‘We’re going to have your back’: Biden tours Hurricane Ida damage in Louisiana
As flights resume and some power is beginning to be restored in New Orleans, the president planned later on Friday to visit the hurricane-battered state and deliver remarks.
As flights resume and some power is beginning to be restored in New Orleans, the president planned later on Friday to visit the hurricane-battered state and deliver remarks.
Biden signs executive order to declassify some 9/11 documents
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order directing the FBI to declassify documents related to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order directing the FBI to declassify documents related to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
‘No question’ delta variant is why August job growth wasn’t stronger, Biden says
America’s employers added just 235,000 jobs in August, a modest gain after two months of robust hiring at a time when the delta variant’s spread has discouraged some people from flying, shopping and eating out.
America’s employers added just 235,000 jobs in August, a modest gain after two months of robust hiring at a time when the delta variant’s spread has discouraged some people from flying, shopping and eating out.
Pelosi, Doggett in Austin to discuss Build Back Better health care progress
The two highlighted Democrats' priorities in the forthcoming Build Back Better Act which aims to strengthen health care access for Texas families.
The two highlighted Democrats' priorities in the forthcoming Build Back Better Act which aims to strengthen health care access for Texas families.
‘We need to act’: Biden says Ida a deadly reminder of climate crisis
President Joe Biden on Thursday emphasized how “extreme storms” such as Hurricane Ida are a deadly reminder that the climate crisis is here and the nation needs to act to combat it.
President Joe Biden on Thursday emphasized how “extreme storms” such as Hurricane Ida are a deadly reminder that the climate crisis is here and the nation needs to act to combat it.
Biden: SCOTUS ruling on Texas abortion ban is 'unprecedented assault' on women's rights
President Joe Biden said the Supreme Court’s decision to allow Texas’ ban on nearly all abortions “insults the rule of law.”
President Joe Biden said the Supreme Court’s decision to allow Texas’ ban on nearly all abortions “insults the rule of law.”
White House outlines plan to build, restore more than 2M affordable homes
White House officials are outlining plans to build and restore more than 2 million homes.
White House officials are outlining plans to build and restore more than 2 million homes.
Biden to visit Louisiana on Friday to survey Ida's storm damage
The White House says President Joe Biden will visit Louisiana later this week to survey storm damage from Hurricane Ida.
The White House says President Joe Biden will visit Louisiana later this week to survey storm damage from Hurricane Ida.
Biden condemns Texas abortion law, 'blatantly violates' the constitution
Biden said the law “blatantly violates” constitutional rights.
Biden said the law “blatantly violates” constitutional rights.
Texas sends more resources, personnel to support Ida relief efforts
The Texas Military Department and the Texas Division of Emergency Management have deployed additional resources and personnel to Louisiana.
The Texas Military Department and the Texas Division of Emergency Management have deployed additional resources and personnel to Louisiana.
Republican bill tightening Texas election laws is headed to Abbott's desk
Republicans pushed for SB 1 citing their desire to further safeguard elections from fraud — for which there is no evidence of a widespread problem — and to standardize election procedures.
Republicans pushed for SB 1 citing their desire to further safeguard elections from fraud — for which there is no evidence of a widespread problem — and to standardize election procedures.
Biden defends departure from Afghanistan, ending 'forever war'
President Joe Biden addressed the nation on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, defending the U.S. military airlift to extract some 120,000 Afghans, Americans and other allies to end a 20-year war, calling it an “extraordinary success."
President Joe Biden addressed the nation on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, defending the U.S. military airlift to extract some 120,000 Afghans, Americans and other allies to end a 20-year war, calling it an “extraordinary success."
Mayor Adler takes aim at “misinformation” during State of the City
Mayor Steve Adler addressed three key topics he says are impacted by misinformation: COVID-19, crime rates and homelessness.
Mayor Steve Adler addressed three key topics he says are impacted by misinformation: COVID-19, crime rates and homelessness.
Abbott renews border disaster declaration in 43 Texas counties
Gov. Abbott's office says that the disaster declaration provides more resources and strategies to combat the ongoing influx of unlawful immigrants.
Gov. Abbott's office says that the disaster declaration provides more resources and strategies to combat the ongoing influx of unlawful immigrants.
Bernie Sanders slams California recall in new ad supporting Gov. Gavin Newsom
The running of the statewide spot comes with just 15 days to go until California’s Sept. 14 recall election, with the latest public opinion polls suggesting that those likely to cast ballots are divided on whether to recall Newsom.
The running of the statewide spot comes with just 15 days to go until California’s Sept. 14 recall election, with the latest public opinion polls suggesting that those likely to cast ballots are divided on whether to recall Newsom.
Biden, first lady pay respects to American troops killed in Afghanistan attack
The president and first lady attended a dignified transfer Sunday for the 13 U.S. troops killed in Thursday’s suicide attack near the Kabul airport.
The president and first lady attended a dignified transfer Sunday for the 13 U.S. troops killed in Thursday’s suicide attack near the Kabul airport.
Texans rally at Capitol in support of Afghanistan
Saturday marked three days before the Aug. 31 deadline set by President Biden for withdrawing U.S. troops.
Saturday marked three days before the Aug. 31 deadline set by President Biden for withdrawing U.S. troops.
US drone strike against ISIS-K in Afghanistan won't be the last, Biden says
President Biden said Saturday’s retaliatory drone strike against ISIS-K in Afghanistan won’t be the last measure the United States takes against the group.
President Biden said Saturday’s retaliatory drone strike against ISIS-K in Afghanistan won’t be the last measure the United States takes against the group.
Abbott readies resources ahead of Hurricane Ida landfall
Ida is forecasted to become a dangerous, major hurricane when it reaches the northern Gulf Coast on Sunday.
Ida is forecasted to become a dangerous, major hurricane when it reaches the northern Gulf Coast on Sunday.
Travis County judge issues injunction against mask mandate ban
The ruling comes after two days of testimony earlier this week in a case filed by school districts and education advocates.
The ruling comes after two days of testimony earlier this week in a case filed by school districts and education advocates.