Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won't contest whistleblower lawsuit against him

In a court filing, Ken Paxton's office said he will not contest the lawsuit by "rogue employees" to "stop the self-aggrandizing political weaponization of our State’s courts."

Trump sex abuse accuser E. Jean Carroll testifies the ex-president shattered her reputation

With Donald Trump looking on, writer E. Jean Carroll has begun testifying in a defamation case, saying the former president shattered her reputation after she claimed he sexually abused her decades ago.

Key things to know from the 2024 Iowa Republican caucuses

Former President Donald Trump dominated Iowa’s presidential caucuses on Monday night, leaving him with a tighter grip on the GOP nomination. Here's when the next major competitive race will be held.

Texas Supreme Court rules AG Ken Paxton must answer questions in whistleblower case

The Texas Supreme Court ruled against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his effort to avoid being deposed in a lawsuit filed against him by employees he fired.

Athena Strand murder suspect denied jail transfer

Tanner Horner, the man accused of murdering 7-year-old Athena Strand in Wise County, will not be moved to another jail. His lawyers had requested the transfer claiming he was subjected to "cruel and unusual punishment."

Trump on potential 2024 VP pick: 'I know who it's going to be'

The former president told Fox News during a town hall event in Iowa on Wednesday night that he already knows who his running mate will be in 2024.

Trump suggests unauthorized migrants will vote. The idea stirs his base, but ignores reality

Donald Trump is seizing on his party’s frustration with the recent surge of illegal crossings at the southern U.S. border to churn up fears around another top GOP concern — voter fraud.

Fort Worth hotel explosion: Gov. Abbott, Sen. Cruz, Mayor Parker send prayers for injured

Fort Worth MedStar confirmed at least 21 people have been injured in a building explosion at the Sandman Hotel on Houston Street and West 7th, less than half a mile from Sundance Square.

President Biden attends memorial for Eddie Bernice Johnson Monday

The first of many memorial services for former Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson was held Monday in Dallas. President Joe Biden flew into Dallas on Monday to attend one of them.

Elon Musk lashes out at WSJ report alleging illegal drug use

Elon Musk clapped back at the Wall Street Journal after its report alleging the Tesla and SpaceX CEO had used illegal drugs, triggering concern from some of the leadership of his companies.

Supreme Court to decide whether Trump can be taken off 2024 presidential ballots

The Supreme Court will decide whether former President Donald Trump can be kept off the 2024 presidential ballot because of his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss that culminated in the U.S. Capitol attack.

Biden lambastes Trump for Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a day 'we nearly lost America'

The president called Jan. 6 a moment when "we nearly lost America — lost it all." He said the presidential race — a likely rematch with Donald Trump, who is the GOP frontrunner — is “all about" whether American democracy will survive.

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz slams 'curse' narrative after Longhorns lose Sugar Bowl

The story of the "Ted Cruz Curse" gained steam on Monday after Cruz was spotted in burnt orange at the Sugar Bowl game between UT and Washington.