Paxton says he might drop from Senate race if federal voter ID bill passes
Texas AG Ken Paxton says he would consider dropping out of the U.S. Senate runoff election if Congress passes the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to vote.
Texas AG Ken Paxton says he would consider dropping out of the U.S. Senate runoff election if Congress passes the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to vote.
House rejects Iran war powers resolution
The U.S. House has narrowly rejected a war powers resolution that would have stopped President Trump from further attacks on Iran without congressional approval.
The U.S. House has narrowly rejected a war powers resolution that would have stopped President Trump from further attacks on Iran without congressional approval.
RFK Jr faces pushback after questioning safety of Dunkin’, Starbucks sugary drinks
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ignited backlash online after questioning whether high-sugar iced coffee drinks sold at Dunkin’ and Starbucks are safe.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ignited backlash online after questioning whether high-sugar iced coffee drinks sold at Dunkin’ and Starbucks are safe.
Markwayne Mullin: What to know about the Oklahoma senator nominated to replace Kristi Noem
President Donald Trump nominated Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security Secretary after Kristi Noem’s ouster.
President Donald Trump nominated Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security Secretary after Kristi Noem’s ouster.
Trump removes Kristi Noem from Homeland Security post
President Donald Trump says he’s replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.
President Donald Trump says he’s replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.
Pam Bondi faces subpoena to answer questions over Epstein files
The House Oversight Committee voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer questions over the Justice Department’s management of files tied to the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation.
The House Oversight Committee voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer questions over the Justice Department’s management of files tied to the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation.
Texas Supreme Court blocks polling hours extension
Williamson County was at the focus of primary election night controversy after a judge ordered certain polling locations to extend voting hours.
Williamson County was at the focus of primary election night controversy after a judge ordered certain polling locations to extend voting hours.
Texas Primary: Attorney speaks on confusion after Texas Supreme Court blocks votes cast late
Williamson County was at the focus of primary election night controversy after a judge ordered certain polling locations to extend voting hours.
Williamson County was at the focus of primary election night controversy after a judge ordered certain polling locations to extend voting hours.
Rep. Talarico hosts victory party
Texas Rep. James Talarico won the Democratic nomination for state Senate. He's hosting a victory party to celebrate.
Texas Rep. James Talarico won the Democratic nomination for state Senate. He's hosting a victory party to celebrate.
James Talarico thanks supporters, warns billionaires in Senate primary victory speech
Texas Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, thanked his grassroots supporters and gave a warning to the "billionaire class" in his victory speech Wednesday night.
Texas Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, thanked his grassroots supporters and gave a warning to the "billionaire class" in his victory speech Wednesday night.
Texas Primary: GOP battle for U.S. Senate nomination should not go into runoff, Trump says
President Trump said the GOP battle for the Senate nomination should end now without a runoff in May. The idea comes as incumbent John Cornyn and challenger Ken Paxton were quick to start trading late night verbal punches.
President Trump said the GOP battle for the Senate nomination should end now without a runoff in May. The idea comes as incumbent John Cornyn and challenger Ken Paxton were quick to start trading late night verbal punches.
Texas Primaries: A look at the U.S. Senate race
President Trump said the GOP battle for the Senate nomination should end now without a runoff in May. The idea comes as incumbent John Cornyn and challenger Ken Paxton were quick to start trading late night verbal punches.
President Trump said the GOP battle for the Senate nomination should end now without a runoff in May. The idea comes as incumbent John Cornyn and challenger Ken Paxton were quick to start trading late night verbal punches.
Texas Primaries: Recap of high profile races
In some political races, we know who will be on the ballot in November. Other races will be going to a runoff election.
In some political races, we know who will be on the ballot in November. Other races will be going to a runoff election.
U.S. & Israel's attack Iran
The White House said U.S. Ground troops aren't currently "part of the plan" for its military operation in Iran, but also didn't rule them out. This is as Congress debates his wartime authority.
The White House said U.S. Ground troops aren't currently "part of the plan" for its military operation in Iran, but also didn't rule them out. This is as Congress debates his wartime authority.
How did Trump-endorsed candidates fare in the Texas primaries?
Trump's candidates won the Republican nomination in 24 of 28 U.S. House of Representatives primary elections. The other four are going to a runoff election in May.
Trump's candidates won the Republican nomination in 24 of 28 U.S. House of Representatives primary elections. The other four are going to a runoff election in May.
Senate fails to pass war powers resolution
In a vote Wednesday, the Senate failed to pass a war powers resolution which gives lawmakers an opportunity to demand congressional approval before any further attacks are carried out.
In a vote Wednesday, the Senate failed to pass a war powers resolution which gives lawmakers an opportunity to demand congressional approval before any further attacks are carried out.
2026 Texas primaries: Late votes cast at 2 WilCo polling places will not be counted
The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the counting of votes cast late at two Williamson County polling locations.
The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the counting of votes cast late at two Williamson County polling locations.
Kristi Noem argues immigration enforcement officers are following the law in day 2 of testimony
Kristi Noem faced House Democrats on Wednesday in the second day of a hearing over ICE operations and immigration enforcement policies.
Kristi Noem faced House Democrats on Wednesday in the second day of a hearing over ICE operations and immigration enforcement policies.
These Texas primary races are heading to a runoff
In Texas, a candidate must receive more than 50% of the vote total before they can be declared the winner. If no candidate reaches that threshold, a runoff election is held between the two top vote-getters.
In Texas, a candidate must receive more than 50% of the vote total before they can be declared the winner. If no candidate reaches that threshold, a runoff election is held between the two top vote-getters.
Minnesota Fraud: Walz, Ellison testify before House Oversight Committee
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are testifying before the House Oversight Committee to face questions about alleged misuse of federal funds intended for social services and Medicaid programs. Watch live here.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are testifying before the House Oversight Committee to face questions about alleged misuse of federal funds intended for social services and Medicaid programs. Watch live here.



















