Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state

Marco Rubio has been confirmed as secretary of state in a unanimous Senate vote, becoming the first Latino to hold the position.

Inauguration Day: Trump Burger in Flatonia holds watch party

A Trump-centric eatery in Flatonia held a watch party for the 60th Presidential Inauguration. Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president on Monday.

Vivek Ramaswamy leaves DOGE; expected to run for Ohio governor

Vivek Ramaswamy has stepped down from the Department of Government Efficiency, leaving Elon Musk to lead the Trump-backed task force alone. Ramaswamy is expected to run for Ohio governor in 2026.

Border Watch: Inauguration Day Special
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Coverage from the U.S.-Mexico border following President Donald Trump's inauguration and commentary from political experts from across Texas.

AG Ken Paxton sues Biden during final hours of presidency to stop ban on offshore drilling

Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the Biden Administration during its final hours to prevent President Joe Biden’s restriction of offshore drilling, saying it is in violation of federal law.

What is an executive order?

Here's what an executive order is, how it works, and its limitations in the U.S. government, as President Trump prepares to use them on his first day back in office.

Trump Inauguration 2025: Here's who will and won't attend

The second inauguration of Donald Trump is expected to draw former presidents, tech billionaires, world leaders, and performers. Here are some notable attendees for the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies:

Texas has a House speaker, what's next? | Texas: The Issue Is

The Texas: The Issue Is Trio was in Austin for the start of the session and sat down with representatives to talk about the future of both parties.

Trump considers 90-day TikTok extension as app announces temporary US shutdown

President-elect Donald Trump announced he will "most likely" grant TikTok a 90-day extension to finalize a deal that could prevent a U.S. ban on the app.

Biden says 28th Amendment, the ERA, should be considered law

President Joe Biden has weighed in on the decades-long Equal Rights Amendment debate, but does his statement hold any weight? Experts say no.

People's March 2025: What to know about anti-Trump rally

What is the People’s March? The historic Women’s March of 2017 is back in Washington DC to protest Donald Trump’s inauguration, this time with a new name and brand.

Will Biden leave Trump a note? The presidential tradition explained

A look at the history of presidential letters and whether President Biden will continue the tradition by writing a note for his predecessor-turned-successor, Donald Trump.

Kristi Noem faces Senate confirmation hearing

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.

Which bible will Trump use at his inauguration?

When President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office again on Jan. 20, he’ll do so with one hand on a bible.