Trump Organization faces criminal tax fraud trial over perks

The Trump Organization is on trial this week for criminal tax fraud — on the hook for what prosecutors say was a 15-year scheme by top officials to hide perks.

Texas Public Utility Commission Chairman says power grid can endure upcoming winter

Each winter in Texas will never be the same after the Big Freeze in February 2021. However, the Chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas made a large, very public pledge regarding the power grid.

Brazil elects Lula president again, defeating far-right Bolsonaro

His victory marks the first time since Brazil’s 1985 return to democracy that the sitting president has failed to win reelection.

The Issue Is: California AG Rob Bonta makes his final pitch to voters

In this final stretch of the midterms, California Attorney General Rob Bonta joins Elex Michaelson on The Issue Is to make his final pitch to voters.

House Speaker's husband, Paul Pelosi, assaulted with hammer by home intruder in San Francisco

A suspect broke into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco home on Friday morning and "violently assaulted" her husband with a hammer in a targeted attack, authorities said.  

Texas Coalition of Black Democrats discuss issues with Texas DHHS

For more than 10-years now, DHHS has been under investigation as one of the defendants in a federal class action lawsuit representing 10,000 children in long-term foster care.

Gov. Greg Abbott announces $874.6M for public safety initiatives

According to Abbott, the $874.6 million will be transferred to state agencies and programs for initiatives that include enhanced border security operations and school safety.

Sen. Bob Menendez faces another federal probe

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is reportedly the subject of a new federal investigation five years after he stood trial for corruption.

2nd woman alleges Herschel Walker encouraged her to have abortion

Prominent attorney Gloria Allred says she is representing a second woman who says Herschel Walker drove her to an abortion clinic after she became pregnant with his child.

Slavery is on the ballot for voters in these 5 states

Nearly 20 states have constitutions that include language permitting slavery and involuntary servitude as criminal punishments.

State-by-state guide to tracking your absentee ballot for 2022 midterm elections

Many U.S. states offer online tools where voters can check their ballot status, while a few require voters to contact local election offices and representatives.

Majority of Americans want more action on climate change, poll finds

People polled expressed little confidence that the climate guidelines in the Inflation Reduction Act will make a difference with improving the environment.

Trial over Georgia’s law banning abortions begins in Fulton County

A trial over whether Georgia's "heartbeat" law banning abortions as early as six weeks into a pregnancy began in a Fulton County courtroom Monday.

Garland accuses Chinese nationals of attempting to obstruct US probe into company

The two men, Guochun He and Zheng Wang, are accused of trying to direct a person with the U.S. government whom they believed was a cooperator to provide confidential information about the Justice Department's investigation.

2022 Midterm Elections: Early voting gets underway in Texas

There are 38 early voting locations in Travis County, open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday.