Texas Sen. Roland Gutierrez enters Democratic primary targeting U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024
Known for pushing gun restrictions after the Uvalde school shooting in his district, Gutierrez will vie for the opportunity to take on Republican Cruz in the general election. U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, is already running in the primary.
Known for pushing gun restrictions after the Uvalde school shooting in his district, Gutierrez will vie for the opportunity to take on Republican Cruz in the general election. U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, is already running in the primary.
Texas DPS releases numbers on Operation Lone Star's impact at the border
As of June 2023, Texas law enforcement recovered more than 420 million lethal doses of fentanyl since the start of the mission.
As of June 2023, Texas law enforcement recovered more than 420 million lethal doses of fentanyl since the start of the mission.
Rudy Giuliani should be disbarred for pursuing Trump's false election claims, panel says
Giuliani has already had his New York law license suspended for false statements he made after the election. The Washington review panel's work will now go to the D.C. Court of Appeals for a final decision.
Giuliani has already had his New York law license suspended for false statements he made after the election. The Washington review panel's work will now go to the D.C. Court of Appeals for a final decision.
Floating border wall arrives at Texas-Mexico border
1,000 feet of the floating barriers arrived at the US-Mexico border in Eagle Pass.
1,000 feet of the floating barriers arrived at the US-Mexico border in Eagle Pass.
Biden launches new initiatives to reduce health care costs
The plan includes a crackdown on scam insurance plans, new guidance to prevent surprise medical bills and an effort to reduce medical debt tied to credit cards.
The plan includes a crackdown on scam insurance plans, new guidance to prevent surprise medical bills and an effort to reduce medical debt tied to credit cards.
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter celebrate 77th wedding anniversary
Seventy-seven years ago, a U.S. Navy midshipman exchanged vows with a woman he'd met and fell in love with years earlier. Little did they both know that their marriage would become the longest of any presidential couple.
Seventy-seven years ago, a U.S. Navy midshipman exchanged vows with a woman he'd met and fell in love with years earlier. Little did they both know that their marriage would become the longest of any presidential couple.
Twitter threatens legal action against Meta over Threads app: report
Twitter has threatened legal action against Meta over its new, text-based app called Threads, according to a letter obtained by Semafor.
Twitter has threatened legal action against Meta over its new, text-based app called Threads, according to a letter obtained by Semafor.
Trump valet pleads not guilty in classified documents case
Walt Nauta, who was charged alongside Donald Trump in June in a 38-count indictment alleging the mishandling of classified documents, was arraigned Thursday.
Walt Nauta, who was charged alongside Donald Trump in June in a 38-count indictment alleging the mishandling of classified documents, was arraigned Thursday.
Trump posted what he said was Obama’s address, prosecutors say; An armed man was soon arrested there
Former President Donald Trump posted on his social media platform what he claimed was the home address of former President Barack Obama on the same day that a man with guns in his van was arrested near the property, federal prosecutors said Wednesday in revealing new details about the case.
Former President Donald Trump posted on his social media platform what he claimed was the home address of former President Barack Obama on the same day that a man with guns in his van was arrested near the property, federal prosecutors said Wednesday in revealing new details about the case.
Texas representative calls for voters to decide on future of property taxes
Republican leaders are split over whether they should raise homestead exemptions or compress the tax rate, but those aren't the only plans on the table.
Republican leaders are split over whether they should raise homestead exemptions or compress the tax rate, but those aren't the only plans on the table.
Ken Paxton will not testify at impeachment trial, defense attorney says
The Texas Senate could compel the suspended attorney general to testify but his defense team says they will fight those efforts.
The Texas Senate could compel the suspended attorney general to testify but his defense team says they will fight those efforts.
Embattled Texas AG Paxton secretly went on China junket against advice of staff, docs show
Paxton — accompanied on the trip by his wife Angela, a Texas state senator — was not required to report the trip and ultimately attended against wishes from staffers.
Paxton — accompanied on the trip by his wife Angela, a Texas state senator — was not required to report the trip and ultimately attended against wishes from staffers.
Elon Musk hands down Twitter restrictions amid global outages
The new Twitter restrictions came at the same time as widespread outages for users left them unable to access the platform.
The new Twitter restrictions came at the same time as widespread outages for users left them unable to access the platform.
New report blames both Trump and Biden for chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal
The review repeatedly blames the administrations of both former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden.
The review repeatedly blames the administrations of both former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden.
Trump, DeSantis court Moms for Liberty in a sign of the group's rising influence over the GOP
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says that 2024 will be the year that parents “finally fight back” as he kicks off an annual gathering of Moms for Liberty that is drawing top GOP candidates.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says that 2024 will be the year that parents “finally fight back” as he kicks off an annual gathering of Moms for Liberty that is drawing top GOP candidates.
Trump's GOP support dips slightly after his indictment over classified documents: poll
Former President Donald Trump’s criminal indictment on charges of mishandling government secrets appears to have dented his popularity among Republicans — but only slightly.
Former President Donald Trump’s criminal indictment on charges of mishandling government secrets appears to have dented his popularity among Republicans — but only slightly.
Trial date set for Austin developer Nate Paul linked to allegations against AG Ken Paxton
Jury selection and the trial are set for Monday, August 14 at 9:30 a.m. in an Austin courtroom.
Jury selection and the trial are set for Monday, August 14 at 9:30 a.m. in an Austin courtroom.
Trump countersues E. Jean Carroll, columnist who won $5M sexual assault lawsuit
A jury concluded that Trump sexually abused Carroll in a luxury department store dressing room in 1996. It also found that he defamed her in comments he made.
A jury concluded that Trump sexually abused Carroll in a luxury department store dressing room in 1996. It also found that he defamed her in comments he made.
Gov. Abbott calls for second special session focused on property tax cuts
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a second Special Session focusing on property tax cuts.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a second Special Session focusing on property tax cuts.
Walt Nauta: Court date postponed for Trump aide in classified documents case
A lawyer for Walt Nauta said the aide was unable to find a Florida-based attorney and that he was stuck in Newark, New Jersey, because of a flight that sat for hours on the tarmac before being canceled.
A lawyer for Walt Nauta said the aide was unable to find a Florida-based attorney and that he was stuck in Newark, New Jersey, because of a flight that sat for hours on the tarmac before being canceled.