John Cornyn & Ken Paxton gear up for tight race
Longtime U.S. Republican Senator John Cornyn made an appearance at Austin?s annual Fed Supernova Conference on Wednesday afternoon.
Longtime U.S. Republican Senator John Cornyn made an appearance at Austin?s annual Fed Supernova Conference on Wednesday afternoon.
Future Texas quorum busters' seats could be forfeit if Gov. Abbott has his way
Abbott introduced three new items for Special Session #2, including one that would vacate the seats of members who leave the state for a week during a legislative session.
Abbott introduced three new items for Special Session #2, including one that would vacate the seats of members who leave the state for a week during a legislative session.
Trump claims Smithsonian focuses too much on 'how bad slavery was'
The president made the remarks in a social media post amid a White House review of Smithsonian museums and exhibits.
The president made the remarks in a social media post amid a White House review of Smithsonian museums and exhibits.
Trump administration eyes tariff revenue to pay down nation's $32.7 trillion debt
The US collected more than $29 billion in tariff revenues in July, the highest monthly total so far this year.
The US collected more than $29 billion in tariff revenues in July, the highest monthly total so far this year.
Texas could benefit from AI and Ukraine peace deal, Ted Cruz says
On Tuesday, Ted Cruz spoke about the war in Ukraine, artificial intelligence, and job programs.
On Tuesday, Ted Cruz spoke about the war in Ukraine, artificial intelligence, and job programs.
Ted Cruz speaks at luncheon in Round Rock
On Tuesday, Ted Cruz spoke about the war in Ukraine, artificial intelligence, and job programs.
On Tuesday, Ted Cruz spoke about the war in Ukraine, artificial intelligence, and job programs.
Indiana woman faces federal charges for social media threats to disembowel Trump
Nathalie Rose Jones told the Secret Service she would "disembowel" President Donald Trump and had a weapon ready for her "mission."
Nathalie Rose Jones told the Secret Service she would "disembowel" President Donald Trump and had a weapon ready for her "mission."
Air Force Chief Gen. David Allvin to retire as Trump reshapes military leadership
Gen. David Allvin, the Air Force’s chief of staff, will retire on Nov. 1, two years into his four-year term, the Air Force announced,
Gen. David Allvin, the Air Force’s chief of staff, will retire on Nov. 1, two years into his four-year term, the Air Force announced,
Trump expands ‘Good Moral Character’ review for US citizenship
The Trump administration is ordering a “rigorous, holistic, and comprehensive" approach to evaluating U.S. citizenship applicants.
The Trump administration is ordering a “rigorous, holistic, and comprehensive" approach to evaluating U.S. citizenship applicants.
Trump says he will sign executive order to eliminate mail-in ballots, voting machines
The president in a social media post Monday said he wants to sign the order to bring “honesty" to the 2026 midterm elections.
The president in a social media post Monday said he wants to sign the order to bring “honesty" to the 2026 midterm elections.
Trump and Zelensky's White House meeting expected to 'stay on the rails' this time, experts say
All eyes will be on the high-stakes meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Monday.
All eyes will be on the high-stakes meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Monday.
Queen Elizabeth's personal wardrobe choices to debut in major palace exhibition
The Buckingham Palace exhibit will feature over 200 items spanning from childhood to her reign as queen.
The Buckingham Palace exhibit will feature over 200 items spanning from childhood to her reign as queen.
Beto O'Rourke says his political org. donated more than $1M during first special session
In a release from Powered by People, the organization said it donated more than $1 million to the Texas Legislative Black Caucus, the Texas House Democratic Caucus and the Mexican American Legislative Caucus during the special session.
In a release from Powered by People, the organization said it donated more than $1 million to the Texas Legislative Black Caucus, the Texas House Democratic Caucus and the Mexican American Legislative Caucus during the special session.
Trump to meet with Zelenskyy Monday after 'shifting towards Putin'
Trump's stance on ending Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shifted to align with Russian President Vladimir Putin following their meeting Friday.
Trump's stance on ending Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shifted to align with Russian President Vladimir Putin following their meeting Friday.
Special Session 2 begins at the Texas Capitol
The Special Session ended at the Texas Capitol on Friday morning, and it didn't take long for the second Special Session to be called.
The Special Session ended at the Texas Capitol on Friday morning, and it didn't take long for the second Special Session to be called.
DC police chief to remain in control of MPD after DC Attorney General files lawsuit
D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith will remain in control of the Metropolitan Police Department after D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed a lawsuit Friday challenging what he called an unlawful attempt by the federal government to seize control of the city’s police force.
D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith will remain in control of the Metropolitan Police Department after D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed a lawsuit Friday challenging what he called an unlawful attempt by the federal government to seize control of the city’s police force.
Trump, Putin share no solid details on Ukraine's future following meeting in Alaska
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded their meeting after more than two-and-a-half hours.
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded their meeting after more than two-and-a-half hours.
Gov. Abbott calls second special session, setting stage for another redistricting fight
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a second special legislative session would begin at noon Friday setting the stage for another redistricting fight like the one that snarled the first session.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a second special legislative session would begin at noon Friday setting the stage for another redistricting fight like the one that snarled the first session.
Judge blocks Trump plan to curb DEI initiatives at schools
A federal judge has struck down two Trump administration memos threatening to cut school funding over diversity, equity and inclusion programs, siding with teachers’ unions in a major legal battle.
A federal judge has struck down two Trump administration memos threatening to cut school funding over diversity, equity and inclusion programs, siding with teachers’ unions in a major legal battle.
DOJ worker fired after allegedly throwing sandwich at federal officer: AG Bondi
A Department of Justice worker has been fired and charged with a felony after allegedly throwing a Subway sandwich at a federal officer during a confrontation in downtown D.C., according to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
A Department of Justice worker has been fired and charged with a felony after allegedly throwing a Subway sandwich at a federal officer during a confrontation in downtown D.C., according to Attorney General Pam Bondi.



















