Cruz vs. Allred race tightens as attack ads vie for uncommitted voters

In a closely contested Texas Senate race, incumbent Ted Cruz maintains a slight edge over Democratic challenger Colin Allred, with attack ads likely to play a pivotal role in swaying undecided voters.

Appeals court denies attempt to block State Fair of Texas gun ban

An appeals court has denied a motion by Attorney General Ken Paxton to block a gun ban at this year's State Fair of Texas.

Biden in UN address: Peace still possible, US must not retreat from the world

President Joe Biden on Tuesday is giving his farewell address to the U.N. General Assembly in New York as conflicts rage around the world.

Election 2024: Poll finds GOP has advantage in 8 of 10 key measures

A recent poll shows Americans favor Republicans over Democrats when it comes to critical issues facing the nation heading into November’s election.

Most Hispanic Americans support abortion access, AP-NORC poll finds

Around 6 in 10 Hispanic Protestants and about two-thirds of Hispanic Catholics say abortion should be legal in all or most cases, the new AP-NORC poll found.

DOJ seeks attempted assassination charge against suspect accused of staking out Trump at golf course

Ryan Routh, the man accused in the apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump at a golf course, allegedly left behind a note saying that he intended to kill the former president.

Ted Cruz holds 3-point lead over Colin Allred, poll shows

Polling from the Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation shows incumbent senator Ted Cruz leading his Democratic challenger Colin Allred by 3 points.

Ken Paxton appeals decision on State Fair of Texas gun ban

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has appealed a Dallas judge's ruling that would allow the State Fair of Texas' gun ban to remain in effect.

Report: Athena Strand’s capital murder trial moved

Tanner Horner, the man accused of murdering 7-year-old Athena Strand in Wise County will go to trial in Tarrant County instead, according to a new report.

Where Trump, Harris stand on organized labor

Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have opposing views on several key election issues including unions and workers’ rights. Here is what they are saying.

Polls show voters have more favorable view of Harris than Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris has seen a rise in her favorability among Americans in the past few months compared to the summer when she became the Democratic presidential nominee, recent polls show.

Video shows where Trump assassination suspect lay in wait outside golf course

Video shows the area where Trump assassination attempt suspect Ryan Routh allegedly pointed a rifle through a fence as the former president was playing golf over the weekend.

Mother of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray featured in 'compelling' Senate race ad

Senator Ted Cruz's latest ad features a grieving mother blaming Colin Allred for her daughter's murder, highlighting the impact of immigration policy on tragic outcomes.

Who's ahead in the race for president? New polls show movement in Pennsylvania, Georgia

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are working overtime to secure wins in the key battleground states. Here is a closer look at how the candidates are polling this week.