DOJ won't charge Matt Gaetz with crimes in sex trafficking probe
DOJ officials confirmed to Rep. Matt Gaetz's lawyers that he would "not be charged with any crimes."
DOJ officials confirmed to Rep. Matt Gaetz's lawyers that he would "not be charged with any crimes."
High-ranking TEA official admits public school funds could drop with voucher-like programs
“School districts, what they have to do if they lose a student, [is] be smart about how they allocate their resources and maybe that’s one less fourth grade teacher,” Steve Lecholop, a TEA deputy commissioner, said in a call with a parent that was secretly recorded.
“School districts, what they have to do if they lose a student, [is] be smart about how they allocate their resources and maybe that’s one less fourth grade teacher,” Steve Lecholop, a TEA deputy commissioner, said in a call with a parent that was secretly recorded.
Texas lawmakers file latest round of post-Uvalde gun legislation
Four new pieces of gun legislation were filed by Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday.
Four new pieces of gun legislation were filed by Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick lays out top priorities for this year's legislative session
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is laying out his top priorities for this year's legislative session. His agenda touches on several economic and social issues.
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is laying out his top priorities for this year's legislative session. His agenda touches on several economic and social issues.
Gov. Abbott's memo about diversity in hiring triggers call for sports boycott in Texas
The memo was a warning from his chief of staff to state agencies and universities that diversity, equity and inclusion policies cannot be used for hiring.
The memo was a warning from his chief of staff to state agencies and universities that diversity, equity and inclusion policies cannot be used for hiring.
Minority leaders call for sporting events to be moved out of Texas over Gov. Abbott's hiring order
Governor Abbott told state agencies to stop using diversity, equity and inclusion in hiring consideration, calling it a violation of federal and state employment laws.
Governor Abbott told state agencies to stop using diversity, equity and inclusion in hiring consideration, calling it a violation of federal and state employment laws.
California's Sen. Dianne Feinstein announces retirement
Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein, whose groundbreaking political career shattered gender barriers from San Francisco’s City Hall to the corridors of Capitol Hill, said Tuesday she won’t seek reelection in 2024.
Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein, whose groundbreaking political career shattered gender barriers from San Francisco’s City Hall to the corridors of Capitol Hill, said Tuesday she won’t seek reelection in 2024.
Nikki Haley announces 2024 Republican presidential bid
The 51-year-old is the first Republican to officially challenge Trump for the GOP nomination — sharing a campaign video on social media.
The 51-year-old is the first Republican to officially challenge Trump for the GOP nomination — sharing a campaign video on social media.
White House says objects shot from sky were not sent by aliens
The White House on Monday defended the shootdowns of three unidentified objects in as many days even as it acknowledged that officials had no indication the objects were intended for surveillance.
The White House on Monday defended the shootdowns of three unidentified objects in as many days even as it acknowledged that officials had no indication the objects were intended for surveillance.
Farmers could bypass manufacturers to repair own equipment in bill proposal
The manufacturers argue that changing the current practice with this type of legislation would force companies to expose trade secrets.
The manufacturers argue that changing the current practice with this type of legislation would force companies to expose trade secrets.
Nikki Haley faces 'high-wire act' in 2024 presidential bid against Trump
Nikki Haley once vowed not to step in the way if Trump ran for the GOP presidential nomination in 2024. But on Wednesday, she’ll become the first major Republican candidate to enter the race against him.
Nikki Haley once vowed not to step in the way if Trump ran for the GOP presidential nomination in 2024. But on Wednesday, she’ll become the first major Republican candidate to enter the race against him.
Texas bill could ban diversity offices in public universities
Gov. Greg Abbott told state agencies last week to stop considering diversity in hiring. A bill filed in the Texas legislature would ban diversity offices in public universities as well.
Gov. Greg Abbott told state agencies last week to stop considering diversity in hiring. A bill filed in the Texas legislature would ban diversity offices in public universities as well.
US blacklists 6 Chinese entities over spy balloon program
The move is likely to further escalate the diplomatic row between the U.S. and China sparked by the balloon.
The move is likely to further escalate the diplomatic row between the U.S. and China sparked by the balloon.
Trump team has turned over additional items marked as classified, source says
Additional papers marked as classified and a laptop have been voluntarily turned over to federal investigators in recent months, a source said.
Additional papers marked as classified and a laptop have been voluntarily turned over to federal investigators in recent months, a source said.
Abortion pill could be pulled off market by Texas lawsuit
The case filed by abortion opponents who helped challenge Roe v. Wade seeks to reverse a decades-old approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
The case filed by abortion opponents who helped challenge Roe v. Wade seeks to reverse a decades-old approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
Biden, Brazil’s Lula focus on democracy, climate during White House visit
The two leaders met Friday to discuss efforts to safeguard democracy, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and climate change, including efforts to stem deforestation of the Amazon.
The two leaders met Friday to discuss efforts to safeguard democracy, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and climate change, including efforts to stem deforestation of the Amazon.
Texas AG settles with former aides who reported him to FBI
The $3.3 million payout would not come from Ken Paxton's own pocket but from state funds, which means it would still require approval by the GOP-controlled Texas Legislature.
The $3.3 million payout would not come from Ken Paxton's own pocket but from state funds, which means it would still require approval by the GOP-controlled Texas Legislature.
George Santos had 2017 Pennsylvania theft charge expunged: lawyer
It’s not the first time George Santos has been linked to a criminal investigation involving bad checks.
It’s not the first time George Santos has been linked to a criminal investigation involving bad checks.
Mike Pence subpoenaed by special counsel investigating Trump, AP source says
Former Vice President Mike Pence has been subpoenaed by the special counsel overseeing investigations into efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Former Vice President Mike Pence has been subpoenaed by the special counsel overseeing investigations into efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Parental rights, school choice vouchers top agenda for Texas Republicans this session
The Texas Tribune is hosting a live event next week in an effort to get all the players in one room to discuss school choice. The event is called School Choice What's Right for Texas?
The Texas Tribune is hosting a live event next week in an effort to get all the players in one room to discuss school choice. The event is called School Choice What's Right for Texas?