New GOP-led voting restrictions move forward in Texas
Texas Republicans advanced a slate of proposed new voting restrictions Thursday that would reduce options to cast ballots, limit polling hours and hand more power to partisan poll watchers.
Texas Republicans advanced a slate of proposed new voting restrictions Thursday that would reduce options to cast ballots, limit polling hours and hand more power to partisan poll watchers.
Texas Senate passes 7 bills aimed at restricting access to abortion
The Texas Senate has given the okay to seven House bills aimed at restricting, and possibly even banning, abortions in the state.
The Texas Senate has given the okay to seven House bills aimed at restricting, and possibly even banning, abortions in the state.
Sarah Palin urges people to wear masks after she, several family members test positive for COVID-19
People magazine reports that former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she tested positive for COVID-19 and is urging people to take steps to guard against the coronavirus, such as wearing masks in public.
People magazine reports that former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she tested positive for COVID-19 and is urging people to take steps to guard against the coronavirus, such as wearing masks in public.
Texas lawmakers consider restructuring state pandemic response
Members of the Senate State Affairs committee Wednesday took up legislation to limit what a governor can do during a crisis.
Members of the Senate State Affairs committee Wednesday took up legislation to limit what a governor can do during a crisis.
Gaetz keeps seat on House Judiciary panel amid DOJ investigation
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, a prominent conservative and a close ally of former President Donald Trump who has been under federal investigation for a former relationship, would lose his House seat if convicted of a felony.
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, a prominent conservative and a close ally of former President Donald Trump who has been under federal investigation for a former relationship, would lose his House seat if convicted of a felony.
Biden outlines $2.25 trillion infrastructure plan funded by corporate tax hike
Joe Biden revealed his $2.25 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan on Wednesday, which would be funded by corporate tax hikes.
Joe Biden revealed his $2.25 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan on Wednesday, which would be funded by corporate tax hikes.
Poll: Most Americans approve of Biden's early handling of COVID-19 pandemic
Americans are broadly supportive of President Joe Biden’s early handling of the coronavirus pandemic, and approval of his stewardship of the economy has ticked up following passage of a sprawling $1.9 trillion relief bill.
Americans are broadly supportive of President Joe Biden’s early handling of the coronavirus pandemic, and approval of his stewardship of the economy has ticked up following passage of a sprawling $1.9 trillion relief bill.
New Yorkers can now legally possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis
New Yorkers can now possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis under a legalization bill signed Wednesday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
New Yorkers can now possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis under a legalization bill signed Wednesday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Georgia voting law reaction: Coca-Cola, Delta, others issue responses
Activists are calling for boycotts of Georgia companies that hesitated to challenge sweeping election reform signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp on March 25.
Activists are calling for boycotts of Georgia companies that hesitated to challenge sweeping election reform signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp on March 25.
Reversing Trump policies, Pentagon to release new rules for transgender troops
The Pentagon on Wednesday will sweep away Trump-era policies that largely banned transgender people from serving in the military, issuing new rules that offer them wider access to medical care and assistance with gender transition, defense officials told The Associated Press.
The Pentagon on Wednesday will sweep away Trump-era policies that largely banned transgender people from serving in the military, issuing new rules that offer them wider access to medical care and assistance with gender transition, defense officials told The Associated Press.
Delta CEO: New Georgia voting bill 'based on a lie'
Delta CEO Ed Bastian said in a memo that he needed "to make it crystal clear that" Georgia's new election law was "unacceptable."
Delta CEO Ed Bastian said in a memo that he needed "to make it crystal clear that" Georgia's new election law was "unacceptable."
Austin's interim police chief lays out goals for department's future
After more than 20 years serving in the Austin Police Department, Joseph Chacon takes the reins, following former chief Brian Manley's retirement.
After more than 20 years serving in the Austin Police Department, Joseph Chacon takes the reins, following former chief Brian Manley's retirement.
Gun control advocates, lawmakers call for reform after mass shootings
In the wake of two mass shootings in Colorado and Georgia, Texas gun control advocates and lawmakers are amplifying their calls for legislative reform.
In the wake of two mass shootings in Colorado and Georgia, Texas gun control advocates and lawmakers are amplifying their calls for legislative reform.
G. Gordon Liddy, mastermind of Watergate burglary, dead at 90
G. Gordon Liddy, a mastermind of the Watergate burglary and a radio talk show host after emerging from prison, died Tuesday at age 90.
G. Gordon Liddy, a mastermind of the Watergate burglary and a radio talk show host after emerging from prison, died Tuesday at age 90.
Rep. Matt Gaetz denies wrongdoing amid report he's being investigated over alleged relationship with teen girl
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, a prominent conservative in Congress and a close ally of former President Donald Trump, said Tuesday he is being investigated by the Justice Department over a former relationship but denied any criminal wrongdoing.
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, a prominent conservative in Congress and a close ally of former President Donald Trump, said Tuesday he is being investigated by the Justice Department over a former relationship but denied any criminal wrongdoing.
Biden announces broad efforts to combat anti-Asian violence, bias in US
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday broad actions by the White House to address the rise in anti-Asian violence in the U.S. and bias against Asian communities.
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday broad actions by the White House to address the rise in anti-Asian violence in the U.S. and bias against Asian communities.
Biden signs extension of Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses by 2 months
President Joe Biden singed an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program a day before it was poised to expire, giving small businesses until May 31 to apply.
President Joe Biden singed an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program a day before it was poised to expire, giving small businesses until May 31 to apply.
Stimulus checks: 21 Senate Democrats urge Biden to put recurring direct payments in infrastructure plan
A group of Democratic senators is urging President Joe Biden to extend rescue measures for Americans — including recurring direct payments and extended jobless benefits — in his “Build Back Better” legislation.
A group of Democratic senators is urging President Joe Biden to extend rescue measures for Americans — including recurring direct payments and extended jobless benefits — in his “Build Back Better” legislation.
Civil rights groups file new lawsuit over Georgia voting law
Civil rights groups say Georgia's new voting law "is driven by blatant racism, represents politics at its very worst, and is clearly illegal,”
Civil rights groups say Georgia's new voting law "is driven by blatant racism, represents politics at its very worst, and is clearly illegal,”
Texas lawmakers tour facilities housing migrant children
Senator John Cornyn is set to tour a shelter for unaccompanied minors in Houston on Tuesday and will hold a roundtable discussion afterward.
Senator John Cornyn is set to tour a shelter for unaccompanied minors in Houston on Tuesday and will hold a roundtable discussion afterward.