Here's why the city of Dallas wasn't held liable in the Botham Jean shooting
The family's attorney said the city should share in liability with Amber Guyger for hiring her and training her. However, the city filed a motion to be removed from the lawsuit, and it was granted. A Dallas appellate attorney explains why.
The family's attorney said the city should share in liability with Amber Guyger for hiring her and training her. However, the city filed a motion to be removed from the lawsuit, and it was granted. A Dallas appellate attorney explains why.
Trump may roll back $7,500 EV tax credit
Biden imposed a $7,500 tax credit for EVs.
Biden imposed a $7,500 tax credit for EVs.
Ken Paxton sues Dallas over voter-approved amendment to decriminalize marijuana
Recreational marijuana is still illegal in Texas. Paxton's lawsuit says that municipalities cannot refuse to enforce Texas drug laws.
Recreational marijuana is still illegal in Texas. Paxton's lawsuit says that municipalities cannot refuse to enforce Texas drug laws.
Matt Gaetz withdraws from attorney general consideration
Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick for attorney general, has withdrawn from consideration for the job after meeting with senators Wednesday.
Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick for attorney general, has withdrawn from consideration for the job after meeting with senators Wednesday.
Taylor Swift, Elon Musk, Dak Prescott among write-in votes for president in Denton County
Some Denton County voters used the write-in option to throw their support behind other politicians, while others voted for celebrities and fictional characters.
Some Denton County voters used the write-in option to throw their support behind other politicians, while others voted for celebrities and fictional characters.
Elon Musk impersonator accused of stealing up to $600K from woman using Facebook, Bradenton police say
A man pretending to be billionaire Elon Musk on Facebook is facing charges, accused of stealing as much as $600,000 from a woman he befriended on the social network, the Bradenton Police Department said.
A man pretending to be billionaire Elon Musk on Facebook is facing charges, accused of stealing as much as $600,000 from a woman he befriended on the social network, the Bradenton Police Department said.
Botham Jean's family awarded nearly $100M in civil wrongful death case
The family was only seeking $54.4 million. They say any money they do collect will go to help others, like Botham would have wanted.
The family was only seeking $54.4 million. They say any money they do collect will go to help others, like Botham would have wanted.
What to know about Dr. Oz, the TV host tapped to run Medicare and Medicaid
Mehmet Oz, the celebrity heart surgeon turned talk show host better known as “Dr. Oz,” has been tapped to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Mehmet Oz, the celebrity heart surgeon turned talk show host better known as “Dr. Oz,” has been tapped to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Texas offers Starr County ranch to Trump for mass deportation plans
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said the state’s recently purchased 1,400-acre ranch could be used as a deportation hub.
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said the state’s recently purchased 1,400-acre ranch could be used as a deportation hub.
Joe Biden turns 82, cementing status as oldest US president in office
President Joe Biden celebrated his 82nd birthday on Wednesday, reinforcing his position as the oldest president in U.S. history.
President Joe Biden celebrated his 82nd birthday on Wednesday, reinforcing his position as the oldest president in U.S. history.
Trump to nominate Linda McMahon for education secretary
Linda McMahon served as the Small Business Administrator director during Donald Trump’s first term and is the co-founder of WWE.
Linda McMahon served as the Small Business Administrator director during Donald Trump’s first term and is the co-founder of WWE.
Botham Jean posed no threat to Amber Guyger at time of shooting, expert testifies
A crime scene reconstruction expert testified that Botham Jean posed no threat to Amber Guyger when he was shot.
A crime scene reconstruction expert testified that Botham Jean posed no threat to Amber Guyger when he was shot.
Trump nominates Dr. Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Donald Trump says he is nominating TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Donald Trump says he is nominating TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Trump hush money update: Prosecutors oppose dismissal; sentencing still pending
New York prosecutors filed paperwork Tuesday saying they will oppose dismissing President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money conviction, but may be open to delaying his sentencing.
New York prosecutors filed paperwork Tuesday saying they will oppose dismissing President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money conviction, but may be open to delaying his sentencing.
Tulsi Gabbard's nomination to lead US intelligence raises scrutiny over past Russia comments
Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Director of National Intelligence, faces criticism for her past comments on Russia and Syria.
Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Director of National Intelligence, faces criticism for her past comments on Russia and Syria.
Trump's cabinet: Who he's picked so far and which positions remain open
President-elect Donald Trump continued his cabinet announcements this weekend with the naming of oil executive Chris Wright as energy secretary.
President-elect Donald Trump continued his cabinet announcements this weekend with the naming of oil executive Chris Wright as energy secretary.
Trump may attend SpaceX's 'Starship' launch scheduled for Tuesday
Donald Trump’s visit comes as billionaire Elon Musk has been present at the president-elect’s side as Trump continues to make cabinet nominations for his administration.
Donald Trump’s visit comes as billionaire Elon Musk has been present at the president-elect’s side as Trump continues to make cabinet nominations for his administration.
Botham Jean's family suing Amber Guyger for millions
A civil trial for former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger, who was convicted of killing Botham Jean in 2018, got underway on Monday.
A civil trial for former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger, who was convicted of killing Botham Jean in 2018, got underway on Monday.
Veteran pollster Ann Selzer ending election polling after 'big miss' in Iowa survey
Veteran pollster J. Ann Selzer is moving on to "other ventures" after her final election poll in Iowa inaccurately showed Harris ahead of Trump.
Veteran pollster J. Ann Selzer is moving on to "other ventures" after her final election poll in Iowa inaccurately showed Harris ahead of Trump.
Trump's cabinet picks and key appointments so far, and those still in the running
With the president-elect adding more cabinet members to his administration, here’s a look at the spots he still needs to fill and who are candidates for those roles.
With the president-elect adding more cabinet members to his administration, here’s a look at the spots he still needs to fill and who are candidates for those roles.