Nancy Pelosi undergoes hip replacement surgery after a fall in Luxembourg
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, 84, was taken to the hospital in Europe on Friday after she sustained some sort of injury.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, 84, was taken to the hospital in Europe on Friday after she sustained some sort of injury.
Trump extends invites to China's Xi and other world leaders for his inauguration
The president-elect said he was thinking about inviting "certain people" to the inauguration during an appearance at the New York Stock Exchange.
The president-elect said he was thinking about inviting "certain people" to the inauguration during an appearance at the New York Stock Exchange.
Presidential pardons: Who has issued the most?
Presidents have broad authority to issue pardons – and they use the power a lot.
Presidents have broad authority to issue pardons – and they use the power a lot.
President Joe Biden's pardons: List
Here's a list of all of President Biden's pardons.
Here's a list of all of President Biden's pardons.
First poll results on Hegseth, Gabbard, and key Trump Cabinet picks
As President-elect Donald Trump continues to select nominees for his new administration, some Americans have their doubts about his choices, a new poll finds.
As President-elect Donald Trump continues to select nominees for his new administration, some Americans have their doubts about his choices, a new poll finds.
Texas professors self-censor for fear of retaliation, survey found
At least a third of respondents at UT-Austin, UT-Dallas and Texas A&M said they’re not sure administrators at their universities protect free speech on campus.
At least a third of respondents at UT-Austin, UT-Dallas and Texas A&M said they’re not sure administrators at their universities protect free speech on campus.
President-elect Donald Trump says Kari Lake will be Voice of America Director
President-elect Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Kari Lake will serve as the next Voice of America Director.
President-elect Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Kari Lake will serve as the next Voice of America Director.
Who is Kimberly Guilfoyle? A look at Trump's new pick for ambassador to Greece
Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former prosecutor and media personality, is President Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to Greece.
Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former prosecutor and media personality, is President Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to Greece.
Only 2 in 10 Americans approve of Biden's pardon of his son Hunter, poll finds
While most Americans do not agree with the president’s decision to pardon his son, they have a more favorable view of his performance in the White House, a new poll shows.
While most Americans do not agree with the president’s decision to pardon his son, they have a more favorable view of his performance in the White House, a new poll shows.
State agency to ask lawmakers for $300M to fix 'significant neglect' in Texas’ Medicaid enrollment system
The request, which includes hiring more staff and updating the online application system, comes as applicants must wait for months to receive approval for benefits.
The request, which includes hiring more staff and updating the online application system, comes as applicants must wait for months to receive approval for benefits.
Biden approves national security memo to assist Trump with China, Iran, North Korea and Russia
The memo was designed to help President-elect Donald Trump and his new administration with managing relationships between the U.S. and the four countries.
The memo was designed to help President-elect Donald Trump and his new administration with managing relationships between the U.S. and the four countries.
McConnell falls, sprains wrist after GOP luncheon
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell was walking out of a luncheon on Tuesday when he tripped and fell.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell was walking out of a luncheon on Tuesday when he tripped and fell.
Elon Musk warning Republicans against getting in Trump's way — or his
Some on Donald Trump’s team believe Elon Musk supports the president-elect’s plan but may pressure Republicans who he considers disloyal to Trump.
Some on Donald Trump’s team believe Elon Musk supports the president-elect’s plan but may pressure Republicans who he considers disloyal to Trump.
High-speed rail efforts in Texas have gained some momentum. The Texas Legislature and Donald Trump may change
A yearslong effort to bring high-speed rail to Texas has recently shown signs of life, but state lawmakers have consistently put up roadblocks to keep it from happening.
A yearslong effort to bring high-speed rail to Texas has recently shown signs of life, but state lawmakers have consistently put up roadblocks to keep it from happening.
Texas House Speaker race: Burrows, Cook vying for top spot
Dustin Burrows of Lubbock and David Cook of Mansfield both say they're confident they'll become Texas House Speaker when all is said and done.
Dustin Burrows of Lubbock and David Cook of Mansfield both say they're confident they'll become Texas House Speaker when all is said and done.
Hoax bomb threat to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene leads to deadly crash in Rome
Federal authorities are investigating a bomb threat against Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s home in north Georgia.
Federal authorities are investigating a bomb threat against Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s home in north Georgia.
‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year
Merriam-Webster has announced its word of the year, which happens to be an idea that both sides of the political spectrum agree on.
Merriam-Webster has announced its word of the year, which happens to be an idea that both sides of the political spectrum agree on.
Texas Rep. Gene Wu raises concerns about state's potential trade war with China
The State of Texas is taking action against China that some are worried could trigger a trade war with the superpower.
The State of Texas is taking action against China that some are worried could trigger a trade war with the superpower.
Trump vows to end birthright citizenship: Here's why that won't be easy
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end birthright citizenship on Day 1 of his second term, but the constitution makes that nearly impossible, scholars say.
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end birthright citizenship on Day 1 of his second term, but the constitution makes that nearly impossible, scholars say.
Texas bill would legalize recreational marijuana
While Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to ban all THC products in Texas, other lawmakers are looking to make recreational marijuana legal in the state.
While Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to ban all THC products in Texas, other lawmakers are looking to make recreational marijuana legal in the state.