Austin lawyer speaks on Gov. Abbott's diversity memo
Gov. Greg Abbott is telling state agencies, diversity should not be considered in employment-hiring practices.
Gov. Greg Abbott is telling state agencies, diversity should not be considered in employment-hiring practices.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene screams 'liar' during Biden's SOTU address
Do some politicians just want us to be divided? If you watched Tuesday night's State of the Union, there were moments when elected officials acted quite unruly.
Do some politicians just want us to be divided? If you watched Tuesday night's State of the Union, there were moments when elected officials acted quite unruly.
Gov. Greg Abbott tells state agencies to stop considering diversity in hiring
In a memo written Monday and obtained by The Texas Tribune, Abbott’s chief of staff Gardner Pate told agency leaders that using diversity, equity and inclusion policies in hiring violates federal and state employment laws, and hiring cannot be based on factors “other than merit.”
In a memo written Monday and obtained by The Texas Tribune, Abbott’s chief of staff Gardner Pate told agency leaders that using diversity, equity and inclusion policies in hiring violates federal and state employment laws, and hiring cannot be based on factors “other than merit.”
China's conducted spy balloon program for years, Pentagon says
The Navy and Coast Guard are still working to recover pieces of the downed Chinese balloon so they can be analyzed.
The Navy and Coast Guard are still working to recover pieces of the downed Chinese balloon so they can be analyzed.
Mitt Romney scolds George Santos at SOTU: 'You don't belong here'
“I didn’t expect that he’d be standing there, trying to shake hands with every senator and the president of the United States,” Senator Mitt Romney told reporters.
“I didn’t expect that he’d be standing there, trying to shake hands with every senator and the president of the United States,” Senator Mitt Romney told reporters.
Sarah Sanders delivers GOP rebuttal to Biden SOTU, says Americans have a choice 'between normal or crazy'
Republican Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders called for "a new generation of Republican leadership" as she delivered the GOP's rebuttal to President Joe Biden's State of the Union speech.
Republican Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders called for "a new generation of Republican leadership" as she delivered the GOP's rebuttal to President Joe Biden's State of the Union speech.
SOTU: Biden pushes for insulin cost caps
Democrats tried to cap the price of insulin last year when they controlled both houses and fell short of the votes needed.
Democrats tried to cap the price of insulin last year when they controlled both houses and fell short of the votes needed.
Missouri lawmakers to take up more restrictive 'Don't Say Gay' bill
The Missouri proposal goes farther than the Florida law, which bars instruction on sexual orientation, gender identity and other lessons deemed not age appropriate in kindergarten through third grade.
The Missouri proposal goes farther than the Florida law, which bars instruction on sexual orientation, gender identity and other lessons deemed not age appropriate in kindergarten through third grade.
Austin couple attends State of the Union as guests of President Biden
An Austin couple is attending Tuesday night's State of the Union as guests of President Biden.
An Austin couple is attending Tuesday night's State of the Union as guests of President Biden.
State of the Union special guests include Tyre Nichols' family, Bono, and more
This year's guests are said to "personify issues or themes to be addressed by the President in his speech."
This year's guests are said to "personify issues or themes to be addressed by the President in his speech."
Texas State Senator Charles Schwertner arrested for DWI
According to jail records, Texas State Senator Charles Schwertner was booked into the Travis County Jail on Feb. 7 on a Class B Misdemeanor charge.
According to jail records, Texas State Senator Charles Schwertner was booked into the Travis County Jail on Feb. 7 on a Class B Misdemeanor charge.
White House: Improved surveillance caught Chinese balloon
U.S. officials said Monday that improvements ordered by President Biden to strengthen defenses against Chinese espionage helped spot the spy balloon — and determine that similar flights were conducted at multiple points during the Trump administration.
U.S. officials said Monday that improvements ordered by President Biden to strengthen defenses against Chinese espionage helped spot the spy balloon — and determine that similar flights were conducted at multiple points during the Trump administration.
State of the Union 2023: What to watch for during Biden's address
Expect lots of new faces and fresh political dynamics as President Joe Biden delivers this year’s State of the Union address.
Expect lots of new faces and fresh political dynamics as President Joe Biden delivers this year’s State of the Union address.
Texas to ban TikTok on all devices used to conduct state business
Governor Greg Abbott is stepping up his fight against the video-sharing app TikTok, calling for state agencies to ban the app from all personal and state-issued devices used to conduct state businesses.
Governor Greg Abbott is stepping up his fight against the video-sharing app TikTok, calling for state agencies to ban the app from all personal and state-issued devices used to conduct state businesses.
Billionaire Koch network to oppose Trump in 2024
The Koch network joins a list of prominent Republican donors distancing themselves from former President Donald Trump.
The Koch network joins a list of prominent Republican donors distancing themselves from former President Donald Trump.
Most Democrats don’t want Biden to seek a second term in 2024, poll finds
Many poll respondents suggest President Joe Biden’s age is a liability, with some focusing on his coughing, gaffes, and the possibility that the world's most stressful job would be better for someone younger.
Many poll respondents suggest President Joe Biden’s age is a liability, with some focusing on his coughing, gaffes, and the possibility that the world's most stressful job would be better for someone younger.
The Issue Is: The case for casino gambling in Texas
The possibility of legalizing gambling in Texas has improved. State Senator Carol Alvarado speaks more on Texas rolling the dice on gambling and the effects it could have on the economy.
The possibility of legalizing gambling in Texas has improved. State Senator Carol Alvarado speaks more on Texas rolling the dice on gambling and the effects it could have on the economy.
'Seinfeld' bill would require telemarketers to provide their name, phone number
The bill is real and it's spectacular.
The bill is real and it's spectacular.
Joe Biden, Bill Clinton mark 3 decades of Family and Medical Leave Act
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guaranteed many American workers up to 12 unpaid weeks off to recover from a major illness or childbirth or to take care of sick family members.
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guaranteed many American workers up to 12 unpaid weeks off to recover from a major illness or childbirth or to take care of sick family members.
Sayreville councilwoman shot, killed outside her home
Sayreville, New Jersey councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour was shot and killed Wednesday night outside her home, authorities said.
Sayreville, New Jersey councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour was shot and killed Wednesday night outside her home, authorities said.