Biden calls for new gun restrictions following deadly Uvalde, Texas school shooting
An anguished and angry President Joe Biden is calling for new restrictions on firearms after a gunman massacred 18 children at a Texas elementary school.
Ken Paxton successfully fends off George P. Bush in GOP primary runoff
Bush, who has served for seven years as the state’s land commissioner, campaigned on restoring integrity to the attorney general’s office and hit Paxton for his legal and ethical troubles.
5 things to watch during 2022 Texas’ primary runoffs
Tuesday’s elections will solidify the major parties’ statewide tickets and have national political implications.
Bernie Sanders backs Jessica Cisneros and her promises to Texas' working class
In his remarks Friday, Bernie Sanders addressed health care in America, housing and debt and boosted Jessica Cisneros' working-class credentials.
2022 midterms: Georgia primary takes center stage, Texas holding runoffs
Five states are holding midterm elections on Tuesday, including Georgia, where endorsements from former President Donald Trump seek revenge for his 2020 election defeat in the state.
Businesses that help employees get abortions could be next target of Texas lawmakers
Fourteen GOP legislators warned Lyft that they’d seek to ban companies that pay for abortions from doing business in Texas. The extent of support for the idea is unclear.
Seven years later, still no trial for Texas AG Ken Paxton
Not many people charged with felony crimes go seven years without ever standing trial. One of them is Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
2022 midterms: What to watch in Georgia, Texas, elsewhere
In Texas, two runoffs are drawing outsize attention: Attorney General Ken Paxton is trying to hold off Land Commissioner George P. Bush, while Rep. Henry Cuellar is trying to fend off his progressive challenger in a rematch from 2020.
Bernie Sanders backs Jessica Cisneros and her promises to Texas' working class
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is showing his support for congressional candidate Jessica Cisneros. Sanders hopes she will add to the ranks of progressive lawmakers in Washington.
Abbott activates border security response in preparation for Title 42 expiring
Gov. Abbott directed DPS, Texas Military Department, and Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to coordinate Texas’ response on border security in preparation for Title 42 expiring on Monday, May 23.
Cornyn: Texas AG Ken Paxton’s legal woes an ‘embarrassment’
“This is the chief law enforcement officer of the state of Texas and it’s a source of embarrassment to me that that has been unresolved,” John Cornyn told reporters.
The U.S. census estimates it missed more than a half-million Texans during 2020 count
Immigrants, people living in poverty and non-English speakers were among the most likely to be missed, yet the crucial count received lackluster promotion by Texas state government.
George W. Bush makes unfortunate Iraq gaffe when condemning Putin's Ukraine invasion
Bush laughed off the Iraq-Ukraine flub, referencing his age
Ken Paxton, George P. Bush to face off in primary runoffs for attorney general
There are big statewide races on the ballot for next Tuesday’s runoff, but we aren't seeing as much of a campaign ad blitz as early voting started Monday. The race with the biggest spotlight is the Republican primary runoff for Texas attorney general.
Texas primary runoff election: Early voting now underway
Early voting in Texas primary runoff election is now underway. Take a look at the statewide races on the ballot.
Former foster care children give firsthand accounts to Texas Senate committee
After four hours of testimony from experts in the foster care industry, it was this panel of young women with firsthand experience in the foster system who provided the most eye-opening information.
Will there will be enough power for peak demands in Texas this summer?
According to a report on Monday, ERCOT is indicating there is sufficient generating capacity to serve peak demands this summer.
Starbucks will cover travel for workers seeking abortions, gender-confirmation procedures
Starbucks said Monday it will pay the travel expenses for U.S. employees to access abortion and gender-confirmation procedures if those services aren’t available within 100 miles of a worker’s home.
In Texas visit, Donald Trump rallies Republican voters to deliver a GOP wave in November midterms
Despite losing in 2020, Trump continues to have outsized influence among conservatives and his endorsements of candidates have carried significant clout in the Republican Party.
GOP's new midterm attack: Blaming Biden for formula shortage
Parents are suddenly running into bare supermarket and pharmacy shelves in part because of ongoing supply disruptions and a recent safety recall.