Cruz says Democrats want to cancel Christmas, Thanksgiving
Ted Cruz is reviving an old Republican Party talking point by accusing Democrats of trying to cancel Christmas and Thanksgiving in an interview with Fox News.
Ted Cruz is reviving an old Republican Party talking point by accusing Democrats of trying to cancel Christmas and Thanksgiving in an interview with Fox News.
Election 2026: What to know about the November midterm key races
Election 2026 will determine which party controls Congress, with Republicans defending narrow majorities in both the House and Senate.
Election 2026 will determine which party controls Congress, with Republicans defending narrow majorities in both the House and Senate.
Todd Blanche confirmed as attorney general
Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, has been confirmed as the next U.S. attorney general in a narrow 50-49 vote.
Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, has been confirmed as the next U.S. attorney general in a narrow 50-49 vote.
Texas governor’s race tightens as Abbott’s lead over Hinojosa shrinks in new poll
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s lead over his Democratic rival Gina Hinojosa has shrunk, according to a new poll released Friday.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s lead over his Democratic rival Gina Hinojosa has shrunk, according to a new poll released Friday.
DOJ: Duke Law illegally used race in consideration for admission
The Justice Department accused Duke University’s law school of wrongfully using race-based factors in its admissions process, as the Trump administration continues its enforcement on diversity practices in higher education.
The Justice Department accused Duke University’s law school of wrongfully using race-based factors in its admissions process, as the Trump administration continues its enforcement on diversity practices in higher education.
New Texas polls show a tight Senate race between Talarico and Paxton
Two recent polls show Democrat James Talarico narrowly leading Republican Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate race.
Two recent polls show Democrat James Talarico narrowly leading Republican Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate race.
Patrick trails Democrat in Texas lieutenant governor’s race, new poll says
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick appears to be trailing Democrat Vikki Goodwin in the race to keep his job, according to a poll released Friday.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick appears to be trailing Democrat Vikki Goodwin in the race to keep his job, according to a poll released Friday.
Trump mulls executive order on vaccines and autism: report
The Trump administration is considering an executive order to explore potential links between vaccines and autism, reopening an issue despite years of scientific evidence showing no connection between the two.
The Trump administration is considering an executive order to explore potential links between vaccines and autism, reopening an issue despite years of scientific evidence showing no connection between the two.
Trump renews push to limit birthright citizenship despite Supreme Court ruling
President Donald Trump is once again trying to limit birthright citizenship, despite his first attempt being rejected by the Supreme Court.
President Donald Trump is once again trying to limit birthright citizenship, despite his first attempt being rejected by the Supreme Court.
Trump administration moves to decertify Kentucky organ donation group
The Trump administration said Wednesday it will shut down a Kentucky organ donation group accused of continuing plans for organ retrieval from some patients who unexpectedly showed signs of life.
The Trump administration said Wednesday it will shut down a Kentucky organ donation group accused of continuing plans for organ retrieval from some patients who unexpectedly showed signs of life.
Mitch McConnell discharged from rehab, will continue recovery at home
Sen. Mitch McConnell says he has been discharged from a rehabilitation center and will continue intensive physical therapy at home following a fall that led to weeks of treatment.
Sen. Mitch McConnell says he has been discharged from a rehabilitation center and will continue intensive physical therapy at home following a fall that led to weeks of treatment.
How contempt of Congress works - and the next steps in the contempt case against Dr. Fauci
The committee’s vote on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt is the first step in the process, but the next step has yet to be decided.
The committee’s vote on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt is the first step in the process, but the next step has yet to be decided.
Texas Children's Hospital has 90 days to open 'detransition clinic' under terms of settlement
Texas Children’s Hospital must open a free “detransition clinic” by October under a settlement with the state.
Texas Children’s Hospital must open a free “detransition clinic” by October under a settlement with the state.
Rep. Chuck Edwards ends campaign after ethics committee cites inappropriate conduct
North Carolina Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards announced Wednesday that he is ending his reelection campaign, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured.
North Carolina Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards announced Wednesday that he is ending his reelection campaign, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured.
Dr. Fauci held in contempt of Congress by Senate committee
A Senate committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after his recent testimony before lawmakers during which he invoked his Fifth Amendment rights more than one hundred times.
A Senate committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after his recent testimony before lawmakers during which he invoked his Fifth Amendment rights more than one hundred times.
Texas county accused of changing voting maps after primary elections
Voting rights groups say Galveston County plans to use new precinct maps in November after holding March primaries under older boundaries.
Voting rights groups say Galveston County plans to use new precinct maps in November after holding March primaries under older boundaries.
Erica Schwartz: Who is the new CDC director?
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Here’s what to know about her.
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Here’s what to know about her.
Texas investigates American Academy of Pediatrics over childhood vaccine recommendations
The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.
The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.
Democrats set sights on open Texas border district in expansion of midterm targets
On Wednesday, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added 12 new districts to their “Districts in Play," a group of Republican-held or open seats in the House of Representatives that they feel are prime for a Democratic takeover.
On Wednesday, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added 12 new districts to their “Districts in Play," a group of Republican-held or open seats in the House of Representatives that they feel are prime for a Democratic takeover.
British citizen living in Katy faces sentencing for illegally voting in U.S. election
A British citizen living in Katy admitted to illegally voting in the 2020 federal election, officials say.
A British citizen living in Katy admitted to illegally voting in the 2020 federal election, officials say.