Tennessee's anti-drag law struck down as too broad, too vague
The judge, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump, said placing strict limits on drag shows is unconstitutional.
The judge, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump, said placing strict limits on drag shows is unconstitutional.
FBI offers to show top lawmakers document related to Biden, his family
At issue is an internal FBI document agents use for unverified tips and information they receive from confidential human sources.
At issue is an internal FBI document agents use for unverified tips and information they receive from confidential human sources.
Trump’s lawyers ask judge to recuse himself, echoing claims of political bias
Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
Property tax cut stalemate continues at the Capitol
State Senators refused to throw in the towel on the Special Session, even though House members technically ended it on Tuesday.
State Senators refused to throw in the towel on the Special Session, even though House members technically ended it on Tuesday.
Gov. Greg Abbott signs legislation barring trans youth from accessing transition-related care
Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Friday a bill that bars transgender kids from getting puberty blockers and hormone therapies, though the new law could face legal challenges before it takes effect on Sept. 1.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Friday a bill that bars transgender kids from getting puberty blockers and hormone therapies, though the new law could face legal challenges before it takes effect on Sept. 1.
Debt ceiling deal: Biden celebrates bipartisanship, 'crisis averted' in Oval Office address
He's ready to sign on Saturday a budget agreement that suspends the nation's debt ceiling and eliminates the potential for a first-ever government default that would have sent shock waves through the U.S. and global economies.
He's ready to sign on Saturday a budget agreement that suspends the nation's debt ceiling and eliminates the potential for a first-ever government default that would have sent shock waves through the U.S. and global economies.
DOJ says it won't charge Pence over handling of classified documents
The Department of Justice has informed former Vice President Mike Pence’s legal team that it won't pursue criminal charges related to the discovery of classified documents at his Indiana home.
The Department of Justice has informed former Vice President Mike Pence’s legal team that it won't pursue criminal charges related to the discovery of classified documents at his Indiana home.
Rep. Angie Craig attack: Man pleads guilty to assaulting her in DC apartment building
A man pleaded guilty Thursday to assaulting Democratic Rep.
A man pleaded guilty Thursday to assaulting Democratic Rep.
Debt ceiling: Senate gives final approval to deal, sending it to Biden
Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate has given final approval to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package.
Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate has given final approval to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package.
Big-name Houston attorneys hired to present impeachment case against Ken Paxton
Two prominent Texas attorneys with a long list of famous clients will present the case for impeachment against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and called for transparency Thursday once the trial gets underway this summer in the state Capitol.
Two prominent Texas attorneys with a long list of famous clients will present the case for impeachment against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and called for transparency Thursday once the trial gets underway this summer in the state Capitol.
Bill allowing Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés passes California Assembly
A State Assembly bill that would allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés where customers would be permitted to consume the tranquilizing herb onsite, received broad partisan support on Wednesday, passing the assembly 64-9.
A State Assembly bill that would allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés where customers would be permitted to consume the tranquilizing herb onsite, received broad partisan support on Wednesday, passing the assembly 64-9.
Ken Paxton Impeachment: Why the fight isn't finished yet
The Texas Legislature already made one historic move with its impeachment of Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton. Another one is coming.
The Texas Legislature already made one historic move with its impeachment of Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton. Another one is coming.
'I don't want reality,' U.S. senator says as he grills panelist on race, children's books
Senator Markwayne Mullin said he "misspoke" while grilling panelists on race and children's books.
Senator Markwayne Mullin said he "misspoke" while grilling panelists on race and children's books.
Man pleads guilty to assaulting Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota in DC apartment building
A man pleaded guilty Thursday to assaulting Democratic Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota in the elevator of her Washington apartment building in February, according to court records.
A man pleaded guilty Thursday to assaulting Democratic Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota in the elevator of her Washington apartment building in February, according to court records.
DeSantis, Trump jab at each other while on campaign trail
Former President Donald Trump is keeping up a steady drumbeat of criticism of his chief rival Ron DeSantis.
Former President Donald Trump is keeping up a steady drumbeat of criticism of his chief rival Ron DeSantis.
Cars registered in Texas after 2025 won't need to pass a safety inspection, but owners will still pay the fee
Cars in some of Texas’ larger counties will still be required to have their emission output checked.
Cars in some of Texas’ larger counties will still be required to have their emission output checked.
Debt ceiling: House OKs bill to avoid default, sends Biden-McCarthy deal to Senate
The House has approved the debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending it to the Senate. President Joe Biden negotiated the deal with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avert a U.S. default crisis.
The House has approved the debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending it to the Senate. President Joe Biden negotiated the deal with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avert a U.S. default crisis.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls out state reps after House adjourns amid special session
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls out state representatives for ‘abandoning the Capitol’ after the House adjourned amid special session.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls out state representatives for ‘abandoning the Capitol’ after the House adjourned amid special session.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin sends 100 National Guard soldiers to US-Mexican border
“The ongoing border crisis facing our nation has turned every state into a border state," Youngkin said in a statement. “As leadership solutions at the federal level fall short, states are answering the call to secure our southern border, reduce the flow of fentanyl, combat human trafficking and address the humanitarian crisis."
“The ongoing border crisis facing our nation has turned every state into a border state," Youngkin said in a statement. “As leadership solutions at the federal level fall short, states are answering the call to secure our southern border, reduce the flow of fentanyl, combat human trafficking and address the humanitarian crisis."
Former Vice President Pence expected to launch White House campaign next week, joining Trump in 2024 race
The field of Republican presidential contenders continues to grow, with former Vice President Mike Pence joining former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and others, in the 2024 White House race
The field of Republican presidential contenders continues to grow, with former Vice President Mike Pence joining former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and others, in the 2024 White House race