Gov. Abbott responds to criticism of school voucher program

Governor Greg Abbott says Texas public schools will not lose funding if education savings accounts are established in the state.

After Ohio's toxic train derailment, Biden orders door-to-door checks

Under Biden's order, teams from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Environmental Protection Agency and Federal Emergency Management Agency will visit homes beginning Saturday.

State legislation filed in 2023 session would legalize fentanyl test strips

More than a dozen fentanyl-related bills have been filed this legislative session, with most decriminalizing test strips if passed. The controversial topic has recently gained bipartisan support.

Debate over school vouchers continues in Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott has made school vouchers one of his highest priorities this legislative session. However, the Texas chapter of the American Federation of Teachers says this is school privatization.

Jimmy Carter: Rise to the presidency depended on many twists

When Jimmy Carter announced in late 1974 that he'd seek the presidency. Atlanta's largest newspaper answered with a mocking headline: "Jimmy Who?" But the Georgia peanut farmer set the modern standard for campaigning.

Report: Jeff Bezos hires investment firm for Commanders bid

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has hired an investment firm to evaluate a possible bid for the Washington Commanders, according to a new report in the Washington Post.

Sen. John Cornyn meets with Hays County law enforcement, families affected by fentanyl

Each family member, school district employee or member of law enforcement in attendance had been affected by fentanyl in some way, and they wanted Sen. John Cornyn to know.

Before he was president, Jimmy Carter saved nuclear reactor after meltdown

In 1952, when a Canadian nuclear reactor suffered a partial meltdown, officials turned to a young Navy sailor who could deal with the situation: 28-year-old future president Jimmy Carter.

Texas AG Ken Paxton agrees to pay $3.3M lawsuit settlement with taxpayer money

Texas taxpayers are likely going to pick up the tab for Attorney General Ken Paxton's $3.3 million whistleblower lawsuit with several former employees.

Biden: Putin made 'big mistake' by suspending US arms treaty

Biden condemned the Russian decision to pull back from the treaty, known as New START. The move is expected to have an immediate impact on U.S. visibility into Russian nuclear activities.

Biden pledges US, ally commitment to Ukraine during speech in Poland

Biden dismissed the notion of waning American support for Ukraine during his surprise visit Monday, and reaffirmed on Tuesday the country's dedication to security in Europe.

Putin blames West for Ukraine war, defends invasion in major speech

Putin also said the country would suspend its participation in the New START Treaty, signed by Russia and the U.S. in 2010 in an effort to keep a lid on nuclear weapons expansion.

Jimmy Carter's beloved tool belt a gift from Peachtree City, former mayor says

“I’ve thought since that it says a lot about Jimmy Carter that probably his favorite gift that he ever got was that tool belt, and he wore it out,” he added.

Biden makes unannounced visit to Ukraine: 'One year later, Kyiv stands'

President Joe Biden’s Monday visit was a gesture of solidarity that comes days before the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Donald Trump absent as Iowa 2024 GOP caucus train starts to roll

Republican presidential hopefuls are heading to Iowa, the leadoff caucus state. The caucuses are the first event on the nomination calendar, and some Iowa GOP activists have taken notice of former President Donald Trump's absence.