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Kristi Noem faces Senate confirmation hearing

January 17, 2025 2:55pm CST

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

January 17, 2025 2:07pm CST

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?

January 17, 2025 1:16pm CST

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

January 17, 2025 12:24pm CST

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

January 17, 2025 11:21am CST

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

January 17, 2025 5:54am CST

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

January 16, 2025 8:33pm CST

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

January 16, 2025 5:48pm CST

A SpaceX spacecraft exploded during a test flight on Thursday.

Sen. Ted Cruz reintroduces bill to eliminate income taxes on tips

January 16, 2025 4:52pm CST

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

January 16, 2025 1:44pm CST

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

January 16, 2025 1:14pm CST

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

January 16, 2025 9:06am CST

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

January 16, 2025 8:24am CST

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

January 15, 2025 8:52pm CST

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

January 15, 2025 5:43pm CST

The 89th Texas Legislative Session is now underway. With new leadership roles in place, lawmakers are focusing on which bills to start moving forward.

New poll: Americans are skeptical of these Trump Cabinet nominees

January 15, 2025 10:09am CST

Several of Donald Trump’s highest-profile Cabinet nominees are viewed more negatively than positively by Americans, a new poll found. Pete Hegseth is among the least popular.