Congressman Dan Crenshaw advocates military strike, calling cartels 'clear and present' threat
Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) a decorated Navy SEAL officer who has represented Texas' 2nd district since 2019, explained how he's leading a special house task force focused on countering Mexico's drug cartels.
Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) a decorated Navy SEAL officer who has represented Texas' 2nd district since 2019, explained how he's leading a special house task force focused on countering Mexico's drug cartels.
A ban on Texas public universities’ diversity offices inches closer to becoming law
Texas could become the second state in the country after Florida to ban diversity, equity and inclusion offices in higher education.
Texas could become the second state in the country after Florida to ban diversity, equity and inclusion offices in higher education.
Texas legislature advances bills on drag shows, college diversity programs
The House advanced Senate Bill 12, restricting children from attending drag shows and performances "appealing to the prurient interest in sex." The Senate approved Senate Bill 17, which would ban diversity programs at public universities.
The House advanced Senate Bill 12, restricting children from attending drag shows and performances "appealing to the prurient interest in sex." The Senate approved Senate Bill 17, which would ban diversity programs at public universities.
George Santos becomes treasurer of his own campaign following indictment
The embattled congressman pleaded not guilty to federal charges on May 10, hours after a 13-count indictment was unsealed against him.
The embattled congressman pleaded not guilty to federal charges on May 10, hours after a 13-count indictment was unsealed against him.
Video shows protester punch officer after lawmakers pass restrictions on abortion, gender-affirming care
Video shows a protester punch a Nebraska State Patrol officer after lawmakers approved a 12-week abortion ban and restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors.
Video shows a protester punch a Nebraska State Patrol officer after lawmakers approved a 12-week abortion ban and restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors.
Sen. John Cornyn meets with Austin entertainment industry to discuss event ticketing issues
U.S. Senator John Cornyn invited a Taylor Swift fan, and those working in the entertainment industry to be part of a panel on Friday, May 19 at the Moody Center.
U.S. Senator John Cornyn invited a Taylor Swift fan, and those working in the entertainment industry to be part of a panel on Friday, May 19 at the Moody Center.
Texas TikTok ban remains limited to government-issued devices
A TikTok ban in Texas remains limited to government-issued devices.
A TikTok ban in Texas remains limited to government-issued devices.
Paxton announces second investigation into Texas hospital over youth transgender healthcare
The Texas attorney general's office will investigate to determine if Texas Children's Hospital in Houston is actively engaging in "illegal behavior" and performing "gender transitioning" procedures on children.
The Texas attorney general's office will investigate to determine if Texas Children's Hospital in Houston is actively engaging in "illegal behavior" and performing "gender transitioning" procedures on children.
Debt limit talks stall as Republicans, White House face 'real differences'
Debt limit talks came to an abrupt standstill after Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said it’s time to “pause" negotiations.
Debt limit talks came to an abrupt standstill after Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said it’s time to “pause" negotiations.
Key supporter of Texas school chaplain bill has pushed for evangelism in schools
Rocky Malloy, a self-described former drug-smuggling pirate saved by divine intervention, has led a group that promotes chaplains as a tool to proselytize to schoolchildren.
Rocky Malloy, a self-described former drug-smuggling pirate saved by divine intervention, has led a group that promotes chaplains as a tool to proselytize to schoolchildren.
Tim Scott launching ad campaign in Iowa, New Hampshire for expected 2024 presidential bid
Tim Scott is scheduled to make a “major announcement" on Monday in his hometown of North Charleston regarding his decision on a presidential bid.
Tim Scott is scheduled to make a “major announcement" on Monday in his hometown of North Charleston regarding his decision on a presidential bid.
Massachusetts lawmakers introduce 'Taylor Swift Bill' to require transparent ticket pricing following debacle
The bill is commonly referred to as the "Taylor Swift Bill," as it came in response to a fiasco late last year.
The bill is commonly referred to as the "Taylor Swift Bill," as it came in response to a fiasco late last year.
6 in 10 Americans want to pair debt limit increase with deficit cuts, poll finds
The new poll shows 27% say they approve of Biden and 26% say the same about congressional Democrats, while 22% approve of congressional Republicans.
The new poll shows 27% say they approve of Biden and 26% say the same about congressional Democrats, while 22% approve of congressional Republicans.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin fuels presidential buzz with new ad
There’s now more political speculation over the possible White House ambitions of Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin.
There’s now more political speculation over the possible White House ambitions of Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin.
False claims of a stolen election thrive unchecked on Twitter as Musk promises otherwise
Election falsehoods are thriving on Twitter after former President Donald Trump dug in on those claims during a recent CNN town hall.
Election falsehoods are thriving on Twitter after former President Donald Trump dug in on those claims during a recent CNN town hall.
Here are the restrictions on transgender people proceeding in US statehouses
Missouri and Nebraska proposals are poised for action and could add to the list of at least 17 states that have enacted laws restricting or banning gender affirming care for minors.
Missouri and Nebraska proposals are poised for action and could add to the list of at least 17 states that have enacted laws restricting or banning gender affirming care for minors.
Taxes, tenure, transgender care, sports bills discussed amid Texas regular session ending
The Texas regular session ends this month, and Thursday was a critical moving day for several key pieces of legislation, including two bills concerning gender-affirming care and transgender collegiate athletes.
The Texas regular session ends this month, and Thursday was a critical moving day for several key pieces of legislation, including two bills concerning gender-affirming care and transgender collegiate athletes.
Here's why a government default may be worse than a government shutdown
All the hand-wringing over a potential government default if Congress doesn’t increase the national debt limit has conjured up images of past government shutdowns.
All the hand-wringing over a potential government default if Congress doesn’t increase the national debt limit has conjured up images of past government shutdowns.
Bill would allow temporary change in speed limits due to construction, weather on Texas highways
An investigation of the deadly pileup on I-35W in February 2021 suggested variable speed limits.
An investigation of the deadly pileup on I-35W in February 2021 suggested variable speed limits.
School voucher bill hangs by a thread as key deadline approaches
The House public education committee chair said Wednesday he currently has no plans to bring the bill for a vote. Gov. Greg Abbott has vowed to call a special session if the House doesn’t “expand the scope of school choice.”
The House public education committee chair said Wednesday he currently has no plans to bring the bill for a vote. Gov. Greg Abbott has vowed to call a special session if the House doesn’t “expand the scope of school choice.”