Texas Rep. John Carter's office vandalized with 'Free Gaza,' red liquid

U.S. Rep John Carter shared a photo on X of the front door of his Georgetown office covered in red liquid and the words "Free Gaza" spray-painted on the floor.

Supreme Court to consider ban on homeless people sleeping outside

Some state courts have ruled that it’s unconstitutional to fine and arrest people sleeping in homeless camps if there’s a lack of space at shelters.

Travis County DA José Garza could be removed from office under new state law

An attempt to remove Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza from office is taking a step forward. The looming court battle is the result of a law signed by Gov. Abbott last year allowing judges to go after so-called "rogue DAs."

Gov. Abbott 'certain' school vouchers will pass next session

Governor Abbott says he expects to have the votes to pass school vouchers in 2025. See why he believes public schools may have missed their chance to accept the best possible deal.

Possible TikTok ban in the US: House vote explained

The House voted in a rare Saturday session on a bill that takes a step towards the possible banning of TikTok in the United States. Here’s what happened and what comes next.

House approves $95 billion in aid for Ukraine, Israel, other allies

Aid bills for Israel, Ukraine and other U.S. allies were passed by the House in a rare Saturday session, along with a bill that could lead to a sale of TikTok.

Trump’s hush money trial: Jury has been chosen; now what?

A dozen jurors are set to decide whether the former president schemed to bury allegations of extramarital sexual encounters that arose during his first White House campaign in 2016.

Arizona Republican drops reelection effort after accusation he forged signatures

A leader of the conservative group Turning Point Action resigned from the organization Thursday and dropped his bid for reelection to the Arizona House of Representatives after he was accused of forging signatures on his nominating petitions.

15 members of Kennedy family endorse Biden in rebuke to RFK Jr.

The Biden administration’s decision to promote the Kennedy family endorsement indicates their concerns that Robert Kennedy Jr.’s candidacy could impact Biden's reelection campaign.

Former Florida Governor Bob Graham leaves lasting legacy in home state: ‘Devoted Floridian’

Former Florida Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham served more than four decades in public service. He led the Senate Intelligence Committee, the congressional investigation into the September 11th attacks, and drove lasting change in his home state of Florida. 

Senate votes within hours to dismiss Mayorkas impeachment trial

Senate Democrats voted swiftly Wednesday to dismiss House Republicans’ impeachment trial against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

Federal rule issues time off for pregnancy care, abortions

The regulations allow workers to request time off for obtaining an abortion and recovering from the procedure.

Supreme Court appears split over obstruction law used to charge Trump, Jan. 6 rioters

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a case that could impact the prosecutions of hundreds of Jan. 6 participants, as well as former President Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 criminal case. 

Mayorkas impeachment case sent to Senate

After a lengthy delay, House Republicans have sent their impeachment case against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate for trial consideration.