Ken Paxton petitions Texas Supreme Court to remove quorum-breaking Democrats
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking the state's highest court to vacate the seats of more than a dozen Texas House Democrats that left the state to break quorum in an attempt to prevent a vote on redrawn congressional maps.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking the state's highest court to vacate the seats of more than a dozen Texas House Democrats that left the state to break quorum in an attempt to prevent a vote on redrawn congressional maps.
AG Paxton investigates Soros-backed Texas Majority PAC for potential bribery
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday announced an investigation into a political action committee to see if it is breaking laws by funding Texas Democrats that left the state in an attempt to stop the passage of redrawn congressional maps.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday announced an investigation into a political action committee to see if it is breaking laws by funding Texas Democrats that left the state in an attempt to stop the passage of redrawn congressional maps.
Trump orders federal regulators to punish banks that discriminate against conservatives
This executive order addresses "debanking," where banks close accounts or refuse business with certain industries.
This executive order addresses "debanking," where banks close accounts or refuse business with certain industries.
Trump's broad tariffs go into effect Thursday. What we know
The sweeping tariffs impose higher import taxes on goods from more than 60 countries. Here's what you need to know.
The sweeping tariffs impose higher import taxes on goods from more than 60 countries. Here's what you need to know.
Trump pursues changing how census data is collected and says non-citizens won’t be counted
The president posted on social media Thursday that the census' data collections will be based on “modern day facts and figures and, importantly, using the results and information gained from the Presidential Election of 2024."
The president posted on social media Thursday that the census' data collections will be based on “modern day facts and figures and, importantly, using the results and information gained from the Presidential Election of 2024."
Trump scraps Musk's federal worker weekly achievement program across government agencies
OPM says managers have other tools to stay informed about team members' work
OPM says managers have other tools to stay informed about team members' work
Trump could meet Putin in person to discuss Russia-Ukraine war, White House says
President Donald Trump could meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin as early as next week to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war, according to a White House official.
President Donald Trump could meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin as early as next week to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war, according to a White House official.
AG Paxton accuses Beto O'Rourke's org. of illegally funding quorum break
Paxton said Wednesday that any “Democrat coward" found to have taken a “Beto Bribe" in an attempt to prevent the mid-decade redrawing of congressional districts will be held accountable.
Paxton said Wednesday that any “Democrat coward" found to have taken a “Beto Bribe" in an attempt to prevent the mid-decade redrawing of congressional districts will be held accountable.
White House says Apple to announce $100B US investment commitment for manufacturing
Tech giant Apple is announcing a new investment of $100 billion in U.S. facilities.
Tech giant Apple is announcing a new investment of $100 billion in U.S. facilities.
Trump threatens to take federal control of DC after ex-DOGE employee attacked
President Donald Trump once again threatened to take federal control of the District of Columbia in a lengthy Truth Social post shared Tuesday, after a famed former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee was allegedly beaten in the nation's capital.
President Donald Trump once again threatened to take federal control of the District of Columbia in a lengthy Truth Social post shared Tuesday, after a famed former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee was allegedly beaten in the nation's capital.
Elon Musk, Tesla sued by shareholders over safety risks of Robotaxis, self-driving vehicles
Shareholders are suing Elon Musk and Tesla accusing them of securities fraud in connection with the company's "Robotaxis" and self-driving vehicles.
Shareholders are suing Elon Musk and Tesla accusing them of securities fraud in connection with the company's "Robotaxis" and self-driving vehicles.
Tesla, Elon Musk sued over robotaxis
Shareholders are suing Elon Musk and Austin-based Tesla over safety risks regarding Robotaxis.
Shareholders are suing Elon Musk and Austin-based Tesla over safety risks regarding Robotaxis.
Texas redistricting: Political stakes increase in day two of Democrat quorum break
For the second day, there weren't enough lawmakers in the Texas House to debate a congressional redistricting map. As state Democrats continue with their holdout, there's now a hard deadline that could result in their removal from office.
For the second day, there weren't enough lawmakers in the Texas House to debate a congressional redistricting map. As state Democrats continue with their holdout, there's now a hard deadline that could result in their removal from office.
Gov. Abbott files suit to remove Rep. Wu from office over quorum break
Gov. Greg Abbott has filed a lawsuit to remove Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston), the Texas Democrat Caucus Chair, from office.
Gov. Greg Abbott has filed a lawsuit to remove Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston), the Texas Democrat Caucus Chair, from office.
Ken Paxton will ask court to vacate seats of Democrats who do not return by Friday
At least 50 Democrats from the Texas House have left the state in an attempt to prevent the passage of a new congressional map.
At least 50 Democrats from the Texas House have left the state in an attempt to prevent the passage of a new congressional map.
Sen. Cornyn calls on FBI to help bring back Texas Dems that fled the state
In a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel, Cornyn asked the agency to aid the state's effort to “locate or arrest potential lawbreakers."
In a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel, Cornyn asked the agency to aid the state's effort to “locate or arrest potential lawbreakers."
'Just taking a little walk': Trump makes rare appearance on White House roof
In a surprise move Tuesday, President Donald Trump appeared on the roof of the White House’s West Wing, telling reporters he was “just taking a little walk."
In a surprise move Tuesday, President Donald Trump appeared on the roof of the White House’s West Wing, telling reporters he was “just taking a little walk."
Gov. Abbott prohibits purchase of sweetened drinks, candy with SNAP benefits
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that the state has received federal approval for a waiver that will restrict the use of federal food assistance benefits for certain sweetened drinks and candy.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that the state has received federal approval for a waiver that will restrict the use of federal food assistance benefits for certain sweetened drinks and candy.
Texas redistricting: Rep. Casar holds protest outside Governor's Mansion
Many Texas Democrats have fled to other states to block the vote on the new congressional redistricting map, which would create five more potential GOP seats in Congress.
Many Texas Democrats have fled to other states to block the vote on the new congressional redistricting map, which would create five more potential GOP seats in Congress.
Texas Democrats flee state, Republicans issue arrest warrants in redistricting fight
Texas House Democrats held a press conference on Monday to explain their decision to break quorum and leave the state, while Republicans issued civil arrest warrants for the absent lawmakers in an attempt to compel their return.
Texas House Democrats held a press conference on Monday to explain their decision to break quorum and leave the state, while Republicans issued civil arrest warrants for the absent lawmakers in an attempt to compel their return.