Texas Education Agency discusses COVID-19 budget impact, concerns
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath testified Thursday before a virtual state appropriations committee hearing.
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath testified Thursday before a virtual state appropriations committee hearing.
Polls: More Latinos vote for President Trump in Texas than in 2016
In Texas, more Latinos voted for President Trump in the 2020 election than in 2016. Now experts from both parties are trying to distinguish why.
In Texas, more Latinos voted for President Trump in the 2020 election than in 2016. Now experts from both parties are trying to distinguish why.
Trump’s former chief of staff believes president will run again in 2024 if he loses 2020 election
Trump’s former chief of staff Mick Mulvaney believes Trump will run for the presidency again in 2024 should he lose the 2020 election.
Trump’s former chief of staff Mick Mulvaney believes Trump will run for the presidency again in 2024 should he lose the 2020 election.
Record number of at least 131 women to serve in the next Congress
106 women will serve in the next U.S. House and 25 women will serve in the next U.S. Senate.
106 women will serve in the next U.S. House and 25 women will serve in the next U.S. Senate.
‘Stop the count’ protests met by ‘count every vote’ demonstrations as US awaits 2020 election result
Demonstrators carrying signs reading “Stop the Count,” “Stop the Steal,” and “Count Every Vote” gathered in several states across the U.S. as Trump and his campaign pushed unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud.
Demonstrators carrying signs reading “Stop the Count,” “Stop the Steal,” and “Count Every Vote” gathered in several states across the U.S. as Trump and his campaign pushed unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud.
Newsom says California could move to all mail-in voting
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday suggested that mailing all eligible voters a ballot could become a permanent approach for future elections, given the state’s unprecedented early turnout ahead of Nov. 3.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday suggested that mailing all eligible voters a ballot could become a permanent approach for future elections, given the state’s unprecedented early turnout ahead of Nov. 3.
Election officials urge patience as workers sort through mountain of mail-in ballots
Pennsylvania election officials urged voters to remain patient as workers continue to sift through an avalanche of mail-in ballots that appear destined to play a large role in determining the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.
Pennsylvania election officials urged voters to remain patient as workers continue to sift through an avalanche of mail-in ballots that appear destined to play a large role in determining the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.
Trump backers converge on vote centers in Arizona, Michigan
Dozens of angry supporters of President Donald Trump converged on vote-counting centers in Detroit and Phoenix as the returns went against him Wednesday in the two key states.
Dozens of angry supporters of President Donald Trump converged on vote-counting centers in Detroit and Phoenix as the returns went against him Wednesday in the two key states.
Glendale Police: Stolen ballots found by farm worker
A man who works at a Glendale farm is credited with helping authorities return early ballots to people living in one West Valley neighborhood.
A man who works at a Glendale farm is credited with helping authorities return early ballots to people living in one West Valley neighborhood.
No evidence to support Trump's fraud claims, election observer says
The head of an international delegation monitoring the U.S. election says his team has no evidence to support President Donald Trump’s claims about alleged fraud involving mail-in absentee ballots.
The head of an international delegation monitoring the U.S. election says his team has no evidence to support President Donald Trump’s claims about alleged fraud involving mail-in absentee ballots.
Candidate poised to become youngest and first openly bisexual member of CA State Assembly
Out of all the firsts, the one he’s proudest is being the first openly bisexual state legislator.
Out of all the firsts, the one he’s proudest is being the first openly bisexual state legislator.
McConnell promises COVID-19 stimulus as he maintains seat
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., promised that approval of a new coronavirus relief package by the end of the year can be reached as lawmakers are set to return to work following Tuesday’s elections.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., promised that approval of a new coronavirus relief package by the end of the year can be reached as lawmakers are set to return to work following Tuesday’s elections.
Dems demand Twitter suspend Trump's account until all ballots counted
Democratic lawmakers are urging Twitter to suspend President Trump's account, suggesting none of his tweets should be posted until all ballots have been counted in the 2020 presidential election.
Democratic lawmakers are urging Twitter to suspend President Trump's account, suggesting none of his tweets should be posted until all ballots have been counted in the 2020 presidential election.
First African American elected as Harris County attorney
Christian Menefee, 32, is now the youngest and first African American elected as Harris County Attorney.
Christian Menefee, 32, is now the youngest and first African American elected as Harris County Attorney.
Travis County voter turnout sets new record, Election Day not as busy as usual
More than 607,000 people voted in Travis County during the November 3 election. The previous record was about 477,000.
More than 607,000 people voted in Travis County during the November 3 election. The previous record was about 477,000.
Sports betting wins big: Nebraska, Louisiana, South Dakota vote to expand gambling
The U.S. gambling industry has won big at the polls as three states authorized legal sports betting and three others either approved or expanded casino gambling.
The U.S. gambling industry has won big at the polls as three states authorized legal sports betting and three others either approved or expanded casino gambling.
Austinites take to the streets downtown as wait for election results continues
In Austin, three rallies were scheduled as Austinites took to the streets downtown.
In Austin, three rallies were scheduled as Austinites took to the streets downtown.
Williamson County flips blue for president and Sheriff, stays red for other seats
It was a big week for Democrats in Williamson County as the area voted for a Democratic president, something that hasn’t been done in years.
It was a big week for Democrats in Williamson County as the area voted for a Democratic president, something that hasn’t been done in years.
Election 2020: Twitter, Facebook kick efforts against disinformation into overdrive amid vote count
“We’re seeing exactly what we expected, which is not enough, especially in the case of Facebook,” said Shannon McGregor, an assistant professor of journalism and media at the University of North Carolina.
“We’re seeing exactly what we expected, which is not enough, especially in the case of Facebook,” said Shannon McGregor, an assistant professor of journalism and media at the University of North Carolina.
Man wearing ‘BBQ, BEER, FREEDOM’ shirt crashes Nevada election press briefing
“We want our freedom for the world! Give us our freedom Joe Biden,” the man yelled.
“We want our freedom for the world! Give us our freedom Joe Biden,” the man yelled.