This Week in Texas Politics: War on Israel, school choice legislation
The main focus "This Week in Texas Politics" is the Special Session, but all the political drama, involving the legislative showdown in Austin, could not be contained by the capitol dome.
The main focus "This Week in Texas Politics" is the Special Session, but all the political drama, involving the legislative showdown in Austin, could not be contained by the capitol dome.
Scalise ends his bid to become House speaker after failing to secure votes
Scalise told GOP colleagues at a closed-door meeting late Thursday of his decision.
Scalise told GOP colleagues at a closed-door meeting late Thursday of his decision.
Abortion rights, marijuana questions expected to drive Ohio residents to polls as early voting starts
In-person voting for a November ballot measure over abortion rights is beginning in Ohio, the latest state where voters will decide the issue after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a nationwide right to the procedure last year.
In-person voting for a November ballot measure over abortion rights is beginning in Ohio, the latest state where voters will decide the issue after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a nationwide right to the procedure last year.
State lawmakers look to enhance punishments at Texas-Mexico border
State lawmakers are looking to enhance punishments for smuggling and illegal crossings along the Texas-Mexico border.
State lawmakers are looking to enhance punishments for smuggling and illegal crossings along the Texas-Mexico border.
Republicans nominate Steve Scalise for House Speaker, advancing toward replacing Kevin McCarthy
Republicans on Wednesday nominated Rep. Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker and will now try to unite around the conservative in a floor vote to elect him after ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the post.
Republicans on Wednesday nominated Rep. Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker and will now try to unite around the conservative in a floor vote to elect him after ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the post.
Supreme Court to decide whether South Carolina targeted Black voters in redistricting
With Republicans holding a thin margin in the U.S. House, any change to competitive districts has a chance to alter the balance of power after the 2024 elections.
With Republicans holding a thin margin in the U.S. House, any change to competitive districts has a chance to alter the balance of power after the 2024 elections.
House speaker race: Republicans to select a candidate to replace McCarthy in closed-door vote
House Republicans are gathering at 10 a.m. Wednesday to elect a new candidate for speaker behind closed doors.
House Republicans are gathering at 10 a.m. Wednesday to elect a new candidate for speaker behind closed doors.
Republicans divided on far-right move to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker, poll shows
Some Republicans believe it was a mistake for a small portion of the party, and all Democrats, to support a motion to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
Some Republicans believe it was a mistake for a small portion of the party, and all Democrats, to support a motion to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
Former NY congressman launches campaign as Santos' legal woes mount
Santos' seat is seen as a key target for New York Democrats who are trying to reverse a series of unexpected losses in last year's congressional elections.
Santos' seat is seen as a key target for New York Democrats who are trying to reverse a series of unexpected losses in last year's congressional elections.
Republicans still struggle to select a new House Speaker after a week without leadership
The House Republican majority is stuck, one week after the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with lawmakers unable to coalesce around a new leader in a stalemate that threatens to keep Congress partly shuttered indefinitely.
The House Republican majority is stuck, one week after the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with lawmakers unable to coalesce around a new leader in a stalemate that threatens to keep Congress partly shuttered indefinitely.
Rep. George Santos charged with stealing donor IDs, making unauthorized credit card charges
Rep. George Santos has been charged with stealing donor IDs and making unauthorized charges to their credit cards.
Rep. George Santos has been charged with stealing donor IDs and making unauthorized charges to their credit cards.
School choice bill clears Texas Senate Committee
The school choice bill moved to the Senate with 10 votes and is expected to clear the Senate later on another partisan vote. A much tougher debate is waiting on the House side.
The school choice bill moved to the Senate with 10 votes and is expected to clear the Senate later on another partisan vote. A much tougher debate is waiting on the House side.
Biden participated in special counsel interview regarding classified documents investigation
The White House says President Joe Biden has been interviewed as part of the special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents. Spokesperson Ian Sams says Biden was voluntarily interviewed at the White House on Sunday and Monday.
The White House says President Joe Biden has been interviewed as part of the special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents. Spokesperson Ian Sams says Biden was voluntarily interviewed at the White House on Sunday and Monday.
Gov. Abbott's top issue for third Special Session is school choice legislation
The top issue for the Special Session is Governor Abbott’s call for school choice legislation. Abbott is specifically asking state lawmakers to authorize what’s called education savings accounts.
The top issue for the Special Session is Governor Abbott’s call for school choice legislation. Abbott is specifically asking state lawmakers to authorize what’s called education savings accounts.
Political drama kicks off third Special Session
The third Special Session of the 88th Texas Legislature started Monday, Oct. 9 with a lot of political drama already underway.
The third Special Session of the 88th Texas Legislature started Monday, Oct. 9 with a lot of political drama already underway.
Some members in Congress want to cut Ukraine aid and raise Taiwan's. But Taiwan sees its fate tied to Kyiv's
For some in Congress, Taiwan and Ukraine are rivals for a limited pool of U.S. military assistance. And seeing China as a bigger threat to the U.S. than Russia, lawmakers argue for doing more to arm Taiwan and stopping the flow of money to Ukraine.
For some in Congress, Taiwan and Ukraine are rivals for a limited pool of U.S. military assistance. And seeing China as a bigger threat to the U.S. than Russia, lawmakers argue for doing more to arm Taiwan and stopping the flow of money to Ukraine.
Texas: The Issue Is - Sen. Ted Cruz discusses issues in the House, the border, and his race in 2024
FOX 4’s Steven Dial sat down with Texas Senator Ted Cruz to talk about the U.S. House, the southern border, and his race in 2024.
FOX 4’s Steven Dial sat down with Texas Senator Ted Cruz to talk about the U.S. House, the southern border, and his race in 2024.
Public education advocates rally against school vouchers at Capitol
Texas parents and students gathered at the Capitol today to rally against school vouchers.
Texas parents and students gathered at the Capitol today to rally against school vouchers.
Meta, X questioned by lawmakers over lack of rules against AI-generated political deepfakes
US Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke of New York sent a letter Thursday to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and X CEO Linda Yaccarino expressing “serious concerns” about the emergence of AI-generated political ads on their platforms and asking each to explain any rules they’re crafting to curb the harms to free and fair elections.
US Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke of New York sent a letter Thursday to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and X CEO Linda Yaccarino expressing “serious concerns” about the emergence of AI-generated political ads on their platforms and asking each to explain any rules they’re crafting to curb the harms to free and fair elections.
This Week in Texas Politics: Gov. Abbott calls for third special session
All eyes will be on Gov. Abbott's third Special Session in the Texas legislature next week as lawmakers return to Austin. Hear our political panel's thoughts on everything that went down in This Week in Texas Politics.
All eyes will be on Gov. Abbott's third Special Session in the Texas legislature next week as lawmakers return to Austin. Hear our political panel's thoughts on everything that went down in This Week in Texas Politics.