Live updates: Epstein files released
The Justice Department has released more than 300,000 pages of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein case files.
Paxton divorce: What's in the newly unsealed court documents?
Nearly 300 pages of court documents were released Friday after a judge signed an order unsealing them in the divorce proceedings between Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Sen. Angela Paxton.
Trump signs executive order to declassify marijuana
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug with a lower potential for abuse and possible medical benefit.
What Trump’s reclassification of marijuana means for Texas
On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. It’s an effort to open new pathways for medical research and signals a significant shift in federal drug policy.
New Texas laws set to take effect Jan. 1
Texans will ring in the new year with dozens of new laws taking effect, ranging from a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence to tax exemptions for business owners and agreements between federal immigration agents and local sheriff's offices.
New Epstein photos shared a day before case files deadline
The latest photo dump from Jeffrey Epstein's estate includes a screenshot of messages discussing a “scout" who sends girls.
Fact Check Trump Presidential Address: Claims clash with administration’s own data
President Donald Trump’s upbeat description of the country’s progress Wednesday contrasted with the reality facing many Americans and with some of his own administration’s statistics. Here’s a fact check of his presidential address.
Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Trump criticizes Biden, defends economy in address
President Donald Trump criticized his predecessor and defended the U.S. economy in his presidential address Wednesday night.
Here are the 4 Republicans that broke party lines to force health care subsidies vote
Four House Republicans crossed party lines to force a vote on extending health care tax credits that millions of Americans rely on to lower their insurance premiums.
Trump blockades Venezuelan oil tankers; Congress reacts
President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered a total blockade of oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela, declaring the Nicolás Maduro regime a foreign terrorist organization and accusing it of using stolen U.S. assets to finance terrorism, trafficking and other criminal activity.
Trump has partisan plaques added under photos in Presidential Walk of Fame
The additions include references to “Sleepy Joe” Biden and paint Republican icon Ronald Reagan as a fan of a young Trump.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, FCC on Jimmy Kimmel's Charlie Kirk comments
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, announced the full committee will convene for a hearing on December 17th to conduct oversight of the Federal Communications Commission. They will be discussing the Jimmy Kimmel situation back in September. Kimmel's show was pulled over his comments about alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson.
Trump promises economic boom, touts immigration policies during prime-time address
President Donald Trump touted his administration's immigration policies and blamed his predecessors for making life "unaffordable," to commence his address.
Dallas County plans to hand count primary ballots
Dallas County voters will see some big changes in the March primary. The Dallas GOP plans to hand count results and have fewer polling locations.
Changes coming to Dallas County voting process for 2026
For the March primary, Republicans will have about 100 fewer polling locations. They will also vote on paper ballots that will be counted by hand.
Dallas County Republicans to vote on paper, hand-count ballots for 2026 Primary Election
Dallas County Republican voters will notice a change in the voting process for the 2026 Primary Election in March.
Jasmine Crockett enters Senate race | Texas: The Issue Is
The stage is set for the Texas Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett will challenge State Rep. James Talarico.
Trump on Rob Reiner: Republicans react to president's comment
Trump's comment on Monday came as police were still investigating the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife as an apparent homicide.
Marc Veasey drops Tarrant County Judge race to focus on "fight" in Congress
U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas) is abandoning his bid for Tarrant County Judge to remain in Congress, stating he needs to focus on fighting against President Donald Trump and his political allies.