In Tampa, Pence praises Florida's 'innovative' coronavirus response efforts

As COVID-19 cases across Tampa Bay continue to rise in record jumps, the head of the White House Coronavirus Task Force made a visit to Tampa to praise the governor and his efforts to slow the virus.

Abbott, HHSC extend emergency SNAP benefits during COVID-19 pandemic

The emergency July allotments are in addition to the $628 million in benefits previously provided to Texans in April, May, and June.

Gov. Abbott issues statewide face covering requirement for Texans

"Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases, with few exceptions."

Justices keep hold on secret Russia investigation material

Arguments themselves might not even take place before Americans decide whether to give President Donald Trump a second term.

NBA2K21 honors Kobe Bryant with Mamba Edition covers

NBA legend Kobe Bryant will be honored with NBA2K21 Mamba Edition covers, it was revealed Thursday. 

President Trump supports new round of direct coronavirus payments

President Trump also said he wants payments larger than the $1,200 the government sent to most individuals earlier this year.

Trump says he looks like Lone Ranger in a mask and likes it

After long resisting wearing a mask in public, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he thinks it makes him look like the Lone Ranger — and he likes it.

Ex-Bush officials launch super PAC backing Biden over Trump

A group of former George W. Bush administration and campaign officials have launched a new super PAC supporting Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden.

Trump blasts de Blasio for plans to paint ‘Black Lives Matter’ in front of Trump Tower

“NYC is cutting Police $’s by ONE BILLION DOLLARS, and yet the @NYCMayor is going to paint a big, expensive, yellow Black Lives Matter sign on Fifth Avenue, denigrating this luxury Avenue,” Trump tweeted Wednesday.

Trump threatens to veto defense bill in order to keep Confederate base names

President Donald Trump is vowing to veto a massive defense bill to keep military bases such as Fort Bragg named after Confederate officers, swimming against sentiment in his own party and imperiling a 3% pay raise for the troops.

Trump faces pressure over Russia bounties to kill US troops

President Donald Trump is coming under growing pressure from lawmakers to respond to allegations that Russia offered bounties for killing American troops in Afghanistan.

Biden: Trump has failed at home on virus, abroad with Putin

The one-two punch reflects the core of Biden’s candidacy, which he built on the argument that Trump is morally and temperamentally unfit to lead the nation.

Trump: Washington Square Arch vandals should face federal charges

Trump is calling for two suspects to turn themselves in on federal charges for vandalizing statues of George Washington in New York City. 

Judge temporarily blocks tell-all book by Trump's niece

A New York state judge has temporarily blocked publication of a tell-all book by President Donald Trump's niece after the president's brother sued to stop it.

Abbott provides update on where Texas' reopening, restrictions stand

On Monday, Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe called on the governor to allow metropolitan areas to roll all the way back to stay-at-home orders based on circumstance, but the governor is against returning to a shutdown.

Austin City Council holds special meeting to discuss COVID-19

The meeting comes as the number of cases and hospitalizations in the state and in Austin-Travis County continue to rise.

Abbott, HHSC extend deadline for pandemic food benefits for families

Eligible families include those with children who lost access to free or reduced-price school meals through the National School Lunch Program due to school closures.