Texas lawmakers are finished, but expected back for a special session
Texas state lawmakers now have to prepare to come back for at least one special session.
Texas state lawmakers now have to prepare to come back for at least one special session.
‘A day of remembrance’: President Biden issues proclamation 100 years after Tulsa Race Massacre
President Joe Biden has issued a proclamation declaring May 31, 2021, a Day of Remembrance: 100 Years After The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
President Joe Biden has issued a proclamation declaring May 31, 2021, a Day of Remembrance: 100 Years After The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
Abbott says he'll veto budget article that funds legislative branch
“I will veto Article 10 of the budget passed by the legislature. Article 10 funds the legislative branch. No pay for those who abandon their responsibilities. Stay tuned"
“I will veto Article 10 of the budget passed by the legislature. Article 10 funds the legislative branch. No pay for those who abandon their responsibilities. Stay tuned"
Matthew McConaughey speaks out against mask hesitancy amid rumors he's running for Texas governor
The Oscar-winning actor has been teasing for months now that he is considering running for governor against incumbent candidate Gov. Greg Abbott.
The Oscar-winning actor has been teasing for months now that he is considering running for governor against incumbent candidate Gov. Greg Abbott.
Texas House Democrats stage walkout to block controversial GOP voting bill
Texas Democrats pulled off a dramatic, last-ditch walkout in the state House of Representatives on Sunday night to block passage of one of the most restrictive voting bills in the U.S.
Texas Democrats pulled off a dramatic, last-ditch walkout in the state House of Representatives on Sunday night to block passage of one of the most restrictive voting bills in the U.S.
Texas House Democrats walkout blocks controversial voting bill
The Texas House had a deadline of midnight to get Senate Bill 7 to Governor Greg Abbott's desk but Democrats essentially ran the clock.
The Texas House had a deadline of midnight to get Senate Bill 7 to Governor Greg Abbott's desk but Democrats essentially ran the clock.
Texas Senate gives approval for controversial voting bill
The House has a deadline of midnight Sunday to vote on the bill. If passed, the governor is expected to sign it into law.
The House has a deadline of midnight Sunday to vote on the bill. If passed, the governor is expected to sign it into law.
Hundreds protest 'Heartbeat Bill' abortion law at Texas Capitol
The rally named “Don't Mess With Texans’ Abortions” started at the State Capitol and led to a march down Congress Avenue towards the Governor's Mansion.
The rally named “Don't Mess With Texans’ Abortions” started at the State Capitol and led to a march down Congress Avenue towards the Governor's Mansion.
California Congresswoman reveals she sleeps with gun by her bed after death threats
The ongoing war against internet trolls has left a Pomona Congresswoman fearing for her life.
The ongoing war against internet trolls has left a Pomona Congresswoman fearing for her life.
Senate GOP blocks bipartisan commission to investigate deadly Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Senate Republicans on Friday blocked a House-passed bill to create a bipartisan commission to study the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The Senate vote was 54-35 — short of the 60 votes needed to consider the bill.
Senate Republicans on Friday blocked a House-passed bill to create a bipartisan commission to study the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The Senate vote was 54-35 — short of the 60 votes needed to consider the bill.
Biden’s $6T budget proposal: Social spending, taxes on business
President Joe Biden rolled out his $6 trillion budget proposal for next year, which features new social programs for the poor and middle class. But it depends on taxing corporations and the wealthy to keep the nation's spiking debt from spiraling out of control.
President Joe Biden rolled out his $6 trillion budget proposal for next year, which features new social programs for the poor and middle class. But it depends on taxing corporations and the wealthy to keep the nation's spiking debt from spiraling out of control.
Judge agrees to appoint 'special master' in Giuliani Ukraine probe
A judge said Friday that he will appoint a "special master" to protect attorney-client privilege in the investigation of Rudy Giuliani's interactions with Ukrainian officials.
A judge said Friday that he will appoint a "special master" to protect attorney-client privilege in the investigation of Rudy Giuliani's interactions with Ukrainian officials.
Texas law enforcement can no longer contract with reality TV shows
The law, known as Javier Ambler's law, now prevents law-enforcement agencies in Texas from participating in reality TV shows.
The law, known as Javier Ambler's law, now prevents law-enforcement agencies in Texas from participating in reality TV shows.
Ex-House Speaker Paul Ryan says GOP 'at a crossroads,' calls for party members to reject Trump
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan is weighing in on the fight for the Republican Party’s future and he's urging conservatives to reject Donald Trump and “second-rate imitations.”
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan is weighing in on the fight for the Republican Party’s future and he's urging conservatives to reject Donald Trump and “second-rate imitations.”
Marijuana legislation headed to Gov. Abbott's desk
Three pieces of legislation concerning cannabis have passed the Texas House and Senate and are now headed to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk.
Three pieces of legislation concerning cannabis have passed the Texas House and Senate and are now headed to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk.
‘America is coming back’: Biden makes case for economic investment during speech in Cleveland
Biden reiterated his determination to invest in the trillion American Jobs Plan and trillion American Families Plan.
Biden reiterated his determination to invest in the trillion American Jobs Plan and trillion American Families Plan.
GOP offers $928B infrastructure proposal, funded with COVID-19 aid
Republicans have rejected Biden’s proposed corporate tax increase to pay for new investments, and instead want to shift unspent COVID-19 relief dollars to help cover the costs.
Republicans have rejected Biden’s proposed corporate tax increase to pay for new investments, and instead want to shift unspent COVID-19 relief dollars to help cover the costs.
GOP expected to use filibuster to block Jan. 6 commission bill in Senate
Should the bill fail in the Senate, it will likely reignite the debate on the fate of the filibuster.
Should the bill fail in the Senate, it will likely reignite the debate on the fate of the filibuster.
Poll: Donald Trump is 'true' president, majority of Republicans say
More than half of Republicans falsely believe that Donald Trump is the true president of the United States right now. The president is, in fact, Joe Biden.
More than half of Republicans falsely believe that Donald Trump is the true president of the United States right now. The president is, in fact, Joe Biden.
City Hall campers set up their own armed security guards
A group of campers has set up tents at Austin City Hall and now has formed their own security team.
A group of campers has set up tents at Austin City Hall and now has formed their own security team.