Biden willing to shorten programs to pass $3.5T spending bill

President Joe Biden says he would prefer to cut the duration of programs in his big social services and climate change package rather than eliminate some entirely.

Biden highlights cheaper child care in speech on stalled spending bill

As part of his continued push for his stalled social spending bill, President Joe Biden claimed investments in child care and other social safety net programs are imperative to keep America competitive in the global economy.

Biden signs bill raising nation's debt limit until early December

President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill raising the nation’s debt limit until early December, delaying the prospect of an unprecedented federal default that would cause economic disaster.

Parade held to remember Atatiana Jefferson nearly 2 years after her death

Friends and family of Atatiana Jefferson paid tribute to her life and legacy Saturday by holding a parade march through downtown Fort Worth.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Biden becomes 1st president to issue proclamation

President Joe Biden's signed a proclamation Friday marking Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, as Indigenous Peoples' Day. Biden is the first president to sign such a proclamation.

Trump hotel in D.C. lost $70 million despite millions in foreign business

Former President Donald Trump's company lost more than $70 million on his Washington D.C., hotel during his four years in office despite an estimated $3.7 million in revenue from foreign governments. Ethics experts say Trump should have refused that business because it posed conflicts of interest with his role as president.

Jerry Jones headlines 2021 Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame class

The Cotton Bowl recognized individuals who played a significant role in developing the tradition of the long-running bowl game.

Biden to hold 30-country meeting on ransomware, cybersecurity

President Biden announced Friday that a 30-country meeting will take place this month aimed at fighting ransomware and other cyber attacks.

Donald Trump sues niece Mary Trump, NY Times over 2018 story on taxes

Mary Trump, the former president's estranged niece, and the New York Times are facing a lawsuit filed by Donald Trump over a 2018 story about his family’s wealth and tax practices that was based on confidential documents she provided to the newspaper’s reporters.

Biden says US 'not seeking a new Cold War' during UN address

President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the U.S. is entering a “new era of diplomacy” during his first address before the U.N. General Assembly.

Poll: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s approval drops below 50 percent

54 percent of Texans say the state is on the wrong track, with 44 percent saying it’s on the right track. Among independents, a group that historically has swung toward the GOP in Texas elections, just 33 percent say the state is on the right track.

Report: Beto O'Rourke preparing bid for Texas governor

Former Texas Congressman Beto O'Rourke is reportedly preparing to run for governor of Texas in 2022

Well wishes pour in for Jimmy Carter ahead of his 97th birthday

The Carter Center is asking Georgians to help celebrate former President Jimmy Carter's 97th birthday on Oct. 1.

Couple adopts 2 sets of twins to keep family together: 'We have a lot of love'

Karen and Tobias Thompson have seven adult children, 28 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. When they found out their niece and nephew were having trouble at home, they took them in -- then found out their half-sisters were in the foster system and were constantly being moved around. The couple ended up adopting all four children to keep them together.