DeSantis, Trump jab at each other while on campaign trail
Former President Donald Trump is keeping up a steady drumbeat of criticism of his chief rival Ron DeSantis.
Former President Donald Trump is keeping up a steady drumbeat of criticism of his chief rival Ron DeSantis.
Cars registered in Texas after 2025 won't need to pass a safety inspection, but owners will still pay the fee
Cars in some of Texas’ larger counties will still be required to have their emission output checked.
Cars in some of Texas’ larger counties will still be required to have their emission output checked.
Debt ceiling: House OKs bill to avoid default, sends Biden-McCarthy deal to Senate
The House has approved the debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending it to the Senate. President Joe Biden negotiated the deal with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avert a U.S. default crisis.
The House has approved the debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending it to the Senate. President Joe Biden negotiated the deal with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avert a U.S. default crisis.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls out state reps after House adjourns amid special session
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls out state representatives for ‘abandoning the Capitol’ after the House adjourned amid special session.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls out state representatives for ‘abandoning the Capitol’ after the House adjourned amid special session.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin sends 100 National Guard soldiers to US-Mexican border
“The ongoing border crisis facing our nation has turned every state into a border state," Youngkin said in a statement. “As leadership solutions at the federal level fall short, states are answering the call to secure our southern border, reduce the flow of fentanyl, combat human trafficking and address the humanitarian crisis."
“The ongoing border crisis facing our nation has turned every state into a border state," Youngkin said in a statement. “As leadership solutions at the federal level fall short, states are answering the call to secure our southern border, reduce the flow of fentanyl, combat human trafficking and address the humanitarian crisis."
Former Vice President Pence expected to launch White House campaign next week, joining Trump in 2024 race
The field of Republican presidential contenders continues to grow, with former Vice President Mike Pence joining former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and others, in the 2024 White House race
The field of Republican presidential contenders continues to grow, with former Vice President Mike Pence joining former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and others, in the 2024 White House race
Abbott taps John Scott, former Texas secretary of state, as interim attorney general
Scott, a former deputy attorney general, will run the agency because Ken Paxton has been suspended from office until his impeachment trial before the Texas Senate.
Scott, a former deputy attorney general, will run the agency because Ken Paxton has been suspended from office until his impeachment trial before the Texas Senate.
Texas House declares Special Session sine die
Texas House passes its special session legislation, and goes home Sine Die.
Texas House passes its special session legislation, and goes home Sine Die.
Texas Senate sets impeachment trial for AG Ken Paxton
The impeachment trial of Texas AG Ken Paxton has been set. Katie Naranjo, chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, and Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County GOP, sit down with Rebecca Thomas to discuss.
The impeachment trial of Texas AG Ken Paxton has been set. Katie Naranjo, chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, and Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County GOP, sit down with Rebecca Thomas to discuss.
NC political strategist ejected from boat, dies trying to swim ashore
Conen Morgan, 42, of Raleigh, whose consulting agency clients have included the campaigns of U.S. Reps. Alma Adams and Valerie Foushee, died Sunday, the park service said in a news release.
Conen Morgan, 42, of Raleigh, whose consulting agency clients have included the campaigns of U.S. Reps. Alma Adams and Valerie Foushee, died Sunday, the park service said in a news release.
Gov. Abbott announces immediate special session to cut property taxes, crackdown on human smuggling
"More must be done for the people of Texas," Abbott said. "Many critical items remain that must be passed. Several special sessions will be required. To ensure that each priority receives the time and attention it deserves to pass into law, only a few will be added each session."
"More must be done for the people of Texas," Abbott said. "Many critical items remain that must be passed. Several special sessions will be required. To ensure that each priority receives the time and attention it deserves to pass into law, only a few will be added each session."
Senate trial for AG Ken Paxton to happen this summer
A Senate trial for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will happen before the end of this summer.
A Senate trial for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will happen before the end of this summer.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick submits list of bills to Gov. Abbott to call special session to reconsider
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick submitted a wish list of bills he would like Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session to reconsider.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick submitted a wish list of bills he would like Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session to reconsider.
God, money and Dairy Queen: How Texas House investigators secured the impeachment of AG Ken Paxton
The long list of accusations were outlined as part of 20 charges of impeachment adopted by the Texas House.
The long list of accusations were outlined as part of 20 charges of impeachment adopted by the Texas House.
Texas legislative session ends with new steps toward Ken Paxton impeachment trial
The regular Texas legislative session has come to a close, but the political turmoil is not ending any time soon with a special session expected and the pending impeachment trial of AG Ken Paxton.
The regular Texas legislative session has come to a close, but the political turmoil is not ending any time soon with a special session expected and the pending impeachment trial of AG Ken Paxton.
Late deal sends new economic incentives for businesses to governor
After the previous, widely criticized program expired in December, lawmakers worked hard to craft a plan that won overwhelming support in both chambers.
After the previous, widely criticized program expired in December, lawmakers worked hard to craft a plan that won overwhelming support in both chambers.
Texas Legislature passes bill reining in “rogue" prosecutors
The GOP priority legislation could remove prosecutors from office if they don’t pursue certain crimes. The bill gained traction after some Democratic district attorneys said they would not prosecute abortion-related crimes.
The GOP priority legislation could remove prosecutors from office if they don’t pursue certain crimes. The bill gained traction after some Democratic district attorneys said they would not prosecute abortion-related crimes.
Lawmakers approve school safety bill that would require an armed person at every Texas campus
The bill comes in response to the Uvalde school shooting last year that left 19 children and two adults dead.
The bill comes in response to the Uvalde school shooting last year that left 19 children and two adults dead.
Republican priorities on school choice, border fail, but late-night compromises resurrect others
Rushed agreements and suspended rules rescue legislation on the electric grid and economic incentives for companies, and work is still being done on a property tax proposal.
Rushed agreements and suspended rules rescue legislation on the electric grid and economic incentives for companies, and work is still being done on a property tax proposal.
Biden, McCarthy reach final deal in debt ceiling talks, look to sell Congress
The Democratic president and Republican speaker spoke with each other Sunday evening as negotiators rushed to draft the bill text so lawmakers can review compromises that neither the hard-right or left flank is likely to support.
The Democratic president and Republican speaker spoke with each other Sunday evening as negotiators rushed to draft the bill text so lawmakers can review compromises that neither the hard-right or left flank is likely to support.