HUD pick Scott Turner on corporate purchases of homes
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) questions Housing and Urban Development secretary nominee Scott Turner about corporations buying homes in Texas and across the US.

Trump's HUD secretary pick Scott Turner faces questions from senators

Former North Texas representative Scott Turner will take questions from senators as he looks to become Donald Trump's Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

Famous outsiders who joined the government

From reality stars to movie stars, these luminaries left the entertainment industry and ventured into the political space holding prominent roles in government in what’s become a phenomenon through the years.

TikTok ban latest: Trump is exploring ways to ‘preserve’ app, adviser says

President-elect Donald Trump is “going to find a way to preserve TikTok," according to his pick for national security adviser. Here's what to know.

Full speech: Pres. Joe Biden's Farewell Address
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President Joe Biden delivered his farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office, just days before he leaves office and President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House.

Dems hope to keep committee chairs under new speaker
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Dustin Burrows' win came from support from the Democratic side of the aisle, where 49 Democrats voted alongside 36 Republicans. The next fight will be if Democrats can keep their committee chair positions.

Bondi, Rubio defend Trump agendas in heated cabinet hearings

The second day of Senate confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet featured contentious exchanges, with nominees addressing concerns about their independence and policy priorities.

Hegseth stumped by question about ASEAN; here's what it is

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, was questioned about ASEAN during a heated Senate confirmation and struggled with his response.

TX Democrats playing big role in electing House speaker
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The first day of the Texas Legislature was tense, but House members elected a new speaker who happens to be a republican who got most of his support from democrats.

Nancy Mace challenges Jasmine Crockett to ‘take it outside’ in House hearing

Rep. Nancy Mace took offense when Rep. Jasmine Crockett said "child, listen" in a response, sparking a contentious back-and-forth in which Mace challenged Crockett to "take it outside."

Tax breaks for more daycare centers in the works
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State Sen. Royce West has filed a bill to exempt day care facilities from property taxes. The hope is the money saved will go to salary increases for workers.

TX Lege: Dustin Burrows elected House Speaker
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It took just two votes Tuesday afternoon to determine the next Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives.

Dustin Burrows elected as Texas Speaker of the House. Here's what it means

As the new House Speaker Rep. Burrows (R-Lubbock) will have a critical role in deciding the legislative priorities during the new session.

Dallas lawmaker's bill could give more daycare centers tax breaks

State Sen. Royce West has filed a bill to exempt day care facilities from property taxes. The hope is the money saved will go to salary increases for workers.

New Speaker Dustin Burrows addresses Texas House: FULL
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Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) speaks to members of the Texas House shortly after being sworn-in as Speaker of the House.