Trump picks former Texas school official for Deputy Secretary of Education role
Donald Trump picked Penny Schwinn, a former TEA official, to serve as the next United States Deputy Secretary of Education.
Donald Trump picked Penny Schwinn, a former TEA official, to serve as the next United States Deputy Secretary of Education.
Biden says 28th Amendment, the ERA, should be considered law
President Joe Biden has weighed in on the decades-long Equal Rights Amendment debate, but does his statement hold any weight? Experts say no.
President Joe Biden has weighed in on the decades-long Equal Rights Amendment debate, but does his statement hold any weight? Experts say no.
People's March 2025: What to know about anti-Trump rally
What is the People’s March? The historic Women’s March of 2017 is back in Washington DC to protest Donald Trump’s inauguration, this time with a new name and brand.
What is the People’s March? The historic Women’s March of 2017 is back in Washington DC to protest Donald Trump’s inauguration, this time with a new name and brand.
Trump Inauguration SmarTrip cards being resold on eBay
Limited-edition Metro cards for President-elect Trump’s inauguration are available as some begin reselling on eBay.
Limited-edition Metro cards for President-elect Trump’s inauguration are available as some begin reselling on eBay.
Will Biden leave Trump a note? The presidential tradition explained
A look at the history of presidential letters and whether President Biden will continue the tradition by writing a note for his predecessor-turned-successor, Donald Trump.
A look at the history of presidential letters and whether President Biden will continue the tradition by writing a note for his predecessor-turned-successor, Donald Trump.
Kristi Noem faces Senate confirmation hearing
So far, Kristi Noem appears to have strong backing from GOP senators who will be crucial to her confirmation as head of the Department of Homeland Security.
So far, Kristi Noem appears to have strong backing from GOP senators who will be crucial to her confirmation as head of the Department of Homeland Security.
FAA orders 'mishap investigation' of SpaceX Starship explosion
The FAA has ordered SpaceX to investigate what caused on of the company's Starships to explode over Turks and Caicos Thursday.
The FAA has ordered SpaceX to investigate what caused on of the company's Starships to explode over Turks and Caicos Thursday.
Which bible will Trump use at his inauguration?
When President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office again on Jan. 20, he’ll do so with one hand on a bible.
When President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office again on Jan. 20, he’ll do so with one hand on a bible.
Trump Inauguration Day moved indoors due to extreme cold
President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office indoors due to the freezing temperatures expected during his inaugural ceremonies.
President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office indoors due to the freezing temperatures expected during his inaugural ceremonies.
Inauguration crowd sizes of the past, what to expect for Trump’s in 2025
Can Trump expect more attendees for his 2025 inauguration? And how did his 2017 crowd size compare with other recent presidents' inaugural attendance?
Can Trump expect more attendees for his 2025 inauguration? And how did his 2017 crowd size compare with other recent presidents' inaugural attendance?
Biden commutes sentences of nearly 2,500 non-violent drug offenders
Biden has now set the presidential record for most individual pardons and commutations issued. Here's what to know:
Biden has now set the presidential record for most individual pardons and commutations issued. Here's what to know:
Biden won’t enforce TikTok ban, leaving fate of app up to Trump
Congress last year in a law signed by President Joe Biden required that TikTok’s China-based parent company ByteDance divest the company by Jan. 19 or risk getting banned in the U.S.
Congress last year in a law signed by President Joe Biden required that TikTok’s China-based parent company ByteDance divest the company by Jan. 19 or risk getting banned in the U.S.
SpaceX Starship explodes in 'rapid unscheduled disassembly,' company says
A SpaceX spacecraft exploded during a test flight on Thursday.
A SpaceX spacecraft exploded during a test flight on Thursday.
Sen. Ted Cruz reintroduces bill to eliminate income taxes on tips
Sen. Ted Cruz introduced legislation that would like workers in traditionally tipped jobs deduct those tip from their income taxes.
Sen. Ted Cruz introduced legislation that would like workers in traditionally tipped jobs deduct those tip from their income taxes.
Trump official portrait released, bearing similarities to president-elect's 2023 mugshot
The official portraits of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance were unveiled Thursday. Trump's expression in his portrait has caused some people on social media to compare the image to his infamous booking photo taken in 2023.
The official portraits of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance were unveiled Thursday. Trump's expression in his portrait has caused some people on social media to compare the image to his infamous booking photo taken in 2023.
How Texans feel about Elon Musk, Jerry Jones, Joe Rogan, Beyonce and more
A new poll asked Texans how they feel about some of those famous figures in the state. Here's how they responded.
A new poll asked Texans how they feel about some of those famous figures in the state. Here's how they responded.
Trump's HUD secretary pick Scott Turner faces questions from senators
Former North Texas representative Scott Turner will take questions from senators as he looks to become Donald Trump's Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
Former North Texas representative Scott Turner will take questions from senators as he looks to become Donald Trump's Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
Trump Cabinet picks enter third day of Senate confirmation hearings
The Senate will continue confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees on Thursday, featuring several high-profile candidates.
The Senate will continue confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees on Thursday, featuring several high-profile candidates.
Biden warns America about 'ultra-wealthy' in positions of power 'going unchecked' in farewell address
President Joe Biden will deliver a farewell address to the nation Wednesday from the Oval Office at 8 p.m. Eastern. Here's what to know.
President Joe Biden will deliver a farewell address to the nation Wednesday from the Oval Office at 8 p.m. Eastern. Here's what to know.
Texas House moves forward after new speaker was elected
The 89th Texas Legislative Session is now underway. With new leadership roles in place, lawmakers are focusing on which bills to start moving forward.
The 89th Texas Legislative Session is now underway. With new leadership roles in place, lawmakers are focusing on which bills to start moving forward.