Government shutdown could be the longest ever, House Speaker warns
The shutdown has entered its third week as lawmakers work towards finding a resolution to reopen the federal government.
Austin leader calls the state's hiring of a school choice manager unnecessary
An Austin lawmaker is raising questions about the selection of a New York-based company that has been hired to run the state's new school choice program.
Hundreds of CDC workers reinstated after being fired amid government shutdown
Layoff notices were reversed for some Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees after many were notified of layoffs as the government shutdown continues.
Austin ordered to erase rainbow crosswalks and 'Black Artists Matter' mural
Governor Abbott's directive has led TXDOT to order the City of Austin to remove artistic and political street markings, such as the rainbow crosswalks and "Black Artists Matter" mural, a move the city will comply with despite community protests.
Trump plans whirlwind trip to Israel, Egypt before rushing back for Charlie Kirk honor
President Trump will address the Knesset, Israel's parliament, and visit Egypt before returning for Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony.
Biden undergoing radiation for prostate cancer
Former President Joe Biden's treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer has entered a new phase.
Sweeping layoffs 'have begun' as government shutdown drags on
Federal layoffs began Friday as the government shutdown dragged into a second week.
Erika Kirk addresses grief in heartfelt social media post one month after husband's assassination
Erika Kirk now leads Turning Point USA following Charlie Kirk's Sept. 10 killing at Utah Valley University.
'The RIFs have begun:' White House announces more federal layoffs
Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought posted on social media Friday afternoon that previously threatened federal layoffs have started.
Leander mayor submits resignation; special election scheduled Feb. 7
Mayor Christine DeLisle has officially notified the City of Leander of her resignation and her last day will be October 16.
Poll: Record-high 62% of Americans say government has too much power
According to a new Gallup poll, a record-high 62% of Americans feel the federal government has too much power.
Texas investigation examines Discord after Charlie Kirk shooting
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the investigation Thursday, accusing the popular chat platform of exposing minors to extremism.
Government shutdown latest: Senate rejects funding bills for 7th time
The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.
Judge partially blocks Texas National Guard deployment for 2 weeks in Chicago
A federal judge has partially blocked President Donald Trump's deployment of the Texas National Guard in Chicago.
AG Paxton files motion to keep Democrats from voting in Texas GOP primaries
Paxton filed the motion jointly in a federal court with the Republican Party of Texas on Thursday. The RPT sued Secretary of State Jane Nelson at the beginning of September to achieve the same goal.