Former Congressman Chris Bell enters Texas governor’s race, pledging ethics reform
Former U.S. Rep. Chris Bell, a Houston Democrat, announced his second bid for Texas governor on a platform centered on ethics reform and public education, directly challenging incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
Former U.S. Rep. Chris Bell, a Houston Democrat, announced his second bid for Texas governor on a platform centered on ethics reform and public education, directly challenging incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
Dr. Oz jumps in after man collapses during Oval Office press conference
A drug executive collapsed in the Oval Office while President Donald Trump was announcing a deal with drugmakers to reduce prices. Here's what we know.
A drug executive collapsed in the Oval Office while President Donald Trump was announcing a deal with drugmakers to reduce prices. Here's what we know.
Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding cuts hearing today
The legal fight continues Wednesday over the Medicaid funding cuts to Planned Parenthood, which was targeted in President Trump’s tax and spending cut bill this summer.
The legal fight continues Wednesday over the Medicaid funding cuts to Planned Parenthood, which was targeted in President Trump’s tax and spending cut bill this summer.
Epstein emails say Trump 'spent hours' with one of Epstein's victims
Emails between Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell called Trump a “dog that hasn’t barked” and said “of course” he knew about the underage girls Epstein was trafficking.
Emails between Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell called Trump a “dog that hasn’t barked” and said “of course” he knew about the underage girls Epstein was trafficking.
Trump endorses Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for reelection
The endorsement comes days after Abbott announced his campaign for his fourth term in office.
The endorsement comes days after Abbott announced his campaign for his fourth term in office.
President Trump proposes 50-year mortgage
President Trump is tackling the affordability crisis with a focus on lowering the cost of housing, and his first proposal is the creation of a 50-year mortgage. But, not everyone thinks that's a good idea.
President Trump is tackling the affordability crisis with a focus on lowering the cost of housing, and his first proposal is the creation of a 50-year mortgage. But, not everyone thinks that's a good idea.
Supreme Court extends order blocking full SNAP payments
The order will expire just before midnight Thursday.
The order will expire just before midnight Thursday.
How does the government shutdown impact Austin's airport?
A final vote to reopen the federal government is expected on Wednesday, Nov. 12. That legislative process, which started in the U.S. Senate Monday night, will not immediately end the chaos at places like airports.
A final vote to reopen the federal government is expected on Wednesday, Nov. 12. That legislative process, which started in the U.S. Senate Monday night, will not immediately end the chaos at places like airports.
Government shutdown continues. What's next?
Reopening the government is still a few days away, but its going to take some time before everything is back to normal, especially when it comes to flying.
Reopening the government is still a few days away, but its going to take some time before everything is back to normal, especially when it comes to flying.
Government shutdown's impact at Austin's airport
A final vote to reopen the federal government is expected on Wednesday, Nov. 12. That legislative process, which started in the U.S. Senate Monday night, will not immediately end the chaos at places like airports.
A final vote to reopen the federal government is expected on Wednesday, Nov. 12. That legislative process, which started in the U.S. Senate Monday night, will not immediately end the chaos at places like airports.
Is a new stimulus payment coming? November 2025 IRS direct deposit fact check
Trump's $2,000 tariff dividend is fueling a new stimulus buzz.
Trump's $2,000 tariff dividend is fueling a new stimulus buzz.
Flight delays, cancellations continue as FAA ramps up flight reductions at 40 US airports
FAA is expanding flight cuts as air traffic controller stress and fatigue raises safety risks. Here’s what we know.
FAA is expanding flight cuts as air traffic controller stress and fatigue raises safety risks. Here’s what we know.
Mike Johnson eyes Wednesday vote with end of government shutdown in sight
House Speaker Mike Johnson expects a Wednesday vote to end the government shutdown as GOP lawmakers rush back to Washington, D.C. for a critical session.
House Speaker Mike Johnson expects a Wednesday vote to end the government shutdown as GOP lawmakers rush back to Washington, D.C. for a critical session.
Partial SNAP benefits begin to hit Texans’ accounts
After weeks of uncertainty, some Texas SNAP recipients are beginning to receive partial payments.
After weeks of uncertainty, some Texas SNAP recipients are beginning to receive partial payments.
Neighbors work to save 'Fairy Alley' from being repaved
Several spots are in jeopardy of being covered up in Austin as part of the state’s plan to get rid of all street artwork. A South Austin neighborhood street alley, known as Fairy Alley, is asking the state to make an exception and leave the fairies alone.
Several spots are in jeopardy of being covered up in Austin as part of the state’s plan to get rid of all street artwork. A South Austin neighborhood street alley, known as Fairy Alley, is asking the state to make an exception and leave the fairies alone.
Partial SNAP benefits sent to families in need
After weeks of uncertainty, some Texas SNAP recipients are now receiving partial payments. This comes as the Trump administration pushes to keep full payments frozen as the government shutdown drags on.
After weeks of uncertainty, some Texas SNAP recipients are now receiving partial payments. This comes as the Trump administration pushes to keep full payments frozen as the government shutdown drags on.
Senate passes legislation to end government shutdown, bill heads to the House
The 41-day shutdown could last a few more days as members of the House, which has been on recess since mid-September, return to Washington to vote on the legislation.
The 41-day shutdown could last a few more days as members of the House, which has been on recess since mid-September, return to Washington to vote on the legislation.
Trump tells air traffic controllers to ‘get back to work’ as government shutdown drags on
The record-long government shutdown has made air traffic controllers’ jobs even more stressful, leading to fatigue and increased risks.
The record-long government shutdown has made air traffic controllers’ jobs even more stressful, leading to fatigue and increased risks.
Fights break out ahead of Turning Point USA event on UC Berkeley campus
Fights and altercations broke out Monday night at the University of California, Berkeley, as Turning Point USA held its final campus tour stop of the year.
Fights and altercations broke out Monday night at the University of California, Berkeley, as Turning Point USA held its final campus tour stop of the year.
Flight delays & SNAP benefits pile up
There might be a deal to reopen the government, but in the meantime, flight delays and cancellations keep piling up, and millions of people are still waiting on SNAP payments.
There might be a deal to reopen the government, but in the meantime, flight delays and cancellations keep piling up, and millions of people are still waiting on SNAP payments.