Texas lawmakers debate bill banning soda, candy from SNAP benefits
Texas lawmakers are debating a bill that would prevent people from using SNAP benefits on junk food like soda, candy, chips, and cookies
Texas lawmakers are debating a bill that would prevent people from using SNAP benefits on junk food like soda, candy, chips, and cookies
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to block rehiring of fired federal workers
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to block a judge’s order requiring the rehiring of 16,000 federal workers fired as part of a downsizing effort.
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to block a judge’s order requiring the rehiring of 16,000 federal workers fired as part of a downsizing effort.
Texas Senate bill would ban BYOB strip clubs
A new Texas bill would close a loophole that allows some strip clubs and other sexually-oriented businesses to stay open later than bars and restaurants.
A new Texas bill would close a loophole that allows some strip clubs and other sexually-oriented businesses to stay open later than bars and restaurants.
Schumer refuses to step down as Senate Dem leader, defends shutdown vote
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has refused to step down from his leadership position, as Democratic infighting worsens while the party struggles to agree on messaging to challenge President Donald Trump.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has refused to step down from his leadership position, as Democratic infighting worsens while the party struggles to agree on messaging to challenge President Donald Trump.
Mia Love, 1st Black Republican woman elected to Congress, dies at 49
Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love of Utah, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, has died at 49, according to a statement posted by her family. Here's what to know.
Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love of Utah, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, has died at 49, according to a statement posted by her family. Here's what to know.
Pentagon announces investigation into leaks, which could include polygraph tests
The Pentagon said its intelligence and law enforcement arms are probing 'recent unauthorized disclosures' of national security information.
The Pentagon said its intelligence and law enforcement arms are probing 'recent unauthorized disclosures' of national security information.
The White House announces new fighter jets
Tensions are escalating between the US and Iran, even as the Trump administration pushes for a nuclear deal. It comes as the Pentagon announced it's building its next generation of fighter jets while denying reports that Elon Musk will be briefed on the possibility of war with China
Tensions are escalating between the US and Iran, even as the Trump administration pushes for a nuclear deal. It comes as the Pentagon announced it's building its next generation of fighter jets while denying reports that Elon Musk will be briefed on the possibility of war with China
The White House vs the Judicial Branch
The Trump administration was in court again as a judge weighs whether the president can use a centuries-old law to expel undocumented immigrants the government classifies as terrorists
The Trump administration was in court again as a judge weighs whether the president can use a centuries-old law to expel undocumented immigrants the government classifies as terrorists
Ken Paxton impeachment trial cost taxpayers $5.1M, state audit finds
A state audit of the Ken Paxton impeachment trial shows 86% of expenses in the trial came from contracted services such as attorneys and investigators.
A state audit of the Ken Paxton impeachment trial shows 86% of expenses in the trial came from contracted services such as attorneys and investigators.
Elon Musk meets with Pete Hegseth at Pentagon to discuss 'efficiencies'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with billionaire Elon Musk at the Pentagon Friday, but Musk wouldn't say whether he received a classified briefing on China.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with billionaire Elon Musk at the Pentagon Friday, but Musk wouldn't say whether he received a classified briefing on China.
Sen. John Cornyn holds roundtable meeting in South Austin
On Thursday, Senator John Cornyn held a roundtable meeting in South Austin as a protest erupted outside his office.
On Thursday, Senator John Cornyn held a roundtable meeting in South Austin as a protest erupted outside his office.
John Cornyn hosts roundtable in Austin
On Thursday, Senator John Cornyn held a roundtable meeting in South Austin as a protest erupted outside his office.
On Thursday, Senator John Cornyn held a roundtable meeting in South Austin as a protest erupted outside his office.
Texas lawmakers Greg Casar, Erin Zwiener hold town hall at Texas State
Texas State welcomed Congressman Greg Casar and State Representative Erin Zwiener on Thursday for a town hall.
Texas State welcomed Congressman Greg Casar and State Representative Erin Zwiener on Thursday for a town hall.
Greg Casar and Erin Zwiener hold town hall at TXST
Texas State welcomed Congressman Greg Casar and State Representative Erin Zwiener on Thursday for a town hall.
Texas State welcomed Congressman Greg Casar and State Representative Erin Zwiener on Thursday for a town hall.
Atlanta man freed after 2 years in Taliban captivity, State Department says
An American man who was held captive in Afghanistan for over two years has been freed by the Taliban and is now on his way back to the United States.
An American man who was held captive in Afghanistan for over two years has been freed by the Taliban and is now on his way back to the United States.
Latest update in Trump's trade war
In less than two weeks, the Trump administration is expected to announce sweeping tariffs against many of the countries American imports goods from. The European Union is pulling back on their plans for retaliation in hopes of preventing a trade war
In less than two weeks, the Trump administration is expected to announce sweeping tariffs against many of the countries American imports goods from. The European Union is pulling back on their plans for retaliation in hopes of preventing a trade war
Trump dismantles Department of Education
President Trump attempts to dismantle the Department of Education with the latest executive order
President Trump attempts to dismantle the Department of Education with the latest executive order
Trump signs order to 'begin eliminating' Department of Education
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aiming to "begin eliminating the federal Department of Education once and for all."
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aiming to "begin eliminating the federal Department of Education once and for all."
Texas Senate passes bill to require Ten Commandments in public schools
The Texas Senate passed a new bill that would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms.
The Texas Senate passed a new bill that would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms.
Trump Highway in Austin? Texas lawmaker files bill to change I-35 to 'President Donald J. Trump Highway'
A new bill has been filed to change I-35 in Travis County to President Donald J. Trump Highway.
A new bill has been filed to change I-35 in Travis County to President Donald J. Trump Highway.