Texas Supreme Court rejects lawsuit about medical exceptions to state abortion law
The original lawsuit was not to overturn the state's abortion ban, but to have more clarity on when medical exceptions are allowed.
The original lawsuit was not to overturn the state's abortion ban, but to have more clarity on when medical exceptions are allowed.
Trump, in post-conviction remarks, falsely claims 'trial was rigged'
Donald Trump, at a press conference Friday morning, again called his trial "rigged." "If they can do this to me, they can do this to anyone," he said.
Donald Trump, at a press conference Friday morning, again called his trial "rigged." "If they can do this to me, they can do this to anyone," he said.
Louisiana may require Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools
Louisiana could become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in public school classrooms.
Louisiana could become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in public school classrooms.
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin registers as independent, citing 'partisan extremism'
The West Virginia politician made the announcement Friday and did not reveal if he will continue caucusing with Democrats in the Senate or what his political plans are in the future.
The West Virginia politician made the announcement Friday and did not reveal if he will continue caucusing with Democrats in the Senate or what his political plans are in the future.
Texas Supreme Court rejects challenge to state's abortion law over medical exceptions
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday rejected a challenge to one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the U.S. following a lawsuit by women who had serious pregnancy complications.
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday rejected a challenge to one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the U.S. following a lawsuit by women who had serious pregnancy complications.
Trump found guilty in hush-money case; sentencing set for July
Former President Donald Trump sat stone-faced in court as a jury found him guilty of falsifying business records in an attempt to bury stories about extramarital affairs that arose during his 2016 presidential campaign.
Former President Donald Trump sat stone-faced in court as a jury found him guilty of falsifying business records in an attempt to bury stories about extramarital affairs that arose during his 2016 presidential campaign.
Trump’s other criminal cases and where they stand after NYC conviction
Aside from the likely appeal in New York, Donald Trump is still involved in three other criminal cases including one out of Georgia, one out of Washington, D.C., and one out of Florida.
Aside from the likely appeal in New York, Donald Trump is still involved in three other criminal cases including one out of Georgia, one out of Washington, D.C., and one out of Florida.
Trump found guilty in hush money case
After deliberating for about a day, jurors in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial reached a verdict.
After deliberating for about a day, jurors in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial reached a verdict.
WilCo judge Bill Gravell visits Israel, calls for release of hostages
Tensions have continued to rise even in this part of the world over the ongoing battle between Israel and Hamas. The heartache and anger caused by the conflict is something Williamson County judge Bill Gravell experienced while in Israel last week.
Tensions have continued to rise even in this part of the world over the ongoing battle between Israel and Hamas. The heartache and anger caused by the conflict is something Williamson County judge Bill Gravell experienced while in Israel last week.
What happens if Trump is convicted? Legal experts break it down
Donald Trump is entitled to Secret Service protection even if he is sent to prison. It is unclear how the Secret Service would coordinate with the court and correction officers to protect Trump if he is incarcerated.
Donald Trump is entitled to Secret Service protection even if he is sent to prison. It is unclear how the Secret Service would coordinate with the court and correction officers to protect Trump if he is incarcerated.
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan wins runoff, but several GOP incumbents lose seats
House Speaker Dade Phelan was victorious in his home district Tuesday night, after a hard-fought primary runoff race against GOP challenger David Covey.
House Speaker Dade Phelan was victorious in his home district Tuesday night, after a hard-fought primary runoff race against GOP challenger David Covey.
Low voter turnout in May runoff elections across Texas
Statewide, early voting numbers pointed to an Election Day dud. Not even two congressional runoffs have brought out the votes.
Statewide, early voting numbers pointed to an Election Day dud. Not even two congressional runoffs have brought out the votes.
Texas runoff election: Will Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan hang onto his seat?
There are some big questions on the eve of Tuesday’s primary runoff elections in Texas.
There are some big questions on the eve of Tuesday’s primary runoff elections in Texas.
Donald Trump throws support behind candidates in Texas runoff
Trump called out multiple Texas candidates who are hoping to win their runoff this Tuesday.
Trump called out multiple Texas candidates who are hoping to win their runoff this Tuesday.
Trump booed during Libertarian convention speech
Donald Trump was booed repeatedly while addressing the Libertarian Party National Convention. It was a rare moment for a man accustomed to staging rallies in front of adoring crowds.
Donald Trump was booed repeatedly while addressing the Libertarian Party National Convention. It was a rare moment for a man accustomed to staging rallies in front of adoring crowds.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will resume duties after successful medical procedure
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has returned home after undergoing a minimally invasive elective medical procedure Friday evening.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has returned home after undergoing a minimally invasive elective medical procedure Friday evening.
High-stakes campaigning, party in-fighting: This Week in Texas Politics
This Week in Texas Politics involved some high-stakes campaigning, party in0fighting, party line votes and a rare alliance between two long-running political adversaries.
This Week in Texas Politics involved some high-stakes campaigning, party in0fighting, party line votes and a rare alliance between two long-running political adversaries.
Arizona doctors can come to California to perform abortions under new law signed by Gov. Newsom
Arizona doctors can temporarily come to California to perform abortions for their patients under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Arizona doctors can temporarily come to California to perform abortions for their patients under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Louisiana abortion law would make mifepristone controlled, dangerous substance
A new Louisiana abortion law would make mifepristone and misoprostol, also known as the “abortion pills,” a controlled, dangerous substance - the first law of its kind in the nation.
A new Louisiana abortion law would make mifepristone and misoprostol, also known as the “abortion pills,” a controlled, dangerous substance - the first law of its kind in the nation.
Rick Scott enters race for Senate GOP leadership
U.S. Senator Rick Scott of Florida announced on Wednesday that he will seek the position of Senate Republican leader.
U.S. Senator Rick Scott of Florida announced on Wednesday that he will seek the position of Senate Republican leader.