Biden is considering preemptive pardons for allies before he leaves office

The president is mulling the pardons amid concerns from the White House that President-elect Donald Trump’s administration could target Joe Biden’s allies in investigations.

Dade Phelan withdraws from Speaker of the Texas House race

There will be a new Texas House Speaker as Dade Phelan announces he will be withdrawing from the race for the job.

Lt. Gov Dan Patrick pushes to "ban all forms" of THC in Texas

This new push to end the commercialization of THC comes from a senator in Lubbock, who’s planning to file Senate Bill 3 for the 89th legislative session.

Trump taps Georgia's David Perdue to serve as U.S. Ambassador to China

President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday night that former U.S. Senator David Perdue of Georgia will serve as the next U.S. Ambassador to China.

What Trump’s 2nd term could mean for the housing market: Expert weighs in

The president-elect campaigned on a promise to make homeownership more affordable by lowering mortgage rates through policies aimed at knocking out inflation.

House shuts down efforts to release Matt Gaetz ethics report

The House has shut down Democrats’ efforts to release the long-awaited ethics report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz.

Texas laws going into effect on January 1, 2025

Changes are coming in 2025 for the way cars are registered, how schools are funded and how you can protect your personal information online.

Trump nominates Fiserv CEO Bisignano for Social Security commissioner

President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday announced his nomination of Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano for Social Security Administration commissioner.

Kelly Loeffler nominated by Trump to lead Small Business Administration

President-elect Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he will nominate former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler to serve as the head of the Small Business Administration (SBA) in his upcoming administration.

Will Governor DeSantis become Secretary DeSantis?

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering nominating Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for defense secretary, replacing current nominee Pete Hegseth, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Texas bill would allow state to run Austin

A proposed state bill would allow the state of Texas to run the City of Austin.

Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister withdraws from President-elect Trump's DEA nomination

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said he's withdrawing from consideration after President-elect Donald Trump nominated him to head the Drug Enforcement Administration. 

Hunter Biden pardon: Dean Phillips accuses Biden, Trump of abusing powers, urges reform

U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips criticized President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden, saying recent U.S. presidents have "abused" the power of pardoning and called for reforms. 

Meet the new Texans in Congress

Five Texans were newly elected to Congress this year, four of whom are set to serve in January.

Biden pardons his son Hunter: Here's what to know

President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, who was set to be sentenced this month for gun and tax convictions. Here's what to know.

Trump’s push for 'energy dominance' may face real-world limits

Donald Trump is creating an energy council to boost U.S. oil and gas drilling and to sell oil and energy sources to allies globally.