Texas House Democrats fined over $9,000 each for 2025 quorum break
Texas House Democrats have been formally assessed over $9,000 each in fines and costs for their 2025 walkout, a penalty they must pay out-of-pocket as they prepare to legally challenge the GOP-led redistricting map that sparked the protest.
Texas House Democrats have been formally assessed over $9,000 each in fines and costs for their 2025 walkout, a penalty they must pay out-of-pocket as they prepare to legally challenge the GOP-led redistricting map that sparked the protest.
Texas GOP candidates for Senate position for potential May runoff
With less than 30 days before early voting begins in the Texas primaries, the race for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate continues, with some candidates looking towards a potential May runoff.
With less than 30 days before early voting begins in the Texas primaries, the race for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate continues, with some candidates looking towards a potential May runoff.
Texas Senate race heats up
We are less than a month away from the start of early voting for the March Primary. One of the hottest races involves the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate.
We are less than a month away from the start of early voting for the March Primary. One of the hottest races involves the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate.
Second Lady Usha Vance pregnant with couple's fourth child
Second Lady Usha Vance is pregnant with her fourth child with Vice President J.D. Vance, the couple announced on Tuesday.
Second Lady Usha Vance is pregnant with her fourth child with Vice President J.D. Vance, the couple announced on Tuesday.
Political fight between Ken Paxton, John Cornyn fueled by released opinion
An opinion released on Martin Luther King Jr. Day is now fueling a political fight between Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Senator John Cornyn ahead of the race for U.S. Senate.
An opinion released on Martin Luther King Jr. Day is now fueling a political fight between Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Senator John Cornyn ahead of the race for U.S. Senate.
Paxton and Cornyn feud opinion
An opinion released on Martin Luther King Jr. Day is now fueling a political fight between Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Senator John Cornyn ahead of the race for U.S. Senate.
An opinion released on Martin Luther King Jr. Day is now fueling a political fight between Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Senator John Cornyn ahead of the race for U.S. Senate.
President Trump has hands full on international stage
President Trump has his hands full on the international stage, managing crisis in Ukraine, Greenland, and Venezuela. But, he is also focused on Iran where officials are threatening an "all out war" if the U.S. tries to take out the Ayatollah.
President Trump has his hands full on the international stage, managing crisis in Ukraine, Greenland, and Venezuela. But, he is also focused on Iran where officials are threatening an "all out war" if the U.S. tries to take out the Ayatollah.
Greenland latest: Trump charging tariff to 8 European countries
President Donald Trump says he'll charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European countries because of opposition to U.S. control of Greenland.
President Donald Trump says he'll charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European countries because of opposition to U.S. control of Greenland.
Minnesota ICE protests: Restraining order bans arrests, use of chemical irritants against peaceful protesters
A temporary restraining order has been granted that will ban federal agents from retaliating against, arresting, detaining or using chemical irritants against people engaging in peaceful protest.
A temporary restraining order has been granted that will ban federal agents from retaliating against, arresting, detaining or using chemical irritants against people engaging in peaceful protest.
Texas to launch school voucher program: Houston leads as applications open soon
Texas opens applications for its $1B Education Freedom Accounts on Feb. 4. With over 300 Houston schools participating, the city becomes the epicenter of a heated debate over school vouchers and public school funding.
Texas opens applications for its $1B Education Freedom Accounts on Feb. 4. With over 300 Houston schools participating, the city becomes the epicenter of a heated debate over school vouchers and public school funding.
Walz, Frey to be investigated for allegedly impeding law enforcement: Report
Federal prosecutors are likely to investigate both Gov. Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding law enforcement efforts in the wake of Operation Metro Surge.
Federal prosecutors are likely to investigate both Gov. Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding law enforcement efforts in the wake of Operation Metro Surge.
Abbott launches investigation into Medicade fraud
Gov. Abbott has ordered state health officials to look into possible Medicade fraud. The order follows two other fraud reduction initiatives the governor recently announced.
Gov. Abbott has ordered state health officials to look into possible Medicade fraud. The order follows two other fraud reduction initiatives the governor recently announced.
Iran's resistance urges President Trump to act
Trump administration officials are watching developments in Iran closely after the regime promised to stop executing protesters. But, Trump said he's still not ruling out the use of military force.
Trump administration officials are watching developments in Iran closely after the regime promised to stop executing protesters. But, Trump said he's still not ruling out the use of military force.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott targets Medicaid in new fraud investigation order
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered state health officials to look into potential Medicaid fraud, the third such fraud investigation recently announced by his office.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered state health officials to look into potential Medicaid fraud, the third such fraud investigation recently announced by his office.
Trump's supporters offer mixed reviews of president in latest poll
A new poll shows that nearly a year into President Donald Trump’s second term, some Republicans express less favorable views of his performance on several key issues.
A new poll shows that nearly a year into President Donald Trump’s second term, some Republicans express less favorable views of his performance on several key issues.
The last time the Insurrection Act was used
President Donald Trump’s threat to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota is unprecedented, experts say, because “none of the criteria have been met.”
President Donald Trump’s threat to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota is unprecedented, experts say, because “none of the criteria have been met.”
Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Florida governor candidate proposes 'sin tax' on OnlyFans creators
Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback is proposing a hefty crackdown on OnlyFans creators in the state.
Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback is proposing a hefty crackdown on OnlyFans creators in the state.
One year in: Poll reveals how Americans feel about Trump's return to White House
As President Donald Trump marks a full year of his second term, his approval ratings are shifting. From the economy to foreign policy, a new poll reveals what’s driving public opinion on his performance.
As President Donald Trump marks a full year of his second term, his approval ratings are shifting. From the economy to foreign policy, a new poll reveals what’s driving public opinion on his performance.
Madison Sheahan, ICE's deputy director, resigns to run for Congress
Madison Sheahan, the deputy director for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is leaving her role to run for Congress in Ohio.
Madison Sheahan, the deputy director for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is leaving her role to run for Congress in Ohio.