Texas Coalition of Black Democrats discuss issues with Texas DHHS

For more than 10-years now, DHHS has been under investigation as one of the defendants in a federal class action lawsuit representing 10,000 children in long-term foster care.

Gov. Greg Abbott announces $874.6M for public safety initiatives

According to Abbott, the $874.6 million will be transferred to state agencies and programs for initiatives that include enhanced border security operations and school safety.

Sen. Bob Menendez faces another federal probe

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is reportedly the subject of a new federal investigation five years after he stood trial for corruption.

2nd woman alleges Herschel Walker encouraged her to have abortion

Prominent attorney Gloria Allred says she is representing a second woman who says Herschel Walker drove her to an abortion clinic after she became pregnant with his child.

Slavery is on the ballot for voters in these 5 states

Nearly 20 states have constitutions that include language permitting slavery and involuntary servitude as criminal punishments.

State-by-state guide to tracking your absentee ballot for 2022 midterm elections

Many U.S. states offer online tools where voters can check their ballot status, while a few require voters to contact local election offices and representatives.

Majority of Americans want more action on climate change, poll finds

People polled expressed little confidence that the climate guidelines in the Inflation Reduction Act will make a difference with improving the environment.

Trial over Georgia’s law banning abortions begins in Fulton County

A trial over whether Georgia's "heartbeat" law banning abortions as early as six weeks into a pregnancy began in a Fulton County courtroom Monday.

Garland accuses Chinese nationals of attempting to obstruct US probe into company

The two men, Guochun He and Zheng Wang, are accused of trying to direct a person with the U.S. government whom they believed was a cooperator to provide confidential information about the Justice Department's investigation.

2022 Midterm Elections: Early voting gets underway in Texas

There are 38 early voting locations in Travis County, open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday.

2022 Midterm Elections: Control of Congress at play in November races

As voters head to the polls in November, there’s speculation from some that Republicans have a legitimate shot to win the House, although there’s uncertainty that the GOP can win the Senate.

1st task in Trump Organization trial: Picking a neutral jury

Donald Trump’s company goes on trial Monday in a criminal tax case, and picking a neutral jury is the first big task of the court. The trial itself is expected to last at least four weeks.

Jan. 6 panel not rule out Trump's live TV testimony, Cheney says

"We are not going to allow — he’s not going to turn this into a circus," Liz Cheney said, who's on the Jan. 6 investigative committee that's demanding his testimony under oath next month.

Which states have voting changes on the ballot this election?

Voters across the country are deciding ballot measures that could reshape the ways they cast ballots in coming elections, or even how things get on the ballot.