Bondi, Rubio defend Trump agendas in heated cabinet hearings

The second day of Senate confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet featured contentious exchanges, with nominees addressing concerns about their independence and policy priorities.

Hegseth stumped by question about ASEAN; here's what it is

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, was questioned about ASEAN during a heated Senate confirmation and struggled with his response.

New poll: Americans are skeptical of these Trump Cabinet nominees

Several of Donald Trump’s highest-profile Cabinet nominees are viewed more negatively than positively by Americans, a new poll found. Pete Hegseth is among the least popular.

Nancy Mace challenges Jasmine Crockett to ‘take it outside’ in House hearing

Rep. Nancy Mace took offense when Rep. Jasmine Crockett said "child, listen" in a response, sparking a contentious back-and-forth in which Mace challenged Crockett to "take it outside."

Dustin Burrows elected as Texas Speaker of the House. Here's what it means

As the new House Speaker Rep. Burrows (R-Lubbock) will have a critical role in deciding the legislative priorities during the new session.

Bastrop Mayor Lyle Nelson resigns effective immediately

Bastrop Mayor Lyle Nelson has resigned his position effective immediately, saying he will "no longer be a focal point for these self-serving interests to deflect from their actions."

Texas representative proposes to partner after being sworn into office

Texas Representative Venton Jones (D-Dallas) kicked off the beginning of a new legislative session by popping the question to his partner.

Pete Hegseth faces Senate confirmation for Defense Secretary: What to know

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, underwent his Senate confirmation hearings on Tuesday, where senators scrutinized his fitness for the role due to his past as a combat veteran and TV host.

Special Counsel's final report on Trump's presidential election interference case released

In a highly anticipated report released Tuesday, Special counsel Jack Smith asserted that his team "stood up for the rule of law" during its investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.

Texas Legislature: Education policy is major priority for both parties

The Texas legislative session begins Tuesday, Jan. 14, and education policy will be a major priority for both Republicans and Democrats.

Texas Democrats on key issues heading into new legislative session

Texas Democrats Ann Johnson and Christina Morales discuss how the party will look to make their voices heard on topics like abortion and school vouchers as they head into another legislative session as the minority.

Jack Smith resigns from DOJ ahead of Trump presidency

Trump has long criticized the two outstanding federal legal proceedings against him, of which Smith was at the helm. Here’s what to know about Smith and the investigations.

Donald Trump hush money case sentencing
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President-elect Donald Trump is now the first president in U.S. history to be criminally convicted. A New York judge handed down the sentence in connection with Trump's business fraud conviction. Trump will not serve jail time but as FOX's Rebekah Castor reports he will likely still appeal the verdict.

What is unconditional discharge? Trump's sentence, explained

On Friday, Judge Juan M. Merchan sentenced President-elect Donald Trump to an unconditional discharge in connection with his hush money conviction. 

Trump gets no punishment in hush-money case sentencing

Judge Juan M. Merchan's sentence of “unconditional discharge" means no jail time or punishment for President-elect Trump other than having the conviction on his record.