New US sanctions target methods allowing Russia to get Western tech for war
The latest sanctions package is one of the biggest imposed by the State and Treasury departments. It targets countries that sell Western technology to Russia that could be used to boost its war effort.
The latest sanctions package is one of the biggest imposed by the State and Treasury departments. It targets countries that sell Western technology to Russia that could be used to boost its war effort.
Hays County district clerk files petition to remove DA from office
The Hays County district clerk is filing a petition to remove the county's district attorney from office. It's one of the first actions of its kind taken in central Texas since a new law went into effect this month.
The Hays County district clerk is filing a petition to remove the county's district attorney from office. It's one of the first actions of its kind taken in central Texas since a new law went into effect this month.
Ken Paxton impeachment: Aides defended their boss on Day 8
A verdict in Ken Paxton's impeachment trial could be reached by Friday evening. Thursday, the defense rested its case after calling several witnesses in an effort to exonerate the suspended attorney general.
A verdict in Ken Paxton's impeachment trial could be reached by Friday evening. Thursday, the defense rested its case after calling several witnesses in an effort to exonerate the suspended attorney general.
Planned Parenthood abortions in Wisconsin resume next week
Planned Parenthood announced Thursday that it will resume offering abortions in Wisconsin next week after a judge ruled that an 1849 law that seemingly banned the procedure actually didn't apply to abortions.
Planned Parenthood announced Thursday that it will resume offering abortions in Wisconsin next week after a judge ruled that an 1849 law that seemingly banned the procedure actually didn't apply to abortions.
California could be 1st state to ban the controversial term 'excited delirium'
If AB 360 is signed into law, California would be the first state in the United States to ban the term "excited delirium." It was inspired by the death of an Antioch man.
If AB 360 is signed into law, California would be the first state in the United States to ban the term "excited delirium." It was inspired by the death of an Antioch man.
Biden's guidelines on clean cars face crucial test as Republican-led challenges go to appeals court
The cases before the appeals court will test a 2021 Environmental Protection Agency rule that strengthened tailpipe pollution limits and a 2022 EPA decision that restored California’s authority to set its own tailpipe pollution standards for vehicles.
The cases before the appeals court will test a 2021 Environmental Protection Agency rule that strengthened tailpipe pollution limits and a 2022 EPA decision that restored California’s authority to set its own tailpipe pollution standards for vehicles.
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.
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.
Sen. Mitt Romney says he won't seek reelection in 2024
Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney will not run for reelection in 2024.
Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney will not run for reelection in 2024.
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.
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.
Lauren Boebert removed from ‘Beetlejuice’ performance in Colorado after laughing and singing loudly: report
The congresswoman encourages everyone to see the show and to let her know how it ends.
The congresswoman encourages everyone to see the show and to let her know how it ends.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.