Biden’s election rebounded America’s global image, Pew research shows

A new study from the Pew Research Center shows the world has a more favorable view of the U.S. as President Joe Biden settles into the White House.

Texas Democrats who walked out on SB-7 vote, to meet with VP Harris in D.C.

Ten Texas House and Senate members get an invitation from Vice President Kamala Harris after walking out on a vote for Senate Bill 7, a legislation that would restrict Texas citizen's voting rights.

Garland slams ‘disinformation’-based election audits in voting rights speech

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland slammed “disinformation”-based election audits that he says threaten the integrity of the nation’s democracy in a policy speech Friday.

DOJ to probe department's seizure of Democrats' data during Trump era

The Justice Department is investigating department actions during the Trump administration after revelations that the DOJ seized phone data from House Democrats in 2018.

G-7 Summit: Biden, world leaders pledge 1B donated COVID-19 vaccines

The Group of Seven, which includes the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Canada, Italy and Japan, will meet from Friday to Sunday in the southwest of England.

Biden administration closes Trump-era agency for victims of immigrant crime

The Biden administration says it has dismantled a Trump-era government agency to help victims of crimes committed by immigrants, a move that symbolizes President Biden's rejection of former President Trump's repeated efforts to link immigrants to crime.

Jill Biden, Kate Middleton meet at UK preschool ahead of G-7 Summit

First lady Jill Biden and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, met for the first time on Friday during President Biden's first trip abroad since taking office.

California's AG appeals judge's overturning of state assault weapons ban

It is clear the state's top leaders were not happy with U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez's ruling that the state’s definition of illegal military-style rifles unlawfully deprives law-abiding Californians of weapons commonly allowed in most other states and by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Senators eye infrastructure deal with $579 billion in new spending

A bipartisan group of senators is eyeing an infrastructure deal with $579 billion in new spending as part of a $1 trillion package

Biden, Johnson meet for 1st time to reaffirm ties, manage differences

President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson met Thursday to reaffirm ties between the countries amid their own political differences.

Biden delivers remarks to troops ahead of G-7 summit

President Joe Biden is making his first overseas as president to repair relationships with European allies and meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

UT professor Philip Chase Bobbitt awarded honorary knighthood

Philip Bobbitt has been made honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his public service to UK/US relations.

Georgetown assistant city manager accepts new position in Cibolo

Georgetown Assistant City Manager Wayne Reed has accepted the position of city manager for the City of Cibolo, Texas.

White House drops Trump-era orders trying to ban TikTok, WeChat

The White House dropped Trump-era orders trying to ban TikTok and WeChat and will conduct its own review aimed at identifying national security risks.

Protesters disrupt Bay Area congressional town hall, claim medical freedom and privacy rights

It was a raucous 90 minutes in Marin County when a congressional town hall in the Bay Area Tuesday night was stormed and disrupted by anti-vaccine and pro-Donald Trump protesters. Rep. Jared Huffman struggled to carry on his first in-person town hall in a year amid the disruptions. 

Pflugerville woman worries about possible voter disenfranchisement

A Pflugerville woman is sharing her dad's story to express worry about recent legislation, including SB 7, that will possibly disenfranchise voters.

Bill to boost semiconductor production passed by Senate

The Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill Tuesday that aims to boost U.S. semiconductor production and the development of artificial intelligence and other technology in the face of growing international competition, most notably from China.

More than half of Americans support the death penalty, survey finds

A survey conducted by the Pew Research Center found that more than half of Americans support the death penalty despite its decline in states over the past decade.

Harris defends comments on migration spike during visit to Mexico

Vice President Kamala Harris has brushed off questions about her decision not to visit the U.S.-Mexico border as part of her work to address the spike in migration to the U.S.