President Trump cementing death penalty legacy up to Biden inaugural
If the five upcoming federal executions go as planned, it will make 13 executions since July -- and will cement Trump’s legacy as the most prolific execution president in over 130 years.
If the five upcoming federal executions go as planned, it will make 13 executions since July -- and will cement Trump’s legacy as the most prolific execution president in over 130 years.
Trump's attorney Rudy Giuliani hospitalized after contracting COVID-19
President Trump tweeted his attorney Rudy Giuliani has tested positive for the coronavirus.
President Trump tweeted his attorney Rudy Giuliani has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Pressure mounts on Biden to make diverse picks for top posts
President-elect Joe Biden is facing increasing pressure to expand the racial and ideological diversity in his choices for Cabinet and other top jobs.
President-elect Joe Biden is facing increasing pressure to expand the racial and ideological diversity in his choices for Cabinet and other top jobs.
Mayor Adler pens open letter to apologize for trip to Cabo San Lucas
In the letter, Adler says he will work to earn back the public's trust and says that the trip set a "bad example."
In the letter, Adler says he will work to earn back the public's trust and says that the trip set a "bad example."
President Donald Trump holds rally in Georgia
President Donald Trump held a rally in Valdosta, Georgia Saturday night. Officially, the rally was to show support for Georgia Republican Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue. They are facing Democrats Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock in an election on Jan. 5 which will determine control of the Senate.
President Donald Trump held a rally in Valdosta, Georgia Saturday night. Officially, the rally was to show support for Georgia Republican Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue. They are facing Democrats Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock in an election on Jan. 5 which will determine control of the Senate.
Court OKs Trump using $3.6B in military money for wall construction
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a December 2019 ruling
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a December 2019 ruling
Twitter weighs in on whether Trump could be banned after leaving office
Once President-elect Joe Biden assumes office on Inauguration Day, Twitter could remove President Trump’s special privileges as a high-profile world leader and treat his account as a normal one.
Once President-elect Joe Biden assumes office on Inauguration Day, Twitter could remove President Trump’s special privileges as a high-profile world leader and treat his account as a normal one.
Gov. Abbott proposes state takes over policing downtown Austin
The governor's plan would establish state control between the lake and 32nd Street and I-35 to Lamar or Mopac. That stretch includes UT, the Capitol, the Governor's Mansion and the downtown business district.
The governor's plan would establish state control between the lake and 32nd Street and I-35 to Lamar or Mopac. That stretch includes UT, the Capitol, the Governor's Mansion and the downtown business district.
Judge orders Trump administration to accept new DACA applications
The Trump administration must accept new applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program that protects some young immigrants from deportation, a federal judge ruled Friday, in vacating a memo from the acting Homeland Security secretary that had suspended it.
The Trump administration must accept new applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program that protects some young immigrants from deportation, a federal judge ruled Friday, in vacating a memo from the acting Homeland Security secretary that had suspended it.
Trump campaign files lawsuit seeking to void Georgia's presidential race results
The Trump campaign has filed a lawsuit in the Fulton County Superior Court seeking to void the results of the election on Nov. 3.
The Trump campaign has filed a lawsuit in the Fulton County Superior Court seeking to void the results of the election on Nov. 3.
President-elect Joe Biden officially secures Electoral College majority
California certified its presidential election Friday and appointed 55 electors pledged to vote for Democrat Joe Biden, officially handing him the Electoral College majority needed to win the White House.
California certified its presidential election Friday and appointed 55 electors pledged to vote for Democrat Joe Biden, officially handing him the Electoral College majority needed to win the White House.
Trump orders approximately 700 US troops to leave Somalia
The Pentagon says President Donald Trump has ordered most of the approximately 700 troops in Somalia to leave the country.
The Pentagon says President Donald Trump has ordered most of the approximately 700 troops in Somalia to leave the country.
Joe Biden to call for 100 days of mask-wearing
“On the first day I’m inaugurated, I’m going to ask the public for 100 days to mask. Just 100 days to mask — not forever, just 100 days. And I think we’ll see a significant reduction” in the virus, Biden said.
“On the first day I’m inaugurated, I’m going to ask the public for 100 days to mask. Just 100 days to mask — not forever, just 100 days. And I think we’ll see a significant reduction” in the virus, Biden said.
Dr. Fauci says he 'absolutely' accepted offer to be Biden's chief medical adviser
President-elect Joe Biden asked Dr. Anthony Fauci to serve as his chief medical adviser, a role the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) said he “absolutely” accepted.
President-elect Joe Biden asked Dr. Anthony Fauci to serve as his chief medical adviser, a role the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) said he “absolutely” accepted.
Supreme Court asked again to block Biden win in Pennsylvania
Biden beat President Donald Trump by more than 80,000 votes in Pennsylvania, a state Trump had won in 2016. Most mail-in ballots were submitted by Democrats.
Biden beat President Donald Trump by more than 80,000 votes in Pennsylvania, a state Trump had won in 2016. Most mail-in ballots were submitted by Democrats.
Biden says Trump should attend inauguration to demonstrate commitment to peaceful transfer of power
President-elect Joe Biden says it is important that President Donald Trump attend his inauguration only in the sense that it would demonstrate the nation’s commitment to a peaceful transfer of power between political rivals.
President-elect Joe Biden says it is important that President Donald Trump attend his inauguration only in the sense that it would demonstrate the nation’s commitment to a peaceful transfer of power between political rivals.
Mayor Adler faces more backlash from Austin community after Cabo trip
Austinites are reacting to the news that Mayor Adler recently took a trip to Mexico last month despite telling community members to stay home.
Austinites are reacting to the news that Mayor Adler recently took a trip to Mexico last month despite telling community members to stay home.
Biden plans to retain Dr. Fauci, call for 100 days of mask-wearing
Joe Biden said Thursday that he will ask Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks as one of his first acts as president, stopping just short of the nationwide mandate he's pushed before to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Joe Biden said Thursday that he will ask Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks as one of his first acts as president, stopping just short of the nationwide mandate he's pushed before to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
ATPE weighs in on COVID-19 vaccine access for Texas educators
The Association of Texas Professional Educators says that the availability of a COVID-19 vaccine is "welcome news."
The Association of Texas Professional Educators says that the availability of a COVID-19 vaccine is "welcome news."
Trump teases 2024 presidential run during White House Christmas party
President Donald Trump is teasing running again for president in 2024 as he hosted a holiday reception at the White House.
President Donald Trump is teasing running again for president in 2024 as he hosted a holiday reception at the White House.