Sen. Blackburn delivers scathing remarks on Biden following deadly Kabul airport bombings
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., delivered scathing remarks following President Joe Biden’s press conference from the White House after the deadly suicide bombings at Kabul airport on Thursday, saying the president was lacking transparency and a plan of action for the American people.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., delivered scathing remarks following President Joe Biden’s press conference from the White House after the deadly suicide bombings at Kabul airport on Thursday, saying the president was lacking transparency and a plan of action for the American people.
‘We will hunt you down and make you pay’ Biden says after Kabul airport suicide attacks
The attacks at a Kabul airport killed at least 60 Afghans and 13 U.S. service members, Afghan and U.S. officials said.
The attacks at a Kabul airport killed at least 60 Afghans and 13 U.S. service members, Afghan and U.S. officials said.
Federal court in El Paso blocks Abbott's migrant transportation order
According to the ruling, Abbott's order violates the Supremacy Clause of the US Constitution because it authorizes DPS to “make and act upon immigration determinations, the province of federal law.”
According to the ruling, Abbott's order violates the Supremacy Clause of the US Constitution because it authorizes DPS to “make and act upon immigration determinations, the province of federal law.”
Texas Supreme Court pauses San Antonio mask mandate for public schools
Abbott and the state are embroiled in multiple legal battles with cities, counties, and school districts in the state’s urban areas over mask mandates.
Abbott and the state are embroiled in multiple legal battles with cities, counties, and school districts in the state’s urban areas over mask mandates.
Save Austin Now, business owners sue city over Prop B enforcement
Four Austin business owners have partnered with Save Austin Now to sue the City of Austin over the enforcement of the homeless camping ban.
Four Austin business owners have partnered with Save Austin Now to sue the City of Austin over the enforcement of the homeless camping ban.
Bastrop will be home to new $8 million medical marijuana facility
Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation is building a new facility to keep up with increased demand as the state’s medical marijuana program expands.
Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation is building a new facility to keep up with increased demand as the state’s medical marijuana program expands.
Permitless carry in Texas set to begin on September 1
On September 1st, Texas joins more than two dozen states that do not require a state permit to carry a handgun.
On September 1st, Texas joins more than two dozen states that do not require a state permit to carry a handgun.
2 lawmakers fly unannounced to Kabul amid evacuation, angering US officials
Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., and Rep. Peter Meijer, R-Mich., both military veterans, flew to the Kabul airport, angering U.S. officials.
Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., and Rep. Peter Meijer, R-Mich., both military veterans, flew to the Kabul airport, angering U.S. officials.
Rutgers football player to transfer over school's COVID-19 vaccine requirement
A Rutgers University defensive back will be entering the transfer portal over the school’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
A Rutgers University defensive back will be entering the transfer portal over the school’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
Tech, finance leaders meeting with Biden to talk cybersecurity defense
Among the expected guests at Wednesday's summit are Apple chief executive Tim Cook, Amazon chief executive Andy Jassy and Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Alphabet, Google's parent companies.
Among the expected guests at Wednesday's summit are Apple chief executive Tim Cook, Amazon chief executive Andy Jassy and Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Alphabet, Google's parent companies.
Kamala Harris visits John McCain monument in Vietnam, 3 years after his death
Standing in the pouring rain, Harris noted that Wednesday marked three years since McCain died from brain cancer on Aug. 25, 2018.
Standing in the pouring rain, Harris noted that Wednesday marked three years since McCain died from brain cancer on Aug. 25, 2018.
Herschel Walker files to run for US senate in 2022
Herschel Walker officially filed to run for a Georgia U.S. Senate seat as a Republican on Tuesday, according to Federal Election Commission documents.
Herschel Walker officially filed to run for a Georgia U.S. Senate seat as a Republican on Tuesday, according to Federal Election Commission documents.
Leaked phone call highlights battle between Mackowiak, Kelly
Councilmember Mackenzie Kelly said she was threatened and bullied by chairman Matt Mackowiak and she thinks the party should consider changing leadership.
Councilmember Mackenzie Kelly said she was threatened and bullied by chairman Matt Mackowiak and she thinks the party should consider changing leadership.
'Remain in Mexico': Supreme Court orders Biden administration to reinstate Trump-era policy
The Supreme Court is refusing to block a court ruling ordering the Biden administration to reinstate a Trump-era policy that forces people to wait in Mexico while seeking asylum in the U.S.
The Supreme Court is refusing to block a court ruling ordering the Biden administration to reinstate a Trump-era policy that forces people to wait in Mexico while seeking asylum in the U.S.
Gov. Abbott, school districts face off in court over mask mandates
A ruling from the court on mask mandates is expected before the end of the week.
A ruling from the court on mask mandates is expected before the end of the week.
House passes John Lewis voting rights bill
The bill, which is part of a broader Democratic effort to enact a sweeping overhaul of elections, was approved on a 219-212 vote, with no Republican support.
The bill, which is part of a broader Democratic effort to enact a sweeping overhaul of elections, was approved on a 219-212 vote, with no Republican support.
Biden: Afghanistan evacuations ‘currently on a pace’ to finish by Aug 31 deadline
President Joe Biden said he is holding to the August 31 deadline to evacuate Americans and allies from Afghanistan after the Taliban took control.
President Joe Biden said he is holding to the August 31 deadline to evacuate Americans and allies from Afghanistan after the Taliban took control.
Biden infrastructure agenda advances as House passes $3.5 trillion budget
House Democratic leaders have compromised with moderates and muscled President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint over a key hurdle.
House Democratic leaders have compromised with moderates and muscled President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint over a key hurdle.
TV Academy revokes Cuomo's Emmy after resignation
Hours after leaving office, scandal-tainted former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo suffered another defeat Tuesday, losing the special Emmy Award he received last year for his daily, televised briefings on the coronavirus pandemic.
Hours after leaving office, scandal-tainted former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo suffered another defeat Tuesday, losing the special Emmy Award he received last year for his daily, televised briefings on the coronavirus pandemic.
With Cuomo out, 9 women now serving as governors in US
Women currently hold 18% of governors' offices — significantly less than this year's new records of 27% of U.S. congressional seats and 31% of state legislative seats.
Women currently hold 18% of governors' offices — significantly less than this year's new records of 27% of U.S. congressional seats and 31% of state legislative seats.