Trump announces new lawyers for his impeachment trial

Donald Trump on Sunday named two lawyers to his impeachment defense team, one day after it was revealed that the former president had parted ways with an earlier set of attorneys.

GOP Rep Kinzinger starts PAC to resist party’s Trump embrace

Rep. Adam Kinzinger is launching a political action committee to push back against a House GOP leadership team and party that he says has become too closely aligned to the former president.

Trump loses lead lawyers days before impeachment trial

Former President Donald Trump has parted ways with his lead impeachment lawyers little more than a week before his trial, two people familiar with the situation said Saturday.

Facebook wants you to comment on its Trump ban. Here's how.

Facebook's Oversight Board is calling for public input regarding the indefinite suspension of former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts.

Biden warns of growing ‘cost of inaction’ on $1.9T COVID-19 relief plan

The White House says the Biden administration is searching for “creative” ways to garner public support for the COVID relief package that has gotten a cold shoulder from Senate Republicans.

President Biden visits wounded soldiers at Walter Reed

President Joe Biden visited wounded soldiers at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda on Friday during his first major trip beyond the White House since the inauguration.

Trump-supporting Illinois couple charged in US Capitol riot

Federal authorities have charged an Illinois couple who posed for a photograph inside the U.S. Capitol decked out in Trump 2020 attire during the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection.

Ex-FBI lawyer Kevin Clinesmith given probation for altering email in Russia probe

Former FBI lawyer Kevin Clinesmith has been sentenced to probation for altering a document the DOJ relied on during its surveillance of an aide to President Donald Trump during the Russia investigation.

Man who wore horns at Capitol riot willing to speak at Trump's trial, lawyer says

The lawyer for "QAnon Shaman" Jacob Chansley says his client is willing to testify at former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, saying Chansley "feels betrayed by the president" after Trump's refusal to grant him a pardon.

Beto O'Rourke considering run for governor of Texas

Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-Texas, is considering throwing his hat in the ring for the 2022 Texas governor’s race. 

Man who wore horns at riot willing to speak at Trump's trial

The lawyer for an Arizona man who took part in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol while sporting face paint, no shirt and a furry hat with horns is offering to have his client testify at former President Donald Trump’s upcoming impeachment trial.

Pres. Biden signs executive order to reopen ACA enrollment

President Biden signed an executive order today to help many people who lost or can't afford health insurance during the pandemic. 

Austin doctor tapped to be chief medical officer for Homeland Security

Dr. Pritesh Gandhi will serve as the principal adviser to the DHS secretary, the FEMA administrator, and DHS senior leadership on medical and public health issues.

'Trying to get me killed': Ocasio-Cortez destroys Cruz's attempt at common ground

AOC isn't having any of Cruz's purported bipartisanship over the GameStop stock battle because the GOP isn't being held accountable for the Capitol riot.

Biden opens sign-up window for health coverage to uninsured amid COVID-19 pandemic

President Joe Biden signed an executive order to reopen the HealthCare.gov insurance markets for a special sign-up opportunity geared to people needing coverage in the coronavirus pandemic.

Abbott signs executive order to protect energy industry from federal overreach

Abbott held a roundtable discussion with energy workers, leaders, and advocates on how to support energy workers and the energy industry in Texas.

Harper-Madison named mayor pro tem, council promises Alter to be next

Natasha Harper Madison of district 1 is now mayor pro tem, and Allison Alter of district 10 will likely be the city’s next mayor pro tem.

New MAGA Patriot Party picks San Antonio as headquarters

Supporting former President Trump is listed as a reason for the MAGA Patriot Party, but a “disavowal” notice states it is not authorized by Trump.