Henry Cuellar
United StatespoliticianMaleb. 19725.0Global Dominance: 0.10%Henry Cuellar is a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Texas's 28th congressional district since 2005. Known for his work on issues such as education, healthcare, and border security, Cuellar has played a significant role in advocating for policies that support his constituents, particularly in the areas of social security and pension reform. Recently, he was in the news for announcing the start of retroactive benefit payments for millions of retirees as part of the Social Security Fairness Act.
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Rep. Henry Cuellar acknowledged that border districts can be unique from the national political environment.
Why Republicans think they can save their House majority at the US-Mexico borderUnited States· 2026-06-19
Henry Cuellar, a Texas representative, was indicted by a federal grand jury on bribery charges.
When Trump Talks About Victims of ‘Weaponization,’ Who Is He Talking About?United States· 2026-06-02
Henry Cuellar is a Democratic representative from Texas.
Javier Milei recibió a una delegación de empresarios farmacéuticos y anunciaron una inversión de US$ 8.000 millones
Argentina· 2026-05-29
Henry Cuellar is a Democratic representative from Texas who voted in favor of continuing the war in Iran.
La Cámara de Representantes tumba una ley para detener la guerra en Irán | Internacional
Spain· 2026-03-06
Rep. Henry Cuellar voted in favor of the bipartisan DHS funding bill.
DHS shutdown continues as House Dems reject GOP's Iran pressure strategyUnited States· 2026-03-05
Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, voted against reining in Trump's war powers.
Trump's Operation Epic Fury gets greenlight as House war powers bill failsUnited States· 2026-03-05
Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, easily defeated a primary challenger Tuesday in Texas’ 28th Congressional District, securing his party's renomination.
Tano Tijerina wins GOP primary to face Henry Cuellar in November electionUnited States· 2026-03-04Rep. Henry Cuellar was the only Democrat to support the SAVE America Act in the House.
House rebels urge Johnson to confront Senate over election security billUnited States· 2026-03-02
Rep. Henry Cuellar was the only Democrat to support the SAVE America Act.
Emmer calls out Dems’ DNC photo ID policy amid SAVE America Act debateUnited States· 2026-02-17
Henry Cuellar from Texas opposed the initiative.
Con miras a las midterms, Trump presiona al Congreso para aprobar una ley que endurece las condiciones para votar
Uruguay· 2026-02-14
The bill overall aims to prevent noncitizens from voting in U.S. federal elections, with all but one Democrat, Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, voting against it.
Karoline Leavitt slams Barack Obama over voter ID laws controversy stanceUnited States· 2026-02-13
Henry Cuellar of Texas joined Republicans in passing the bill.
House passes Save America Act, Trump-backed bill to impose new voting rules | US voting rights
United Kingdom· 2026-02-12
All but one House Democrat — Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas — voted against the bill.
House passes GOP election overhaul requiring proof of US citizenshipUnited States· 2026-02-12
Rep. Henry Cuellar answered simply when asked if he would vote to end the shutdown.
Democrats at breaking point over shutdown funding deal lacking ICE reformsUnited States· 2026-02-03
Henry Cuellar is one of the lawmakers named in the campaign against pro-ICE representatives.
‘ICE Out’ strike and protests: what to know about demonstrations across the US | Protest (US)United Kingdom· 2026-01-30
Rep. Henry Cuellar said he always keeps his faith close on Christmas.
House lawmakers share their favorite Christmas, Hanukkah, year-end traditionsUnited States· 2025-12-25
Henry Cuellar was the first member of Congress formally accused of acting as a foreign agent.
Thanks to Donald Trump, 2025 was a good year … for white-collar criminals | Donald TrumpUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-21
Henry Cuellar is referenced as being accused of receiving money from organizations linked to the Azerbaijani government.
„Usluga” prijatelju kao državna spoljna politika
Montenegro· 2025-12-21
Henry Cuellar was pardoned by Trump but later announced he would run again as a Democrat.
"המערב הפרוע" בחגיגת החנינות של טראמפ
Israel· 2025-12-19
Rep. Henry Cuellar voted with Republicans in favor of the bill.
201 Dems vote against bill requiring gang tattoo screening for migrant kidsUnited States· 2025-12-16
The 28th Congressional District, represented by longtime Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar, tops out at over 90% Latino.
More redistricting bad news for Republicans: Texas may not net five GOP seats like they plannedUnited States· 2025-12-14
Henry Cuéllar is a Democratic congressman from Texas who was pardoned by Trump amid allegations of political persecution.
Narcos, corruptos, estafadores, los polémicos indultos de Trump
Dominican Republic· 2025-12-10
Henry Cuéllar is a Democratic congressman from Texas who was pardoned by Trump amid allegations of bribery.
Los polémicos indultos de Trump: un centenar de narcotraficantes, corruptos y estafadores - Mundo
Paraguay· 2025-12-09
Trump had kept tabs on Democratic lawmaker Henry Cuellar’s bribery case and believed he was being treated too harshly by the Biden administration.
How Trump decides whom to pardon and how their cases catch his eyeUnited States· 2025-12-08
Henry Cuellar defended his decision to continue working with both parties despite criticism from Donald Trump.
Donaldas Trumpas kaltina Teksaso demokratą, kuriam suteikė malonę, lojalumo stoka
Lithuania· 2025-12-08
Donald Trump criticized US House member Henry Cuellar of Texas for deciding to run for re-election as a Democrat.
Trump news at a glance: Key Republican backs release of video of strike on alleged drug boat | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-08
Cuellar filed for re-election as a Democrat, dashing Republicans' hope that he might switch parties and pad their narrow majority in the House of Representatives.
Trump criticises Henry Cuellar over not switching parties after pardonUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-07
Rep. Henry Cuellar reveals why he thinks he got a Trump pardon and discusses the bribery indictment against him.
Hegseth defends US strikes on alleged drug traffickersUnited States· 2025-12-07
Rep. Henry Cuellar tells Kaitlan Collins he trusts President Trump's judgement after receiving a pardon.
Republican senator asked if he would vote again to confirm Pete HegsethUnited States· 2025-12-07
Rep. Henry Cuellar tells Kaitlan Collins he trusts President Trump's judgement after receiving a pardon.
Trump’s border czar defends ICE agents’ tacticsUnited States· 2025-12-07