Texas Democrats return to House
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The quorum break at the Texas Capitol is over after a group of Democrat state lawmakers returned to Austin on Monday, August 18. This allows Republicans to jump start the second special session

Trump arranging meeting between Zelenskyy, Putin

A White House East Room meeting with President Trump, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, and European leaders has concluded.

Epstein files latest: DOJ will give documents to Congress

House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer says DOJ cooperating 'in good faith effort' to produce files

Texas Democrats return, ending two-week walkout over redistricting

Texas Democrats have returned to the State Capitol, putting an end to their two-week walkout that put a pause on Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts mid-decade.

Kennedy Jr. may not target pesticides, processed foods,  'MAHA' draft report shows

The “Make America Healthy Again" commission released its latest draft report, which centers on promoting healthier diets and probing vaccines and prescription drugs.

Thousands gather at Texas Capitol to protest redistricting

Texas Democrats who oppose a controversial Republican-led redistricting plan appear to be shifting strategy from walkout to holding protest rallies.

Beto O'Rourke says his political org. donated more than $1M during first special session

In a release from Powered by People, the organization said it donated more than $1 million to the Texas Legislative Black Caucus, the Texas House Democratic Caucus and the Mexican American Legislative Caucus during the special session.

RFK Jr. says he is not running for president in 2028

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. publicly denied speculation that he is preparing a 2028 presidential run, saying his loyalty remains with President Trump and his health agenda.

Special Session 2 begins at the Texas Capitol

The Special Session ended at the Texas Capitol on Friday morning, and it didn't take long for the second Special Session to be called.

Trump and Putin discuss ceasefire
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All eyes are on Alaska as President Trump met with Russian President Vladmir Putin for the first time since the war in Ukraine began

DC police chief to remain in control of MPD after DC Attorney General files lawsuit

D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith will remain in control of the Metropolitan Police Department after D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed a lawsuit Friday challenging what he called an unlawful attempt by the federal government to seize control of the city’s police force.

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell indicted after corruption investigation

The indictment is the culmination of a long-running federal corruption investigation into Cantrell, the first female mayor in the city’s 300-year history.

Judge orders RFK Jr.'s HHS department to stop sharing Medicaid data with DHS

A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to stop sharing personal data of Medicaid enrollees with deportation officials.

Gov. Abbott calls second special session, setting stage for another redistricting fight

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a second special legislative session would begin at noon Friday setting the stage for another redistricting fight like the one that snarled the first session.