Karine Jean-Pierre makes history as first openly gay woman to deliver White House press briefing
Karine Jean-Pierre is also only the second Black woman in history to take on the role of principal deputy press secretary.
Karine Jean-Pierre is also only the second Black woman in history to take on the role of principal deputy press secretary.
Trans Pride Flags waved at Texas Capitol as anti-transgender bill misses deadline
Footage by Texas State Rep Erin Zwiener shows transgender pride flags being held at the Texas State Capitol as the controversial SB29 ran out of time.
Footage by Texas State Rep Erin Zwiener shows transgender pride flags being held at the Texas State Capitol as the controversial SB29 ran out of time.
'Bo’s Law', named after Botham Jean, passing in the Texas Legislature
Bo’s Law largely has to do with body cameras and making sure officers keep them on.
Bo’s Law largely has to do with body cameras and making sure officers keep them on.
George Floyd Act falling short, despite some smaller reforms passing
Among other changes, the George Floyd Act would have removed so-called “qualified immunity”, which in many cases protects officers from civil lawsuits.
Among other changes, the George Floyd Act would have removed so-called “qualified immunity”, which in many cases protects officers from civil lawsuits.
Constitutional carry awaiting signature from Gov. Abbott
Constitutional carry has landed on Gov. Greg Abbott's desk after being approved through the legislative session.
Constitutional carry has landed on Gov. Greg Abbott's desk after being approved through the legislative session.
Austin marks one year since George Floyd's death sparked protests
One year later, advocates who took to the streets after the death of George Floyd are hoping their words echoed months ago still resonate.
One year later, advocates who took to the streets after the death of George Floyd are hoping their words echoed months ago still resonate.
George Floyd’s family meets with Biden, lawmakers on anniversary of his death
The family of George Floyd met privately with President Joe Biden and several lawmakers in Washington, D.C. Tuesday amid the push to pass a policing bill in his name.
The family of George Floyd met privately with President Joe Biden and several lawmakers in Washington, D.C. Tuesday amid the push to pass a policing bill in his name.
Biden to meet Putin face-to-face for Geneva summit in June
President Joe Biden will hold a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 16 in Geneva, a face-to-face meeting that comes amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Russia.
President Joe Biden will hold a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 16 in Geneva, a face-to-face meeting that comes amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Russia.
Texas lawmakers move forward legislation making it difficult for cities to defund police
One year after the killing of Texas native George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, lawmakers at the Texas Capitol are moving bills forward that prevent cities from defunding police.
One year after the killing of Texas native George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, lawmakers at the Texas Capitol are moving bills forward that prevent cities from defunding police.
Texans could carry handguns without a permit under bill headed to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk
A measure long sought by conservative activists allowing Texans to carry handguns without a license is on the cusp of becoming law after the Texas Senate on Monday approved a compromise on the bill, sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott.
A measure long sought by conservative activists allowing Texans to carry handguns without a license is on the cusp of becoming law after the Texas Senate on Monday approved a compromise on the bill, sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott.
National Guard troops leave US Capitol more than 4 months after January 6th riot
More than 2,000 National Guard troops called in to secure the nation's capital after the January 6th attack are headed home.
More than 2,000 National Guard troops called in to secure the nation's capital after the January 6th attack are headed home.
Texas lawmakers look to pass key legislation as session winds down
Lawmakers are trying to get bills passed before the end of the session in a week.
Lawmakers are trying to get bills passed before the end of the session in a week.
Texas Senate passes new version of HB 3979, which would restrict teaching critical race theory in schools
A new version of House Bill 3979 passed out of the Senate in an 18-13 vote early Saturday morning after almost five hours of contentious debate on the floor.
A new version of House Bill 3979 passed out of the Senate in an 18-13 vote early Saturday morning after almost five hours of contentious debate on the floor.
CNN drops Rick Santorum over disparaging comments regarding Native American culture
CNN is cutting ties with former Republican senator and current TV analyst Rick Santorum over disparaging comments he made about Native American culture.
CNN is cutting ties with former Republican senator and current TV analyst Rick Santorum over disparaging comments he made about Native American culture.
Local governments now face fines if they require masks
This week, Abbott took power away from local officials when it comes to making masks mandatory in government-owned buildings.
This week, Abbott took power away from local officials when it comes to making masks mandatory in government-owned buildings.
Advocates rally for bill to help adoptees access birth certificates
The birth certificates are sealed by the state and difficult to access.
The birth certificates are sealed by the state and difficult to access.
Texas House, Senate lawmakers reach agreement on permitless carry bill
Texas Senate and House lawmakers reached an agreement on the controversial permitless carry bill.
Texas Senate and House lawmakers reached an agreement on the controversial permitless carry bill.
Biden to host George Floyd’s family at White House on Tuesday
President Joe Biden will host George Floyd’s family at the White House Tuesday to mark the first anniversary of his death at the hands of a white Minneapolis police officer.
President Joe Biden will host George Floyd’s family at the White House Tuesday to mark the first anniversary of his death at the hands of a white Minneapolis police officer.
Game of 'political chicken' plays out under Texas Capitol dome
Walk-outs by state lawmakers have been done before. But in the past, it’s usually been part of a dispute down party lines.
Walk-outs by state lawmakers have been done before. But in the past, it’s usually been part of a dispute down party lines.
Biden, South Korean President Moon Jae-in meet on North Korean diplomacy
South Korean President Moon Jae-in is hoping Friday's White House meeting with President Joe Biden will lead to renewed diplomatic urgency by the U.S. on curbing North Korea’s nuclear program.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in is hoping Friday's White House meeting with President Joe Biden will lead to renewed diplomatic urgency by the U.S. on curbing North Korea’s nuclear program.