Paxton calls on UNT to investigate students' response to Charlie Kirk's death

Attorney General Ken Paxton has called on the University of North Texas to investigate a professor and students who allegedly punished a student for speaking out against classmates celebrating the shooting death of political activist Charlie Kirk.

ABC's 'The View' could face investigation probe, FCC chairman suggests

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr said Thursday he believes it would be "worthwhile" to investigate whether ABC’s daytime talk show "The View" is violating broadcast rules in the wake of Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension.

Senate expected to vote Friday on dueling stopgap bills

U.S. senators are expected to vote Friday on competing stopgap bills that both aim to temporarily fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, according to POLITICO.

Senate confirms 48 Trump nominees in single vote

The U.S. Senate has confirmed dozens of President Donald Trump's nominees at once, voting for the first time this session under the chamber's new "nuclear" rules.

Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, elected CEO of Turning Point USA

Following her husband Charlie Kirk's assassination, Erika Kirk has been elected CEO and chair of the board for Phoenix-based Turning Point USA.

DOJ suing Oregon and Maine as it seeks voter data in multiple states

The Justice Department is requesting voter data, some containing sensitive information, for what the agency argues is needed to ensure state election officials are complying with election laws.

Presidents Trump, Obama react to ABC's Jimmy Kimmel decision

Jimmy Kimmel’s show was suspended indefinitely after controversial comments were made about Charlie Kirk.

Trump to designate antifa as 'major terrorist organization'

The president also said he would "strongly" recommend that whoever is funding the group be "thoroughly investigated."

Bobby Pulido, Tejano star and Texas Democrat, aims to flip GOP-held Congress seat

Bobby Pulido has been making music in Texas for over 30 years. Now, he aims to win a U.S. House seat in a district strongly held by a Republican representative.

Where does free speech end on Texas college campuses?

Following the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, two Texas college students have been expelled and hundreds of teachers are being investigated by the Texas Education Agency for public comments that have sparked a fierce public debate over the limits of freedom of speech.

Ex-CDC chief warns senators that RFK Jr. is endangering public health

Susan Monarez testified at a Wednesday hearing about disagreements with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on vaccine policies and losing her job at the CDC weeks later.

Jerry quits Ben & Jerry's after 47 years, says parent company 'silencing' him

Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield is stepping down from the iconic ice cream brand after 47 years, claiming his progressive political views have been "silenced."

When is Charlie Kirk's funeral? All we know so far

Funeral details for Charlie Kirk have been announced by his nonprofit, Turning Point USA.

Dems to propose alternative to GOP stopgap bill as government shutdown looms

On Tuesday, top Congressional Democrats said they opposed House Republicans' stopgap spending bill that would fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, and said they plan to offer an alternative bill in its place.