Texas Republicans urge Chip Roy and other McCarthy opponents to let Congress get to work
Texans poised to assume committee leadership are growing frustrated by Republicans blocking Kevin McCarthy’s election for speaker because Congress can’t get to work until a leader is in place.
Texans poised to assume committee leadership are growing frustrated by Republicans blocking Kevin McCarthy’s election for speaker because Congress can’t get to work until a leader is in place.
This grandmother is second in line for the presidency – for now
When Washington Sen. Patty Murray was elected in 1992, she says, male senators treated her with some trepidation. But now she has outlasted almost all of them and, for the moment, is second in line to the presidency.
When Washington Sen. Patty Murray was elected in 1992, she says, male senators treated her with some trepidation. But now she has outlasted almost all of them and, for the moment, is second in line to the presidency.
Idaho court tosses lawsuits aiming to block abortion bans
Idaho's Constitution does not implicitly enshrine abortion as a fundamental right, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday as it dismissed a series of lawsuits brought by Planned Parenthood.
Idaho's Constitution does not implicitly enshrine abortion as a fundamental right, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday as it dismissed a series of lawsuits brought by Planned Parenthood.
House adjourns for 3rd day without speaker, GOP clash over McCarthy drags on
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker has held firm through a long, excruciating third day and evening of voting with no conclusion.
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker has held firm through a long, excruciating third day and evening of voting with no conclusion.
Mayor Steve Adler hit with ethics complaints days before leaving office
Austin City Council Member Mackenzie-Anne Kelly and Linda Guerrero, a former candidate for Austin City Council District 9, have filed ethics complaints against Austin Mayor Steve Adler during his final days in office.
Austin City Council Member Mackenzie-Anne Kelly and Linda Guerrero, a former candidate for Austin City Council District 9, have filed ethics complaints against Austin Mayor Steve Adler during his final days in office.
What does the new state legislative session mean for Texas veterans?
Mitch Fuller, the national and state legislative chairman with the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), speaks on the upcoming legislative session in Austin.
Mitch Fuller, the national and state legislative chairman with the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), speaks on the upcoming legislative session in Austin.
14 times Congress couldn’t decide on a House speaker after the 1st-round vote
A House speaker’s election has not gone to multiple ballots since 1923.
A House speaker’s election has not gone to multiple ballots since 1923.
House adjourns after Kevin McCarthy loses 6th speaker vote
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker is continuing. Kevin McCarthy is determined to win over enough fellow Republicans, but he failed again on Thursday.
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker is continuing. Kevin McCarthy is determined to win over enough fellow Republicans, but he failed again on Thursday.
South Carolina’s top court strikes down state’s abortion ban
Currently, South Carolina bans most abortion at 20 weeks. The decision comes two years after Republican Gov. Henry McMaster signed the measure into law.
Currently, South Carolina bans most abortion at 20 weeks. The decision comes two years after Republican Gov. Henry McMaster signed the measure into law.
DOJ's decision to allow USPS to continue delivering abortion medications doesn’t impact Texas much
The Texas abortion ban does not criminalize patients who receive and take abortion medication.
The Texas abortion ban does not criminalize patients who receive and take abortion medication.
Kevin McCarthy loses 6th House speaker vote
Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County Republican Party, and Democratic analyst Ed Espinoza, discuss what is happening in the U.S. House.
Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County Republican Party, and Democratic analyst Ed Espinoza, discuss what is happening in the U.S. House.
Twitter plans to relax ban on political advertising
Twitter banned all political advertising in 2019, reacting to growing concern about misinformation spreading on social media.
Twitter banned all political advertising in 2019, reacting to growing concern about misinformation spreading on social media.
Incoming California congressman takes oath of office on Superman comic
If you're newly elected to Congress, did you know you don't actually have to swear allegiance to the Constitution on a bible?
If you're newly elected to Congress, did you know you don't actually have to swear allegiance to the Constitution on a bible?
US political leaders call for end on Azerbaijani blockade as situation in Artsakh intensifies
The Lachin Corridor has been closed by Azerbaijan since December 12, limiting Artsakh's access to food and medical care.
The Lachin Corridor has been closed by Azerbaijan since December 12, limiting Artsakh's access to food and medical care.
FDA expands availability of abortion pills
The change could expand access at both brick-and-mortar stores and online pharmacies.
The change could expand access at both brick-and-mortar stores and online pharmacies.
Explainer: What to expect on Day 2 of House speaker election after McCarthy falls short
GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy came short of overcoming opposition from the right-flank of his party following an hourslong series of votes on Tuesday.
GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy came short of overcoming opposition from the right-flank of his party following an hourslong series of votes on Tuesday.
Kevin McCarthy fails in marathon votes to secure speakership, House adjourns
A new generation of Trump-aligned Republicans is leading the opposition to Kevin McCarthy, saying he isn't conservative enough or tough enough to battle Democrats.
A new generation of Trump-aligned Republicans is leading the opposition to Kevin McCarthy, saying he isn't conservative enough or tough enough to battle Democrats.
Is the Texas GOP moving away from Former President Donald Trump?
Matt Mackowiak, president of the Travis County Republican Party, and Democratic analyst Ed Espinosa discuss the relationship between Former President Trump and Texas Republicans.
Matt Mackowiak, president of the Travis County Republican Party, and Democratic analyst Ed Espinosa discuss the relationship between Former President Trump and Texas Republicans.
How the House of Representatives elects a speaker
Here’s what you need to know about how the House elects a speaker.
Here’s what you need to know about how the House elects a speaker.
Katie Hobbs sworn in as Arizona governor
Hobbs was sworn in during a private ceremony at the state Capitol as she formally took over from Republican Doug Ducey. A public inauguration for the governor and others taking statewide offices is scheduled for Jan. 5.
Hobbs was sworn in during a private ceremony at the state Capitol as she formally took over from Republican Doug Ducey. A public inauguration for the governor and others taking statewide offices is scheduled for Jan. 5.