Why did Matthew McConaughey not run for governor of Texas?
The 'True Detective' actor is an active community leader in the Lone Star State.
The 'True Detective' actor is an active community leader in the Lone Star State.
Lawmakers prep for Congressional Baseball Game
Partisan feuds on Capitol Hill will rest for at least a couple of hours Thursday night when the annual Congressional Baseball Game is played at Nats Park.
Partisan feuds on Capitol Hill will rest for at least a couple of hours Thursday night when the annual Congressional Baseball Game is played at Nats Park.
Roe v Wade Supreme Court decision official, Texas 'trigger law' to go into effect
The Human Life Protection Act will take effect in late August after an official decision overturning the landmark case from the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Human Life Protection Act will take effect in late August after an official decision overturning the landmark case from the U.S. Supreme Court.
Texas 'trigger law' increasing penalties for abortion providers goes into effect Aug. 25
The U.S. Supreme Court issued its judgment Tuesday in the Mississippi case that revoked a constitutional right to abortion. That means Texas’ “trigger law” severely limiting the procedure will soon take effect.
The U.S. Supreme Court issued its judgment Tuesday in the Mississippi case that revoked a constitutional right to abortion. That means Texas’ “trigger law” severely limiting the procedure will soon take effect.
Trump returns to DC for first time since leaving office to deliver speech on crime
Former President Donald Trump will return to Washington on Tuesday for the first time since leaving office, delivering a speech on crime before an allied think tank that has been crafting an agenda for a possible second term.
Former President Donald Trump will return to Washington on Tuesday for the first time since leaving office, delivering a speech on crime before an allied think tank that has been crafting an agenda for a possible second term.
University of Michigan medical students walk out of white coat ceremony because of anti-abortion speaker
A group of University of Michigan medical students walked out of their white coat ceremony Sunday because of speaker Dr. Kristin Collier's anti-abortion views.
A group of University of Michigan medical students walked out of their white coat ceremony Sunday because of speaker Dr. Kristin Collier's anti-abortion views.
Man pleads not guilty to rape of 10-year-old Ohio girl who traveled out of state for abortion
A man pleaded not guilty in Ohio to charges of raping a 10-year-old girl who traveled to Indiana for an abortion.
A man pleaded not guilty in Ohio to charges of raping a 10-year-old girl who traveled to Indiana for an abortion.
Man pleads not guilty to rape of 10-year-old Ohio girl who traveled out of state for abortion
A man pleaded not guilty in Ohio to charges of raping a 10-year-old girl who traveled to Indiana for an abortion. Her case has become a flashpoint in the national debate over access to the procedure.
A man pleaded not guilty in Ohio to charges of raping a 10-year-old girl who traveled to Indiana for an abortion. Her case has become a flashpoint in the national debate over access to the procedure.
Poll finds 2 in 3 Americans favor term limits for Supreme Court justices
Four new members have joined the Supreme Court court in the last five years, bringing down the average age of the high court’s members. Three justices are in their 60s and the remaining justices are in their 50s.
Four new members have joined the Supreme Court court in the last five years, bringing down the average age of the high court’s members. Three justices are in their 60s and the remaining justices are in their 50s.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; abortion bans anticipated in several states
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide, letting the states have the final say.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide, letting the states have the final say.
Texas Lt Gov Dan Patrick tests positive for COVID-19
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is experiencing only mild symptoms and isolating at home, says his campaign.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is experiencing only mild symptoms and isolating at home, says his campaign.
Attacker tries to stab NY GOP candidate for governor Rep. Lee Zeldin
U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin, the Republican candidate for New York governor, was attacked by a man who tried to stab him at an upstate event.
U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin, the Republican candidate for New York governor, was attacked by a man who tried to stab him at an upstate event.
California governor targets Greg Abbott in full-page ads in 3 Texas newspapers
Gavin Newsom's ads, which ran Friday, feature a modified quote from Greg Abbott about Senate Bill 8, which bans abortion in Texas after six weeks.
Gavin Newsom's ads, which ran Friday, feature a modified quote from Greg Abbott about Senate Bill 8, which bans abortion in Texas after six weeks.
Kentucky judge extends block of state's abortion ban
A Kentucky judge has issued a ruling that continues to keep the state’s near-total ban on abortion from taking effect.
A Kentucky judge has issued a ruling that continues to keep the state’s near-total ban on abortion from taking effect.
Jan. 6 takeaways: White House in chaos, unmovable Trump
The House Jan. 6 committee closed out its set of summer hearings with its most detailed focus yet on the investigation’s main target: former President Donald Trump.
The House Jan. 6 committee closed out its set of summer hearings with its most detailed focus yet on the investigation’s main target: former President Donald Trump.
January 6 hearing: Panel says Trump 'poured gasoline on fire' with tweet during Capitol riot
Former White House aides have told the Jan. 6 committee that Donald Trump poured “gasoline on the fire” of the attack raging at the Capitol rather than calling off the mob laying siege.
Former White House aides have told the Jan. 6 committee that Donald Trump poured “gasoline on the fire” of the attack raging at the Capitol rather than calling off the mob laying siege.
Texas Republicans in Congress vote against bill to protect right to contraception
The House passed the measure, but it will have a harder time getting through the evenly divided Senate.
The House passed the measure, but it will have a harder time getting through the evenly divided Senate.
Austin City Council passes GRACE Act to decriminalize abortion
The Council voted to pass the “Guarding the Right to Abortion Care for Everyone” or GRACE Act in a special-called meeting Thursday.
The Council voted to pass the “Guarding the Right to Abortion Care for Everyone” or GRACE Act in a special-called meeting Thursday.
Louisiana abortion ban again blocked by judge
Abortion clinics in Louisiana can continue operating while a lawsuit challenging the state’s near total ban on abortions is resolved, a state judge ruled Thursday.
Abortion clinics in Louisiana can continue operating while a lawsuit challenging the state’s near total ban on abortions is resolved, a state judge ruled Thursday.
Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘very mild’ symptoms, WH says
The president has “very mild” symptoms and is taking Paxlovid, the drug used to treat COVID-19, according to the White House.
The president has “very mild” symptoms and is taking Paxlovid, the drug used to treat COVID-19, according to the White House.