Biden administration asks Supreme Court to delay end of Title 42
The Biden administration is asking the Supreme Court to end asylum restrictions, but requested a delay until at least after Christmas.
The Biden administration is asking the Supreme Court to end asylum restrictions, but requested a delay until at least after Christmas.
Lawmakers unveil $1.7T bill to avoid shutdown, boost Ukraine
Lawmakers are working to stuff in as many priorities as they can into what is likely to be the last major bill of the current Congress before a midnight Friday deadline.
Lawmakers are working to stuff in as many priorities as they can into what is likely to be the last major bill of the current Congress before a midnight Friday deadline.
Final findings of 2020 Texas General Election audit released by Secretary of State
According to the audit report, Texas voters should have a "high level of confidence" in the accuracy of Texas elections.
According to the audit report, Texas voters should have a "high level of confidence" in the accuracy of Texas elections.
Mike Pence says DOJ shouldn't bring charges against Trump after Jan. 6 hearings conclude
The January 6 Committee referred Trump to the DOJ for criminal prosecution.
The January 6 Committee referred Trump to the DOJ for criminal prosecution.
Bipartisan marijuana banking bill in peril amid year-end scramble in Congress
Known as the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, the bill seeks to allow legal, legitimate marijuana businesses to access financial services by creating a safe harbor for banks and credit unions.
Known as the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, the bill seeks to allow legal, legitimate marijuana businesses to access financial services by creating a safe harbor for banks and credit unions.
Senate passes bill to fund government through Dec. 23, heads to Biden's desk
The Senate has passed legislation to fund the government for an additional week as lawmakers race to finish work on a full-year spending package before they head home for the holidays and a new Congress is sworn in.
The Senate has passed legislation to fund the government for an additional week as lawmakers race to finish work on a full-year spending package before they head home for the holidays and a new Congress is sworn in.
Gov. Greg Abbott calls for investigation into immigration groups
Gov. Greg Abbott wants a state investigation into private groups that may be coordinating mass crossings.
Gov. Greg Abbott wants a state investigation into private groups that may be coordinating mass crossings.
US lawmakers announce 'framework' on bill to avoid government shutdown
Congress faces a midnight Friday deadline to pass a spending bill to prevent a partial government shutdown.
Congress faces a midnight Friday deadline to pass a spending bill to prevent a partial government shutdown.
Rick Perry wants Texas to legalize online sports betting
Former Texas governor and U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry has joined the Sports Betting Alliance and says the time is right.
Former Texas governor and U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry has joined the Sports Betting Alliance and says the time is right.
Runoff elections: Kirk Watson wins Austin mayoral race defeating Celia Israel
Kirk Watson has been elected as Austin's next mayor, defeating candidate Celia Israel. Watson will replace Austin Mayor Steve Adler.
Kirk Watson has been elected as Austin's next mayor, defeating candidate Celia Israel. Watson will replace Austin Mayor Steve Adler.
Kari Lake files 70-page lawsuit against top Arizona election officials
Kari Lake filed a lawsuit against several top election officials in Arizona on Friday just days following the certification of the 2022 election in which she lost her bid to become governor.
Kari Lake filed a lawsuit against several top election officials in Arizona on Friday just days following the certification of the 2022 election in which she lost her bid to become governor.
Recount confirms Lauren Boebert narrowly held her House seat
Democrat challenger Adam Frisch netted a total of four votes in the recount, far from enough to close a 500-plus vote gap with Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert.
Democrat challenger Adam Frisch netted a total of four votes in the recount, far from enough to close a 500-plus vote gap with Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert.
Texas lawmaker files bill to block social media for minors
Republican State Rep Jared Patterson of Denton County says he's making good on a promise to protect children from what he calls the “harmful mental health effects of social media.”
Republican State Rep Jared Patterson of Denton County says he's making good on a promise to protect children from what he calls the “harmful mental health effects of social media.”
Gov. Greg Abbott calls for five-year mandatory sentence for human smugglers
Gov. Greg Abbott is making his pitch ahead of the upcoming legislative session.
Gov. Greg Abbott is making his pitch ahead of the upcoming legislative session.
Trump probe subpoena for Georgia secretary of state from DOJ
The subpoena, which is dated Friday and was received by Raffensperger’s office Monday, follows others served last week in several states and counties.
The subpoena, which is dated Friday and was received by Raffensperger’s office Monday, follows others served last week in several states and counties.
Brittney Griner back home after US-Russian prisoner swap
WNBA star and Texas native Brittney Griner is back home after nearly a year in a Russian prison after being released in a prisoner swap that has a lot of people talking.
WNBA star and Texas native Brittney Griner is back home after nearly a year in a Russian prison after being released in a prisoner swap that has a lot of people talking.
Texas Government officials reveal priorities for 88th legislative session, $30 billion budget surplus
Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, and Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives Dade Phelan have begun sharing their thoughts on how all the budget surplus should be invested.
Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, and Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives Dade Phelan have begun sharing their thoughts on how all the budget surplus should be invested.
House advances giant Texas storm surge project in water bill
The House passed the $858 billion defense bill by a vote of 350-80. The Texas coastal protection project far outstrips any of the 24 other projects greenlit by the bill.
The House passed the $858 billion defense bill by a vote of 350-80. The Texas coastal protection project far outstrips any of the 24 other projects greenlit by the bill.
Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema leaving Democratic Party, registers as independent
Sinema has modeled her political approach on the renegade style of the late Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona, and has frustrated Democratic colleagues at times with her overtures to Republicans and opposition to Democratic priorities.
Sinema has modeled her political approach on the renegade style of the late Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona, and has frustrated Democratic colleagues at times with her overtures to Republicans and opposition to Democratic priorities.
The Issue Is: From Long Beach to Washington, D.C.
This week, Elex caught up with Long Beach-mayor-turned-Congressman-elect Robert Garcia as he settles into his new gig in Washington, D.C.
This week, Elex caught up with Long Beach-mayor-turned-Congressman-elect Robert Garcia as he settles into his new gig in Washington, D.C.