Thousands arrested in Russia for 2nd week straight at protests backing activist Alexei Navalny

Thousands were arrested for the second week straight during protests in Russia demanding the release of Alexei Navalny, Putin's best-known critic. Now the U.S. is criticizing the crackdown and urging Russia to release Navalny.

Trump loses lead lawyers days before impeachment trial

Former President Donald Trump has parted ways with his lead impeachment lawyers little more than a week before his trial, two people familiar with the situation said Saturday.

Man who wore horns at Capitol riot willing to speak at Trump's trial, lawyer says

The lawyer for "QAnon Shaman" Jacob Chansley says his client is willing to testify at former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, saying Chansley "feels betrayed by the president" after Trump's refusal to grant him a pardon.

Beto O'Rourke considering run for governor of Texas

Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-Texas, is considering throwing his hat in the ring for the 2022 Texas governor’s race. 

Lawmakers file bills to let Texans vote on daylight saving time

Two San Antonio lawmakers are pushing for Texas voters to be able to decide whether to continue to spring forward and fall back with their clocks.

Pelosi denounces GOP leaders over Georgia lawmaker’s posts

Speaker Nancy Pelosi intensified pressure Thursday on House Republican leaders for their handling of a controversial GOP freshman, denouncing them for placing a lawmaker who Pelosi says has "mocked the killing of little children" on the chamber’s education committee.

Man who wore horns at riot willing to speak at Trump's trial

The lawyer for an Arizona man who took part in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol while sporting face paint, no shirt and a furry hat with horns is offering to have his client testify at former President Donald Trump’s upcoming impeachment trial.

Will revenue hunt greenlight casino gambling in Texas?

While some in Texas remain reluctant to green light casinos, most say it's high time to keep Texas dollars in Texas.

Journalists booted from Marjorie Taylor Greene town hall

Two journalists were kicked out of a public town hall event and threatened with arrest for trying to ask a question of Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has come under heavy criticism for supporting social media posts that advocated violence against Democratic officials.

'Trying to get me killed': Ocasio-Cortez destroys Cruz's attempt at common ground

AOC isn't having any of Cruz's purported bipartisanship over the GameStop stock battle because the GOP isn't being held accountable for the Capitol riot.

Resurfaced video shows Marjorie Taylor Greene confronting Parkland survivor David Hogg in 2019

Video from 2019 showing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) haranguing Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg has resurfaced following reports that Greene had previously indicated support for the execution of leading Democrats.

Republicans tested anew by Georgia congresswoman's Facebook activity

Before she joined the House this month, Greene supported Facebook posts that advocated violence against Democrats and the FBI.

Former Rep. Katie Hill, ex-husband in restraining order settlement discussions

Lawyers for former congresswoman Katie Hill and her ex-husband told a Los Angeles judge Thursday they are in discussions to settle her allegations of harassment and years of abuse, which led her to obtain a temporary restraining order against him in December.

South Carolina Senate passes 'fetal heartbeat' bill outlawing most abortions

The South Carolina Senate passed a "fetal heartbeat" bill that would outlaw almost all abortions in the state. The governor says he will sign the bill into law.

Abbott signs executive order to protect energy industry from federal overreach

Abbott held a roundtable discussion with energy workers, leaders, and advocates on how to support energy workers and the energy industry in Texas.

Harper-Madison named mayor pro tem, council promises Alter to be next

Natasha Harper Madison of district 1 is now mayor pro tem, and Allison Alter of district 10 will likely be the city’s next mayor pro tem.

New MAGA Patriot Party picks San Antonio as headquarters

Supporting former President Trump is listed as a reason for the MAGA Patriot Party, but a “disavowal” notice states it is not authorized by Trump.

Far-right influencer 'Ricky Vaughn' arrested on charges of spreading disinformation to suppress 2016 voters

Douglass Mackey, known on the internet as “Ricky Vaughn,” is accused of using Twitter and other social media in 2016 to try and trick Clinton supporters to vote via text message instead of by casting an actual ballot, federal prosecutors said.