Beto O’Rourke has lost three races in four years. Is his political career over?
He has been the Texas Democratic Party’s great hope. But after failed runs for senator, president and governor, observers wonder if he has a political future.
He has been the Texas Democratic Party’s great hope. But after failed runs for senator, president and governor, observers wonder if he has a political future.
Supreme Court refuses to review Amber Guyger’s case
The United States Supreme Court decided not to review the murder conviction of former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger.
The United States Supreme Court decided not to review the murder conviction of former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger.
Gov. Greg Abbott heads to the border for election night, with immigration a top issue for Texans
A recent University of Texas - Texas Politics Project poll found the top issue among likely voters. Governor Abbott believes the push for border security will have Hispanic voters supporting Republicans.
A recent University of Texas - Texas Politics Project poll found the top issue among likely voters. Governor Abbott believes the push for border security will have Hispanic voters supporting Republicans.
Elon Musk says impersonator Twitter accounts will be permanently suspended
Comedian Kathy Griffin had her account suspended Sunday for switching her screen name to Musk.
Comedian Kathy Griffin had her account suspended Sunday for switching her screen name to Musk.
Twitter announces subscription service including blue check for $7.99 monthly fee
Twitter said users who “sign up now” for the new “Twitter Blue with verification” can receive the blue check next to their names “just like the celebrities, companies and politicians you already follow.”
Twitter said users who “sign up now” for the new “Twitter Blue with verification” can receive the blue check next to their names “just like the celebrities, companies and politicians you already follow.”
Trump given extension on subpoenaed documents by Jan. 6 panel
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has extended the deadline for former President Donald Trump to turn over documents as part of a subpoena issued last month.
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has extended the deadline for former President Donald Trump to turn over documents as part of a subpoena issued last month.
Biden urges voters to save American democracy from lies and violence
Six days before major midterm elections, President Joe Biden is imploring voters to save American democracy from Trump supporters' election-denying lies and the violence he says they have inspired.
Six days before major midterm elections, President Joe Biden is imploring voters to save American democracy from Trump supporters' election-denying lies and the violence he says they have inspired.
O’Rourke outraises Abbott in final month of Texas governor’s race
In the homestretch of the state’s governor race, Beto O’Rourke outraises incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott though he still trails in the polls.
In the homestretch of the state’s governor race, Beto O’Rourke outraises incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott though he still trails in the polls.
Will Trump return to Twitter? Musk says 'content moderation council' will decide
Lightly moderated "free speech" sites such as Gab and Parler serve as cautionary tales of what can happen when the guardrails are lowered.
Lightly moderated "free speech" sites such as Gab and Parler serve as cautionary tales of what can happen when the guardrails are lowered.
Serial killer Billy Chemirmir's alleged victims remembered after cases dismissed
Family members of victims allegedly killed by serial killer Billy Chemimir gathered Friday for a moment of silence to read the names of the victims whose cases were dismissed by the Dallas County District Attorney.
Family members of victims allegedly killed by serial killer Billy Chemimir gathered Friday for a moment of silence to read the names of the victims whose cases were dismissed by the Dallas County District Attorney.
Elon Musk in control of Twitter, but where will he go from here?
Twitter's users, advertisers, and employees are parsing Elon Musk's every move in an effort to guess where he might take the company.
Twitter's users, advertisers, and employees are parsing Elon Musk's every move in an effort to guess where he might take the company.
Trump returning to Iowa for midterm rally as he teases 2024 run
Returning to Iowa will likely further speculation about Trump's political future.
Returning to Iowa will likely further speculation about Trump's political future.
Biden targets bank overdraft, 'junk' fees as midterms near
Banks have long been criticized for the high fees they charge customers when their accounts go temporarily negative
Banks have long been criticized for the high fees they charge customers when their accounts go temporarily negative
Rishi Sunak becomes UK prime minister after meeting with King Charles III
Rishi Sunak met at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday with the king, who had just accepted the resignation of Liz Truss. Sunak is the third Conservative prime minister this year.
Rishi Sunak met at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday with the king, who had just accepted the resignation of Liz Truss. Sunak is the third Conservative prime minister this year.
Texas governor poll: Gov. Abbott extending his lead over Beto O'Rourke as election day approaches
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is extending his lead over Democrat challenger Beto O'Rourke, according to a newly released University of Texas - Texas Politics Project poll.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is extending his lead over Democrat challenger Beto O'Rourke, according to a newly released University of Texas - Texas Politics Project poll.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Google again, this time over facial recognition and voice data
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Google claiming the search giant violated Texans' privacy without getting their consent to do so.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Google claiming the search giant violated Texans' privacy without getting their consent to do so.
Families of Billy Chemirmir's victims give impact statements to convicted killer
Family members of the victims of accused serial killer Billy Chemirmir gave victim impact statements Friday and tried to make him understand the pain he caused.
Family members of the victims of accused serial killer Billy Chemirmir gave victim impact statements Friday and tried to make him understand the pain he caused.
Texas governor debate did little to change people's minds, recent poll shows
The poll released by the Marist Institute for Public Opinion showed Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with an eight-point lead over Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke among likely voters. But the poll’s margin of error is large at about 5%, which statistically allows for a two-point O'Rourke win or an 18-point Abbott blowout.
The poll released by the Marist Institute for Public Opinion showed Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with an eight-point lead over Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke among likely voters. But the poll’s margin of error is large at about 5%, which statistically allows for a two-point O'Rourke win or an 18-point Abbott blowout.
Biden vows there will be 'consequences' for Saudi Arabia after OPEC+ cuts oil production
President Joe Biden says there will be “consequences” for Saudi Arabia as his administration begins reevaluating the U.S. relationship with the kingdom.
President Joe Biden says there will be “consequences” for Saudi Arabia as his administration begins reevaluating the U.S. relationship with the kingdom.
Justice Dept. asks court to deny Trump plea over FBI search
The Biden administration on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to steer clear of a legal fight over classified documents seized during an FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Florida estate.
The Biden administration on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to steer clear of a legal fight over classified documents seized during an FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Florida estate.