Colin Allred leads Democratic primary, trails Cruz in possible head-to-head, poll shows
The Hobby School of Public Affairs poll shows U.S. Congressman Colin Allred with a sizable lead over other challengers in the Democratic Primary, but trailing Senator Ted Cruz in a November matchup.
The Hobby School of Public Affairs poll shows U.S. Congressman Colin Allred with a sizable lead over other challengers in the Democratic Primary, but trailing Senator Ted Cruz in a November matchup.
Texas sues 5 cities, including Denton, over marijuana policies
The lawsuits were filed by the State of Texas against Denton, Austin, San Marcos, Killeen and Elgin. All 5 cities adopted amnesty and non-prosecution policies about marijuana.
The lawsuits were filed by the State of Texas against Denton, Austin, San Marcos, Killeen and Elgin. All 5 cities adopted amnesty and non-prosecution policies about marijuana.
Texas Supreme Court halts deposition in Ken Paxton whistleblower lawsuit
The Texas Supreme Court sided with Attorney General Ken Paxton and his request to delay testimony in a whistleblower lawsuit against him.
The Texas Supreme Court sided with Attorney General Ken Paxton and his request to delay testimony in a whistleblower lawsuit against him.
2024 Election: Trump leads Biden in potential head-to-head matchup in Texas, UH poll shows
Former president Donald Trump holds a large lead over President Joe Biden in a potential head-to-head match-up in Texas, a new University of Houston poll shows.
Former president Donald Trump holds a large lead over President Joe Biden in a potential head-to-head match-up in Texas, a new University of Houston poll shows.
Mark Cuban tweet on DEI, hiring practices draws criticism from social media users — and a federal official
A Sunday tweet from billionaire Mark Cuban concerning hiring practices – and whether race and sex should be taken into account – drew a response from a federal official.
A Sunday tweet from billionaire Mark Cuban concerning hiring practices – and whether race and sex should be taken into account – drew a response from a federal official.
Where Texas Democrats running for U.S. Senate differ on key issues
The three leading Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate debated over the weekend to make the case that they are the best option to go up against Ted Cruz this November.
The three leading Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate debated over the weekend to make the case that they are the best option to go up against Ted Cruz this November.
Candidates in Texas Democratic race for U.S. Senate take part in debate
While the candidates differ in style and approach, they all want to beat incumbent Republican Senator Ted Cruz come November.
While the candidates differ in style and approach, they all want to beat incumbent Republican Senator Ted Cruz come November.
Republican senator who voted to acquit Paxton wants Senate to consider reopening impeachment proceedings
The bombshell request by retiring state Sen. Drew Springer, R-Muenster, comes after Paxton decided to stop fighting a whistleblower lawsuit whose claims factored into his impeachment trial.
The bombshell request by retiring state Sen. Drew Springer, R-Muenster, comes after Paxton decided to stop fighting a whistleblower lawsuit whose claims factored into his impeachment trial.
Ken Paxton impeachment: State senator calls for reopening
A Texas state senator is urging his colleagues to consider reopening Ken Paxton's impeachment following his efforts to end a whistleblower lawsuit against him.
A Texas state senator is urging his colleagues to consider reopening Ken Paxton's impeachment following his efforts to end a whistleblower lawsuit against him.
AI-generated robocall impersonates Biden, tells New Hampshire Democrats not to vote Tuesday
The New Hampshire attorney general’s office says it is investigating reports of an apparent robocall that used artificial intelligence to mimic President Joe Biden’s voice and discourage voters in the state from participating in Tuesday’s primary election.
The New Hampshire attorney general’s office says it is investigating reports of an apparent robocall that used artificial intelligence to mimic President Joe Biden’s voice and discourage voters in the state from participating in Tuesday’s primary election.
Biden cancels student loan debt for another 74K borrowers
Of the 74,000 borrowers approved for relief Friday, the administration said nearly 44,000 of them are teachers, nurses, firefighters and others with public service careers.
Of the 74,000 borrowers approved for relief Friday, the administration said nearly 44,000 of them are teachers, nurses, firefighters and others with public service careers.
Mark Cuban ratchets up explosive feud with Elon Musk, defends his stance on DEI
Billionaire Mark Cuban blasted fellow billionaire Elon Musk over his stance on the merits of DEI on the "What Now?" podcast on Thursday.
Billionaire Mark Cuban blasted fellow billionaire Elon Musk over his stance on the merits of DEI on the "What Now?" podcast on Thursday.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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."
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."
Donald Trump is in court for closing arguments in civil fraud trial after judge receives bomb threat
Donald Trump is back in court for closing arguments in his New York civil fraud trial after authorities responded to a bomb threat at the home of the judge.
Donald Trump is back in court for closing arguments in his New York civil fraud trial after authorities responded to a bomb threat at the home of the judge.
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.
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.
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.