood relief discrimination claim

By Juan A. Lozano - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson looks to throw during NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/David Dermer) **FILE**

Browns QB Watson settles for 11-game suspension, $5 million fine

By Rob Maaddi and Tom Withers - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson walks during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Saturday, July 30, 2022. (AP Photo/David Dermer) ** FILE **

Browns QB Deshaun Watson suspended for 6 games

By Rob Maaddi and Tom Withers - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh reacts after crossing the plate after he hit a solo home run against the Texas Rangers during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Mariners keep rolling, score 2 in ninth to beat Rangers 5-4

By Tim Booth - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners' Ty France hits a solo home run against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Monday, July 25, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Mariners get back to winning formula, hold off Rangers 4-3

By Tim Booth - Associated Press

Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Kristen Clarke speaks at a news conference at the Department of Justice in Washington, on Aug. 5, 2021. The U.S. Justice Department has opened an investigation into the Maryland State Police to determine if the agency engaged in racially discriminatory hiring and promotion practices, federal prosecutors announced Friday, July 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Feds: Houston’s illegal dumpsites may violate civil rights

By Matthew Daly - Associated Press

American League's Giancarlo Stanton, of the New York Yankees, swings at a pitch while hitting a two-run home run off National League pitcher Tony Gonsolin, of the Los Angeles Dodgers, during the fourth inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game, Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Stanton, Buxton HRs lead AL over NL for 9th straight ASG win

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. The Houston Texans had been told that their former quarterback Deshaun Watson was sexually assaulting and harassing women during massage sessions, but instead of trying to stop him, the team provided him with resources to enable his actions and “turned a blind eye” to his behavior, according to a lawsuit filed Monday, June 27, 2022. Watson, who was later traded to the Cleveland Browns, has denied any wrongdoing and vowed to clear his name. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Lawyer: 30 women settle Watson-related claims against Texans

By Juan A. Lozano - Associated Press

The National Rifle Association annual meeting over the holiday weekend drew a smaller than expected crowd, according to attendees and exhibitors, adding to the sense that the preeminent gun lobby was on the ropes. Some speculated that the horrific school massacre in Uvalde, Texas, just days before the convention and the ensuing cascade of cancelations by scheduled speakers and entertainers helped deter the crowds. (Kerry Picket/The Washington Times)

Uvalde slaughter casts a pall over NRA’s Houston convention as entertainers, members skip the event

By Kerry Picket - The Washington Times

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander walks in the dugout after pitching in the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Friday, May 27, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Mariners hammer Verlander for 4 HRs in win over Astros

By Tim Booth - Associated Press

In this March 30, 2021 file photo, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick listens during debate in the Senate Chamber at the Capitol in Austin. Mr. Patrick has canceled his planned speech at an NRA event in Houston in light of the deadly May 24 mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. (Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman via AP) **FILE**

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick cancels appearance at NRA meeting

By Kerry Picket - The Washington Times

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a news conference in Uvalde, Texas Wednesday, May 25, 2022. The 18-year-old gunman who slaughtered 19 children and two teachers at a Texas elementary school barricaded himself inside a single classroom and &quot;began shooting anyone that was in his way,&quot; authorities said Wednesday in detailing the latest mass killing to rock the U.S. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)

Abbott won’t appear in person at NRA convention, opts for prerecorded remarks after school shooting

By Kerry Picket - The Washington Times

In this April 2019 file photo, President Donald Trump shakes hands with NRA executive vice president and CEO Wayne LaPierre, has he arrives to speak to the annual meeting of the National Rifle Association in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File) **FILE**

Trump tells NRA that school security overhaul is best way to protect children from shootings

By Kerry Picket - The Washington Times

In this Aug. 5, 2019, file photo, people gather at a vigil for recent victims of gun violence outside the National Rifle Association's headquarters building in Fairfax, Va. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

NRA forges ahead with convention in Houston; Trump vows to attend the event Friday

By Kerry Picket - The Washington Times

Former President Donald Trump speaks from the podium during a campaign rally, May 1, 2022, in Greenwood, Neb. (Kenneth Ferriera/Lincoln Journal Star via AP, File)

Trump calls for real solutions and leadership without partisanship in wake of mass shootings

By Kerry Picket - The Washington Times

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Martin Perez celebrates after a baseball game against the Houston Astros Friday, May 20, 2022, in Houston. The Rangers won 2-0. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Perez throws 1st shutout since 2014, Texas blanks Astros 3-0

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin walks to the dugout after he was pulled during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Astros still thriving as Nationals rebuild three seasons after World Series

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times