Gov. Greg Abbott reminds Texans to take hurricane preparedness measures

Some coastal and inland communities may experience heavy rainfall and flash flooding through the end of the week. Localized power outages are possible during any heavy rain and potential wind event.

Biden says he'd back exception to filibuster to protect abortion access

Biden's filibuster remarks may cheer supporters who want to see him take more strident stances on the issue, but it's unlikely to change the outcome in Washington.

Supreme Court allows Biden to end Trump-era 'Remain in Mexico' policy

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Biden administration properly ended a Trump-era policy forcing some U.S. asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico.

Abbott blames Joe Biden for migrant deaths, but the governor’s own border security efforts have fallen short

To immigration experts, the astounding loss of life illustrates just how difficult it is to stem migration into the country, even as Abbott has spent the last year pouring billions of state dollars into securing the border.

Primary wrap-up: Colorado GOP rejects candidates who back Trump election lie

Republicans in Colorado rejected two prominent candidates whose political profiles were centered on election falsehoods in a reminder that fealty to former President Trump's lies about mass voter fraud is no guarantee of success.

Who is Cassidy Hutchinson? Trump White House aide now in spotlight

Cassidy Hutchinson, who was an aide to Trump's chief of staff, Mark Meadows, made several shocking revelations about Trump and Meadows in nationally televised testimony.

Biden calls migrant deaths 'horrifying and heartbreaking'

At least 50 people died after being left in the back of a tractor-trailer in San Antonio, and authorities said they were likely being transported as part of a smuggling operation.

Likely half of US states will implement some sort of abortion ban

Over a dozen states, including Texas, already have a trigger law in place that is set to immediately ban abortion in this case scenario.

With little short-term hope, Texas’ abortion-rights movement sets its sights on the long run

Advocates and politicians say they hope Texas’ ban on abortion will motivate voters. But they say they’ll need to emulate the strategies of the anti-abortion movement to reach long-term success.

Beto O’Rourke vows to repeal Texas abortion ban if elected governor

The Democratic nominee faces an uphill battle in his challenge to Gov. Greg Abbott, and the Legislature is likely to remain under Republican control.

Biden urges Western unity on Ukraine amid war fatigue

Biden condemned Russia’s actions as “more of their barbarism,” and stressed that allies need to remain firm even as the economic reverberations from the war take a toll around the globe in inflation, food shortages and more.

Biden: G-7 countries to ban Russian gold imports

A new ban on Russian gold is the latest in a series of sanctions that the seven leading economies hope will further isolate Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

Illinois congresswoman calls Roe decision 'victory for white life' at Trump rally

The freshman congresswoman, who was among those who voted to overturn the results of the 2020 election, previously came under criticism for quoting Adolf Hitler.

Biden signs landmark, bipartisan gun violence bill: 'Lives will be saved'

The legislation will toughen background checks for the youngest gun buyers, keep firearms from more domestic violence offenders and help states put in place red flag laws that make it easier for authorities to take weapons from people judged to be dangerous.

Roe v. Wade overturned: New York leaders, Obama react to Supreme Court decision

Soon after the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision Friday striking down Roe v. Wade and giving the states the power to decide abortion regulations, political leaders from former U.S. President Barack Obama to NY Gov. Kathy Hochul weighed in.