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.

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.

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.

Second flag linked to Jan. 6 rioters displayed at Justice Alito's summer home: report

A second flag of a type carried by rioters during the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was displayed outside a house owned by  Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, The New York Times reported Wednesday.

Texans concerned about economy, immigration: poll

According to a new Texas Lyceum poll, anxiety about inflation and the national economy are the top issues in Texas.

'Battleground' to take a local-first approach to covering swing states

Battleground will take a local-first approach to covering the swing states and their collective 93 electoral votes: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

Judge blocks Biden administration from enforcing new gun sales background check rule in Texas

A federal judge has blocked the Biden administration from enforcing a new rule in Texas that would require firearms dealers to run background checks on buyers at gun shows or other places outside brick-and-mortar stores.

Iran's president Ebrahim Raisi, others killed in helicopter crash

Iran’s hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi, the country's foreign minister and others were found dead over the weekend after a helicopter crash. Here's what to know about his leadership in the country.

How Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could be at 1st debate

The first presidential debate is June 27, months earlier than in past elections. This has sent third party candidates, particularly Robert F. Kennedy Jr., scrambling to meet qualifications.

Missouri candidate with KKK ties can stay on GOP ballot, judge rules

A Missouri gubernatorial candidate with KKK ties can stay on the Republican ballot, a judge has ruled, despite state GOP party leaders now saying they don’t want to associate with him.

Dallas Rep. Jasmine Crockett has no regrets on clash with Marjorie Taylor Greene over 'fake eyelashes' insult

The purpose of the meeting was to hold a vote of contempt for the attorney general, which eventually happened — but not before things spiraled out of control. Crockett says she has no regrets.

Upside-down flag flew outside Justice Alito's home after Trump's 'Stop the Steal' rally: Report

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito reportedly flew the flag outside of his home days after the Capitol riot in 2021 in support of Donald Trump’s claim of fraud in the presidential election.

House committee meeting erupts into chaos after 'fake eyelash' insult

A House Committee hearing turned into chaos when Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene responded to a question from Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett by telling her “I think your fake eyelashes are messing up what you’re reading."

CAIR files lawsuit over alleged free speech violations at campus protests in Texas

CAIR officials believe Texas Gov. Greg Abbott misused the slogan “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" in an executive order to justify shutting down Pro-Palestine protests at several state universities.

Texas lawmakers begin work on anti-squatting legislation

Texas lawmakers are looking at creating a law to make it easier for homeowners to kick squatters off their property.

Biden, Trump to debate June 27, again in September

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have agreed to two debates hosted by CNN and ABC.

2024 election: Donald Trump's VP candidate list

Former President Donald Trump has not picked a running mate, yet, and according to Business Insider, Greg Abbott didn't make the list.