"Alligator Alcatraz" controversy comes to Texas as Cornyn backs new facility
Texas Senator John Cornyn has expressed support for creating an "Alligator Alcatraz-like" immigrant detention facility in Texas, modeled after a controversial Florida facility, while the Department of Homeland Security seeks other states to expand detention capacity amid allegations of inhumane conditions at the existing site.
Texas Senator John Cornyn has expressed support for creating an "Alligator Alcatraz-like" immigrant detention facility in Texas, modeled after a controversial Florida facility, while the Department of Homeland Security seeks other states to expand detention capacity amid allegations of inhumane conditions at the existing site.
After 'Death Star Bill' upheld by Texas court, lawsuit takes aim at 133 Dallas ordinances
A lawsuit filed by a nonprofit on behalf of Dallas taxpayers claims that over 130 city ordinances are out of line with a 2023 state law dubbed the "Death Star Bill."
A lawsuit filed by a nonprofit on behalf of Dallas taxpayers claims that over 130 city ordinances are out of line with a 2023 state law dubbed the "Death Star Bill."
DOJ told Trump he's named in Epstein files, WSJ reports
President Trump was reportedly told in May that his name is mentioned multiple times in the Jeffrey Epstein case files, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.
President Trump was reportedly told in May that his name is mentioned multiple times in the Jeffrey Epstein case files, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.
First Texas flood hearing reveals gap in disaster training
The first of several legislative hearings into the Fourth of July flooding took place at the Texas Capitol.
The first of several legislative hearings into the Fourth of July flooding took place at the Texas Capitol.
First hearing on July 4th flooding
The first of several legislative hearings into the Fourth of July flooding took place at the Texas Capitol.
The first of several legislative hearings into the Fourth of July flooding took place at the Texas Capitol.
'Meet fire with fire': O'Rourke says Democrats need aggressive approach to Texas redistricting
O'Rouke said Republicans were more focused on being in power, while Democrats were more focused on being right.
O'Rouke said Republicans were more focused on being in power, while Democrats were more focused on being right.
Judge denies DOJ bid to release Epstein grand jury transcripts
The U.S. Justice Department put in a request to release the transcripts last week.
The U.S. Justice Department put in a request to release the transcripts last week.
HHS to reform organ transplant system after probe finds donors showed 'signs of life'
Health and Human Services is instituting sweeping changes after investigation revealed that organs were being procured from patients who were still alive.
Health and Human Services is instituting sweeping changes after investigation revealed that organs were being procured from patients who were still alive.
Trump tariff deadline set for Aug.1. What we know
The tariffs are expected to impact goods imported from dozens of countries to the U.S.
The tariffs are expected to impact goods imported from dozens of countries to the U.S.
Texas bill to ban products containing any detectable amount of THC moves to Senate
Texas lawmakers discussed regulating the THC industry, which is the issue that initially brought legislators back to Austin.
Texas lawmakers discussed regulating the THC industry, which is the issue that initially brought legislators back to Austin.
THC ban discussed again during Special Session
Texas lawmakers discussed regulating the THC industry, which is the issue that initially brought legislators back to Austin.
Texas lawmakers discussed regulating the THC industry, which is the issue that initially brought legislators back to Austin.
Obama denies Trump’s ‘bizarre’ Russiagate accusation in rare statement
Former President Obama dismissed Trump’s “bizarre” claim that he led Russiagate in a rare public statement Tuesday.
Former President Obama dismissed Trump’s “bizarre” claim that he led Russiagate in a rare public statement Tuesday.
Feds want to Question Ghislaine Maxwell in ongoing Epstein investigation
The Justice Department wants to interview Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving 20 years for aiding Epstein’s abuse of underage girls.
The Justice Department wants to interview Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving 20 years for aiding Epstein’s abuse of underage girls.
Hunter Biden blasts George Clooney, Democrats alleging they undermined his father
Hunter Biden went on a profane tirade against George Clooney over the actor's essay calling for President Joe Biden to be replaced as the Democratic presidential nominee.
Hunter Biden went on a profane tirade against George Clooney over the actor's essay calling for President Joe Biden to be replaced as the Democratic presidential nominee.
Texas floods: Scrutiny over initial response times
Texas officials continue to face scrutiny over their response during the initial hours of this month's deadly floods. Improving the state's response system is on the agenda for a special session
Texas officials continue to face scrutiny over their response during the initial hours of this month's deadly floods. Improving the state's response system is on the agenda for a special session
Special session underway at Texas Capitol
The Texas Legislature will convene a 30-day special session on Monday to address 18 items outlined by Governor Greg Abbott, including flood relief, THC product regulation, and congressional redistricting.
The Texas Legislature will convene a 30-day special session on Monday to address 18 items outlined by Governor Greg Abbott, including flood relief, THC product regulation, and congressional redistricting.
Texas Special Session: Historic flooding, THC, redistricting on priority list
The Texas Legislature will convene a 30-day special session on Monday to address 18 items outlined by Governor Greg Abbott, including flood relief, THC product regulation, and congressional redistricting.
The Texas Legislature will convene a 30-day special session on Monday to address 18 items outlined by Governor Greg Abbott, including flood relief, THC product regulation, and congressional redistricting.
Texas lawmakers set for contentious special session on flooding, THC, redistricting, and many more
The Texas Legislature will convene a 30-day special session on Monday to address 18 items outlined by Governor Greg Abbott, including flood relief, THC product regulation, and congressional redistricting.
The Texas Legislature will convene a 30-day special session on Monday to address 18 items outlined by Governor Greg Abbott, including flood relief, THC product regulation, and congressional redistricting.
Protest over Texas redistricting effort planned at Governor's Mansion Sunday
Sunday's protest, titled "Focus on Flooding, Not Redistricting", will take aim at the efforts by Texas to add Republican seats to Congress.
Sunday's protest, titled "Focus on Flooding, Not Redistricting", will take aim at the efforts by Texas to add Republican seats to Congress.
Trump admin cracks down on Mexico's 'blatant disregard' of aviation deal
The Trump administration has imposed new restrictions on flights from Mexico and threatened to end a longstanding partnership between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico.
The Trump administration has imposed new restrictions on flights from Mexico and threatened to end a longstanding partnership between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico.