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.

Nationwide campus protests, DEI was focus of Texas Committee hearing

State lawmakers are trying to decide how to respond to the recent pro-Palestine protests on college campuses. Lawmakers also called on university leaders to explain how they have responded to a law requiring the closure of DEI programs.

Texas congresswoman files bill to deport foreigners committing crimes at college protests

The bill filed by Texas Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne calls for a change in the immigration law that would deport foreign nationals found guilty of a crime at "pro-terrorism or antisemitic rallies" in the United States.

Firearm thefts from vehicles triple over the past decade, data shows

Firearm thefts from vehicles in the U.S. have tripled over the past decade, becoming the primary source of stolen guns, with many ending up at crime scenes or used in violent crimes.

Judge postpones Trump's classified documents case indefinitely

Former President Donald Trump’s classified records trial stemming from Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation was postponed indefinitely on Tuesday. 

TikTok files lawsuit over law that would force sale, ban in US

TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance are suing the U.S. federal government over the recently-passed law that could ban the social media platform.

2024 Texas elections: Live results

View results from this year's general and special elections across central Texas.