'No reason to have a day honoring him': Abbott talks about ending Cesar Chavez Day
Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday said the state would find ways to remember the labor rights movement in the wake of sexual abuse allegations against longtime face of the movement, César Chávez.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday said the state would find ways to remember the labor rights movement in the wake of sexual abuse allegations against longtime face of the movement, César Chávez.
Texas Democrat's aide accused of posing as attorney to gain access to ICE facility
The Department of Homeland Security said a member of Democratic Rep. Veronica Escobar's staff lied about being an attorney in order to gain access to an El Paso U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in an effort to meet with detainees and sneak in cell phones.
The Department of Homeland Security said a member of Democratic Rep. Veronica Escobar's staff lied about being an attorney in order to gain access to an El Paso U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in an effort to meet with detainees and sneak in cell phones.
James Comey subpoenaed over role in 2017 Russia intel assessment
Ex-FBI chief James Comey was subpoenaed by the Justice Department in an investigation related to Russia's involvement in the U.S. presidential election in 2016.
Ex-FBI chief James Comey was subpoenaed by the Justice Department in an investigation related to Russia's involvement in the U.S. presidential election in 2016.
RFK Jr. overstepped legal authority on transgender care for minors, judge rules
A federal judge said that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had overreached by issuing a declaration that called gender-transition medical treatments unsafe and ineffective for young people experiencing gender dysphoria.
A federal judge said that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had overreached by issuing a declaration that called gender-transition medical treatments unsafe and ineffective for young people experiencing gender dysphoria.
Some Austin city leaders in support of renaming Cesar Chavez Street amid allegations
Widespread abuse allegations have cities nationwide considering the removal of anything related to Cesar Chavez, the national civil rights leader once known as an advocate for farmworkers.
Widespread abuse allegations have cities nationwide considering the removal of anything related to Cesar Chavez, the national civil rights leader once known as an advocate for farmworkers.
Gov. Abbott celebrates 107th birthday of American Legion Post in Austin
The American Legion Post in Austin celebrated their beginning on Thursday, and the continued support the state of Texas provides.
The American Legion Post in Austin celebrated their beginning on Thursday, and the continued support the state of Texas provides.
American Legion Post in Austin celebrates anniversary
The American Legion Post in Austin celebrated their beginning on Thursday, and the continued support the state of Texas provides.
The American Legion Post in Austin celebrated their beginning on Thursday, and the continued support the state of Texas provides.
War with Iran continues
Getting ships through the Straight of Hormuz has become the main crisis for the White House in the war with Iran. On Wednesday, Trump called out several countries for not helping to secure the shipping route, but on Thursday, they seem ready to step up.
Getting ships through the Straight of Hormuz has become the main crisis for the White House in the war with Iran. On Wednesday, Trump called out several countries for not helping to secure the shipping route, but on Thursday, they seem ready to step up.
Texas judge issues restraining order against utility district involved with Islamic development
The acting board of directors for a North Texas utility district has been stopped in their tracks by a judge after the state accused them of illegally acting in support of a controversial Islamic development.
The acting board of directors for a North Texas utility district has been stopped in their tracks by a judge after the state accused them of illegally acting in support of a controversial Islamic development.
GOP revives battle over whether undocumented children can attend public schools
U.S. House Republicans are taking aim at a 40-year-old Supreme Court ruling that guarantees children have a right to a public education regardless of their immigration status.
U.S. House Republicans are taking aim at a 40-year-old Supreme Court ruling that guarantees children have a right to a public education regardless of their immigration status.
Bondi subpoenaed to answer questions from Congress about Epstein files
Attorney General Pam Bondi was ordered to appear for a deposition in April to answer questions regarding the Justice Department’s sex trafficking probe of Jeffrey Epstein and the agency’s handling of files connected to the case.
Attorney General Pam Bondi was ordered to appear for a deposition in April to answer questions regarding the Justice Department’s sex trafficking probe of Jeffrey Epstein and the agency’s handling of files connected to the case.
Thousands of US troops could be deployed for Iran war, Reuters reports
The Trump administration is weighing whether to send thousands more U.S. troops to the Middle East to bolster the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.
The Trump administration is weighing whether to send thousands more U.S. troops to the Middle East to bolster the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.
Joe Kent, former counterterrorism official who resigned over Iran war, under investigation, AP source says
The FBI is investigating whether former counterterrorism official Joe Kent improperly shared classified information after his recent resignation, a source told The Associated Press.
The FBI is investigating whether former counterterrorism official Joe Kent improperly shared classified information after his recent resignation, a source told The Associated Press.
Florida bill aiming to ban marrying 1st cousins fails to pass: Reports
A Florida bill that sought to ban marriage between first cousins failed to pass in the state Senate.
A Florida bill that sought to ban marriage between first cousins failed to pass in the state Senate.
Cornyn makes case for SAVE Act as Trump's Senate endorsement stays pending
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) spoke in favor of passing the SAVE America Act, federally mandating voter ID at the polls, as he and state AG Ken Paxton continue to await an endorsement from the president in their upcoming runoff election.
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) spoke in favor of passing the SAVE America Act, federally mandating voter ID at the polls, as he and state AG Ken Paxton continue to await an endorsement from the president in their upcoming runoff election.
Iran increases its attacks on neighbors
Iran warned its Gulf neighbors it will increase attacks using drones and missiles to hit financial targets across the region.
Iran warned its Gulf neighbors it will increase attacks using drones and missiles to hit financial targets across the region.
About 19 million people in the US have thought about shooting someone in their lifetime: Study
A recent study found about 19 million U.S. adults have seriously thought about shooting someone, including roughly 8.7 million in the past year.
A recent study found about 19 million U.S. adults have seriously thought about shooting someone, including roughly 8.7 million in the past year.
Markwayne Mullin makes his case to lead DHS, faces Senate resistance over temperament
Markwayne Mullin appeared before senators for a Department of Homeland Security confirmation hearing on Wednesday as lawmakers questioned the Oklahoma Republican senator about he would run the department.
Markwayne Mullin appeared before senators for a Department of Homeland Security confirmation hearing on Wednesday as lawmakers questioned the Oklahoma Republican senator about he would run the department.
Iranian regime appears 'intact but largely degraded,' Gabbard tells Congress
Tulsi Gabbard, director of national intelligence, told the Senate Intelligence Committee that the Iranian regime "appears to be intact but largely degraded."
Tulsi Gabbard, director of national intelligence, told the Senate Intelligence Committee that the Iranian regime "appears to be intact but largely degraded."
Fed keeps interest rates steady: Here's what to know
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.6% for a second time and signaled at least one rate cut later this year.
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.6% for a second time and signaled at least one rate cut later this year.