FAA grounds general aviation operations at DCA, 11 other US airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily banned general aviation operations and nonscheduled aircraft flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Federal workers brace for missed paycheck as shutdown enters 5th week
Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.
Here's how long the government shutdown could go on
This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.
Dems to propose alternative to GOP stopgap bill as government shutdown looms
On Tuesday, top Congressional Democrats said they opposed House Republicans' stopgap spending bill that would fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, and said they plan to offer an alternative bill in its place.
Texas State Rep. James Talarico to join US Senate race: Reports
The Austin representative has seen online fame in the recent legislative session for his composed delivery of sharp retorts, and mix of progressive policy and traditional Christian values.
Trump administration aims to make US citizenship test more difficult
The Trump administration is planning to make the U.S. citizenship test more difficult, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph Edlow.
Carla Walker Act: Bill to fund cold-case tech introduced in U.S. Senate
A bill co-authored by Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) would increase funding for advanced DNA analysis with the hope of helping to solve cold cases.
Sen. Cornyn requests DOJ probe into Biden’s health while in office: 'Manipulation and dishonesty'
Sen. Cornyn released a letter to U.S. AG Pam Bondi urging a DOJ investigation into potential misrepresentations of former President Biden’s health during his stay in office.
Texas considers changes to law designed to prevent prosecutor misconduct
A bill in the Texas Senate would change a law that protects criminal defendants from prosecutor misconduct.
Ted Cruz, Colin Allred debate: What the candidates said about the issues
Ted Cruz and Colin Allred met for their first and only debate for the 2024 election. The debate covered a number of key issues for Texans. Here's what the candidates had to say.
Highlights: Ted Cruz, Collin Allred face off in only debate for Texas U.S. Senate seat
Cruz worked to tie Allred to the Biden administration, while Allred worked to paint Cruz as someone who is only out for himself.
Ted Cruz-Colin Allred Senate debate
With three weeks before Election Day, Texas incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and his challenger, Democrat Congressman Colin Allred will meet to debate on Oct. 15 at 7 p.m.
Former President Barack Obama endorses Colin Allred for Senate
Former President Barack Obama gave his support Friday to Democratic candidate for Senate, Colin Allred.
Senator John Fetterman’s high-speed crash in Maryland: bodycam footage released
Body camera video released Thursday by the Maryland State Police Department shows the moments after Senator John Fetterman and his wife were involved in an early morning crash in Maryland.
Mitch McConnell to resign as Senate Republican leader in November
Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November.
Government shutdown averted: Congress passes 45-day funding plan
The rushed package drops aid to Ukraine, a White House priority opposed by a growing number of GOP lawmakers, but increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion.