Election 2025: Jasmine Crockett on possible Senate run
Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett talks about the results of multiple 2025 races and addresses speculation that she could join the race for US Senate.
Election 2025: Texas propositions on the ballot
SMU political scientist Cal Jillson breaks down some of the 17 propositions on the ballot in Texas.
President Trump Honors Charlie Kirk With Freedom Medal
President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a White House ceremony on what would have been his 32nd birthday. Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot last month while speaking at a university event. Trump praised Kirk as a "fearless warrior for liberty" and a "martyr" who inspired a generation of conservatives, crediting him with helping to mobilize key support in the 2024 election. Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, accepted the award in the Rose Garden.
Lawyer says Trump suffered 'mental anguish' after CBS interview with Kamala Harris
President Trump has so far refused to dismiss a $20 billion lawsuit against CBS News over how the outlet edited a “60 Minutes” interview with Kamala Harris last year.
Where do Trump's $5 trillion 'Big Beautiful' tax cut bill and Project 2025 align?
Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his "One Big Beautiful Bill" incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access and student loans.
Trump’s popular vote win is GOP's first in 20 years
For the first time in 20 years, a Republican presidential candidate is ready to take the White House as the winner of the popular vote.
Congress certifies Donald Trump's election win, paving way for January inauguration
Congress has certified Donald Trump’s election victory, ensuring his inauguration as president on January 20. The process, typically a ceremonial step, was smoother compared to 2021 when a mob disrupted proceedings.
Jimmy Carter's death means flags will likely fly at half staff on Inauguration Day
After the passing of former president Jimmy Carter, flags are expected to be at half staff when Donald Trump is sworn in to his second term on Inauguration Day.
Trump says he plans to sue Iowa newspaper over Selzer poll
Donald Trump said he plans to sue an Iowa newspaper that printed J. Ann Selzer’s outlier poll that showed Kamala Harris ahead in the state by 3 points ahead of the election.
Cats vs. dogs: How pet ownership shaped the 2024 presidential election
A survey of over 120,000 voters found that pet ownership played a unique role in the 2024 presidential election.
Final House race called: See the official balance of power results
The balance of power is set: Democrat Adam Gray captured California’s 13th Congressional District, unseating Republican Rep. John Duarte in the final House race to be called.
Dallas woman publishes book about 'Being Black and Republican in the Age of Trump'
"Black people who are also Republicans are just independent thinkers and say, ‘We have the right, as does everyone else, to choose what is best for us,'" she explained.
