Bidens’ new puppy joins Christmas Day calls to the troops
Commander sat between the president and the first lady Saturday inside a studio set up at the White House, resting his head on a pillow as the Bidens spoke to U.S. service members stationed around the world.
Commander sat between the president and the first lady Saturday inside a studio set up at the White House, resting his head on a pillow as the Bidens spoke to U.S. service members stationed around the world.
Biden signs bill blocking Chinese goods made by forced labor
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act is the latest in a series of intensifying U.S. penalties against China for alleged abuses.
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act is the latest in a series of intensifying U.S. penalties against China for alleged abuses.
AFD members deployed to Panhandle as precautionary measure
The Austin Fire Department is sending some members to the Panhandle per a request from Gov. Abbott.
The Austin Fire Department is sending some members to the Panhandle per a request from Gov. Abbott.
Texas board withdraws pardon recommendation for George Floyd
The Texas Board of Pardon and Paroles, which unanimously supported a posthumous pardon for George Floyd over a 2004 drug arrest in Houston, withdrew that recommendation over "procedural errors" after sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk, his office says.
The Texas Board of Pardon and Paroles, which unanimously supported a posthumous pardon for George Floyd over a 2004 drug arrest in Houston, withdrew that recommendation over "procedural errors" after sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk, his office says.
Parents now must opt-in for students to learn about dating violence, abuse
Parent signatures are now required for students to be educated on domestic violence, but this raises concerns around students in abusive situations.
Parent signatures are now required for students to be educated on domestic violence, but this raises concerns around students in abusive situations.
Supreme Court to hold special session on Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandates
The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to hear arguments on the Biden administration’s vaccine or testing requirement for large employers and a separate vaccine requirement for health care workers.
The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to hear arguments on the Biden administration’s vaccine or testing requirement for large employers and a separate vaccine requirement for health care workers.
Abbott calls for wildfire resources as dangerous weather approaches
Friday, Dec. 24 will be the day with the highest potential for wildfire activity as strong winds, above normal temperatures, and low humidity will align with dry fuel.
Friday, Dec. 24 will be the day with the highest potential for wildfire activity as strong winds, above normal temperatures, and low humidity will align with dry fuel.
Student loan payment pause extended through May 1
President Joe Biden said financial recovery from the pandemic will take longer than job recovery, especially for those with student loans.
President Joe Biden said financial recovery from the pandemic will take longer than job recovery, especially for those with student loans.
COVID testing sites search part of Google, Biden partnership
Those interested in learning if they have the virus can search “free COVID test near me” to find the closest site
Those interested in learning if they have the virus can search “free COVID test near me” to find the closest site
Michael Flynn, former Trump official, sues Jan. 6 committee, Pelosi over subpoenas
The former Trump official's suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, alleges that the committee engaged in "outrageous intrusion" by subpoenaing him and his family.
The former Trump official's suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, alleges that the committee engaged in "outrageous intrusion" by subpoenaing him and his family.
Texas governor's decision: Whether to pardon George Floyd
Doling out pardons is a holiday tradition for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who around every Christmas grants them to a handful of ordinary citizens, typically for minor offenses committed years or decades ago. But one name stands out on his desk: George Floyd.
Doling out pardons is a holiday tradition for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who around every Christmas grants them to a handful of ordinary citizens, typically for minor offenses committed years or decades ago. But one name stands out on his desk: George Floyd.
Biden pledges 500M free at-home COVID-19 tests, more hospital aid to fight omicron
President Joe Biden pledged 500 million free at-home COVID-19 tests that Americans can have shipped to them as the world races the omicron variant.
President Joe Biden pledged 500 million free at-home COVID-19 tests that Americans can have shipped to them as the world races the omicron variant.
Governor Abbott adds $38.4M in funding for Operation Lone Star
PSO has awarded $74.8 million in OLS funds to cities and counties in proximity to the Texas-Mexico border since the operation was launched in March 2021.
PSO has awarded $74.8 million in OLS funds to cities and counties in proximity to the Texas-Mexico border since the operation was launched in March 2021.
Jan. 6 panel seeks info from Rep. Scott Perry related to Capitol riot
Perry and other congressional Republicans met with Trump ahead of the attack and strategized about how they could block the results at the Jan. 6 electoral count.
Perry and other congressional Republicans met with Trump ahead of the attack and strategized about how they could block the results at the Jan. 6 electoral count.
Biden tests negative for COVID-19 after close contact with infected staffer
“On Monday morning, a mid-level staff member, who does not regularly have contact with the President, received a positive result for a COVID-19 test,” press secretary Jen Psaki said Monday.
“On Monday morning, a mid-level staff member, who does not regularly have contact with the President, received a positive result for a COVID-19 test,” press secretary Jen Psaki said Monday.
Bidens welcome new puppy, Commander, to the White House
His name appears to be a play on Biden’s status as commander in chief of the U.S. armed forces.
His name appears to be a play on Biden’s status as commander in chief of the U.S. armed forces.
Crowd boos after Trump reveals he got COVID-19 booster shot
Former President Donald Trump revealed he received a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, drawing boos from a crowd in Dallas. "If you don't want to take it, you shouldn't be forced to take it. No mandates," he told the crowd. “But take credit because we saved tens of millions of lives. Take credit. Don't let them take that away from you.”
Former President Donald Trump revealed he received a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, drawing boos from a crowd in Dallas. "If you don't want to take it, you shouldn't be forced to take it. No mandates," he told the crowd. “But take credit because we saved tens of millions of lives. Take credit. Don't let them take that away from you.”
Biden raises standards on vehicle mileage to fight climate change
In a major step to fight climate change, the Biden administration is raising vehicle mileage standards to significantly reduce emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases.
In a major step to fight climate change, the Biden administration is raising vehicle mileage standards to significantly reduce emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases.
Omicron forces wave of closures nationwide as Biden warns winter of 'death' encroaching
As the omicron variant of the coronavirus is poised to become the new leading variant in the United States, many schools and businesses are closing their doors over what President Biden is predicting to be a winter of "severe illness and death."
As the omicron variant of the coronavirus is poised to become the new leading variant in the United States, many schools and businesses are closing their doors over what President Biden is predicting to be a winter of "severe illness and death."
Court allows Biden's COVID-19 employer vaccine mandate to take effect
A federal appeals court panel has ruled that President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for larger private employers can take effect.
A federal appeals court panel has ruled that President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for larger private employers can take effect.