Abbott, Phelan meet in public for first time since bitter GOP primary

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan and Governor Greg Abbott announced a new executive committee dedicated to boosting the production of computer chips in Texas.

Biden doubles down on billionaire tax plan, homebuyer tax credit

President Joe Biden, addressing a crowd in Las Vegas, announced plans to tackle economic inequalities and the housing affordability crisis.

Supreme Court extends block on Texas immigration law, again

The U.S. Supreme Court has, once again, extended its temporary block on SB 4. The law would allow Texas police to arrest people they suspect of crossing the border illegally.

Supreme Court extends block on Texas law that would allow police to arrest migrants

The Supreme Court on Monday extended its block on a Texas law that would give police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the U.S. while the legal battle it sparked over immigration authority plays out.

Supreme Court to decide if Biden administration went too far on social media misinformation

In Murthy v. Missouri, the Supreme Court will decide how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics like COVID-19 and election security.

Trump can't post appeal bond for $454 million civil fraud case: lawyers

Donald Trump’s lawyers said Monday it is “practically impossible” for them to secure the $454 million bond needed while appealing New York’s fraud case against him.

Pence declines to endorse Trump, won't back Biden

Former Vice President Mike Pence has declined to endorse his onetime running mate, former President Trump, in a bombshell announcement Friday.

Judge delays Trump's hush-money trial to mid-April due to recent evidence dump

A judge has delayed ex-President Donald Trump’s hush-money criminal trial in New York until mid-April after his lawyers said they needed more time to sift through new evidence.

Nathan Wade steps down after judge rules on Fani Willis disqualification motions

Nathan Wade resigned Friday afternoon after Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee said either Fani Willis or Wade needed to step aside in his ruling on the disqualification motions.

Judge denies Trump's request to dismiss classified documents case

Former President Donald Trump’s felony classified documents charges won’t be dismissed on constitutional grounds, a federal judge ruled Thursday afternoon.

Pornhub disables Texas users access to the site

Pornhub announced they will be disabling access to their website for Texans after House Bill 1181 required explicit content websites to have age-verification measures in place to ban minors.

Prosecutors consider postponing Donald Trump's hush money trial set for March 25

Trump’s lawyers are seeking an 90-day delay or the dismissal of charges against Trump, alleging violations of what’s known as the discovery process, where the sides exchange evidence.

SXSW 2024: Artists drop out of showcases over U.S. Army sponsorship

Dozens of artists have dropped out of SXSW showcases over the U.S. Army’s sponsorship and the festival’s inclusion of defense contractors.

Elon Musk predicts AI will likely be smarter than 'all humans combined' by 2029

Musk has been outspoken about his concerns regarding AI and the dangers associated with it, often calling for more regulation of the powerful technology.

Biden, Trump both become parties’ presumptive nominees

President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump have now unofficially clinched their respective party’s nomination after securing enough delegates Tuesday night.

Robert Hur testifies before Congress on Biden classified documents probe

Special Counsel Robert Hur appeared before the House Judiciary Committee to take hours of questions from Republicans and Democrats on his 345-page report.

Judge blocks Texas AG’s effort to obtain records from migrant shelter on US-Mexico border

A Texas judge on Monday ruled in favor of a large migrant shelter on the U.S.-Mexico border that is seeking to shield records from Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is seeking to shut down the facility over claims it encourages migrants to enter the country illegally.