Abbott issues order halting export of natural gas

Some coal, natural gas, and nuclear sources were shut down because of the winter weather impacting Texas.

Biden optimistic on reopening of elementary schools

President Joe Biden is promising a majority of elementary schools will be open five days a week by the end of his first 100 days in office, restating his original goal after his administration came under fire when aides said schools would be considered open if they held in-person learning just one day a week.

AOC pushes back after Biden dismisses progressives' plan to cancel $50,000 in student loan debt

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized President Biden after he shot down a proposal from progressive Democrats to eliminate $50,000 in student loan debt, saying the president's arguments against acting unilaterally on the matter "just don't hold water."

Former Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino imploded Wednesday

The dilapidated building that once housed the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino came crumbling to the ground on Wednesday morning as onlookers came from near and far to watch the implosion of an Atlantic City staple.

Trump calls McConnell 'dour, sullen, and unsmiling political hack' in searing PAC statement

Former President Donald Trump has issued a blistering statement denouncing the top Republican in the Senate, Mitch McConnell, as a “political hack” who will make sure the party “will not win again."

Democratic congressman from Mississippi sues Trump over Capitol riot

A Democratic congressman has sued Donald Trump, alleging Trump incited the deadly insurrection at the Capitol. It’s believed to be the first suit filed by a member of Congress in an expected wave of litigation over the riot.

Biden extends mortgage relief, ban on home foreclosures through June 2021

Certain mortgage protections that were put in place amid the pandemic, and were set to expire next month, have been extended through June.

Trump surprises supporters at Presidents Day rally in Florida

Former President Donald Trump marked Presidents Day by waving to a throng of supporters gathered near his south Florida home.

Trump looks to reassert himself after impeachment acquittal

Now acquitted in his second Senate impeachment trial, Donald Trump is preparing for the next phase of his post-presidency life.

Bipartisan support grows for 9/11-style inquiry into Capitol riot after Trump acquittal

After former President Trump's acquittal at his second Senate impeachment trial, bipartisan support appears to be growing for an independent commission into the deadly Capitol riot.