Judge again declares DACA unlawful, issue likely to go before Supreme Court

A federal judge has declared illegal a revised version of a federal policy that prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the U.S. as children.

Judge extends temporary restraining order on Texas drag ban

A federal judge has extended the temporary restraining order that blocks enforcement of Senate Bill 12, the legislation that criminalizes "sexually explicit performances" and that critics say targets drag shows.

Tuberville says House GOP must 'not waste time' with Biden impeachment

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., and other GOP senators have voiced skepticism about the House Republican impeachment effort against President Biden

Ken Paxton impeachment: AG's outside attorney testifies about his experience working for him

On day 6 of the Ken Paxton impeachment trial, House prosecutors spent the day trying to show that Paxton used his staff and an outside attorney to help a political donor.

Ken Paxton impeachment: Articles dealing with conspiracy on Day 6

Much of the testimony on Day 6 of the Ken Paxton impeachment trial focused on the articles concerning conspiracy, including testimony from a Houston attorney hired to investigate claims made by Nate Paul.

Biden impeachment inquiry launched by McCarthy

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he's directing the House to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.

New Mexico governor's suspension of right to public carry guns sparks demonstrations

Some demonstrators defiantly wore holstered handguns on their hips or carried assault rifles in a rally by gun-rights advocates, protesting New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s surprise order to suspend for 30 days the right to carry firearms after two children were recently killed in separate shootings.

Biden impeachment inquiry: What to know

The White House is calling the Republicans’ newly-launched impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden “extreme politics at its worst.”

Kevin McCarthy juggles a government shutdown, Biden impeachment inquiry as House returns for fall

Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces a political standoff as he works to avoid a government shutdown while attempting to launch an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over his son Hunter Biden's business dealings.

Ken Paxton impeachment: Paxton’s former aide testifies about affair

One day 5 of the Ken Paxton Impeachment trial, witnesses testified about the motivations behind why the Attorney General had allegiance to Austin Developer, Nate Paul. The defense claimed Paxton didn’t do anything criminal.

Ken Paxton impeachment: Accusations of adultery, obstruction dominate Day 5

More testimony from a key witness provided more information about impeached Texas AG Ken Paxton's alleged abuse of office during day 5 of the trial, which also saw testimony concerning Paxton's extramarital affair.

US progresses prisoner exchange with Iran and release $6B in frozen Iranian funds

Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed off on the sanctions waivers late last week, a month after U.S. and Iranian officials said an agreement in principle was in place.

New Mexico governor's order suspends the right to carry guns in public across Albuquerque

Albuquerque's police chief said he won't enforce it, and the county sheriff said he's uneasy about it because it raises too many questions about constitutional rights.

Georgia election interference special grand jury report released

The full report shows the Fulton County special grand jury recommended indicting Sen. Lindsay Graham, former Sens. David Purdue and Kelly Loeffler, and more.

Ken Paxton impeachment: Branch Davidian connects 3 people facing off on day 4

On day four of the Ken Paxton impeachment trial, a former Texas Ranger, now in the Hall of Fame, was questioned about his investigative duties while at the attorney general’s office.

Ken Paxton impeachment: Whistleblowers portrayed as disgruntled employees by defense

Day four of Ken Paxton's impeachment trial saw defense attorneys portraying the whisteblowers who accused the attorney general of wrongdoing as disgruntled employees.

Pelosi says she’ll run for reelection in 2024

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday she will run for reelection to another term in Congress as Democrats work to win back the majority in 2024.