Rep. Gene Wu on Texas targeting China
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has his eyes on China in the next legislative session. Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston) raises concerns about the potential for a trade war with China, raising prices and potentially leading to a rise in Asian hate.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has his eyes on China in the next legislative session. Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston) raises concerns about the potential for a trade war with China, raising prices and potentially leading to a rise in Asian hate.
Texas House Speaker race: Cook nominated by Republicans; Burrows says he has enough votes
David Cook and Dustin Burrows are both running for Texas House Speaker.
David Cook and Dustin Burrows are both running for Texas House Speaker.
David Cook wants to be the next Texas House Speaker. Who is he?
State Rep. David Cook, a Republican from Mansfield, is hoping to be next Texas House Speaker.
State Rep. David Cook, a Republican from Mansfield, is hoping to be next Texas House Speaker.
House shuts down efforts to release Matt Gaetz ethics report
The House has shut down Democrats’ efforts to release the long-awaited ethics report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz.
The House has shut down Democrats’ efforts to release the long-awaited ethics report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz.
Frisco lawmaker, Secret Service head's shouting match
The fight between Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Frisco) and acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe came during a Congressional hearing on the Secret Service's failure to prevent the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Fallon questioned Rowe about his role in protecting then-candidate Trump, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris at a 9/11 remembrance ceremony.
The fight between Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Frisco) and acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe came during a Congressional hearing on the Secret Service's failure to prevent the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Fallon questioned Rowe about his role in protecting then-candidate Trump, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris at a 9/11 remembrance ceremony.
Recreational marijuana is illegal in Texas, so why are THC products on store shelves?
A 2019 law that was meant to promote agriculture made it possible for Texans to buy products with low levels of THC.
A 2019 law that was meant to promote agriculture made it possible for Texans to buy products with low levels of THC.
Texas laws going into effect on January 1, 2025
Changes are coming in 2025 for the way cars are registered, how schools are funded and how you can protect your personal information online.
Changes are coming in 2025 for the way cars are registered, how schools are funded and how you can protect your personal information online.
Will Governor DeSantis become Secretary DeSantis?
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering nominating Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for defense secretary, replacing current nominee Pete Hegseth, according to The Wall Street Journal.
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering nominating Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for defense secretary, replacing current nominee Pete Hegseth, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister withdraws from President-elect Trump's DEA nomination
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said he's withdrawing from consideration after President-elect Donald Trump nominated him to head the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said he's withdrawing from consideration after President-elect Donald Trump nominated him to head the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Woman writes about being Black and Republican in Trump-era
"Black people who are also Republicans are just independent thinkers and say, ?We have the right, as does everyone else, to choose what is best for us,'" she explained.
"Black people who are also Republicans are just independent thinkers and say, ?We have the right, as does everyone else, to choose what is best for us,'" she explained.
Dallas woman publishes book about 'Being Black and Republican in the Age of Trump'
"Black people who are also Republicans are just independent thinkers and say, ‘We have the right, as does everyone else, to choose what is best for us,'" she explained.
"Black people who are also Republicans are just independent thinkers and say, ‘We have the right, as does everyone else, to choose what is best for us,'" she explained.
Trump seeks dismissal of hush money case, citing Hunter Biden's pardon
President-elect Donald Trump's lawyers have requested the dismissal of his conviction for falsifying business records linked to hush money payments.
President-elect Donald Trump's lawyers have requested the dismissal of his conviction for falsifying business records linked to hush money payments.
President-elect Trump threatens new tariffs
Over the weekend, President-elect Donald Trump made new tariff threats toward a number of nations, including some adversaries. The proposals include a 25% tariff on all Candian and Mexican imports, plus a 100% tariff on imports from the Brics Economic Alliance if it undermines the strength of the US dollar.
Over the weekend, President-elect Donald Trump made new tariff threats toward a number of nations, including some adversaries. The proposals include a 25% tariff on all Candian and Mexican imports, plus a 100% tariff on imports from the Brics Economic Alliance if it undermines the strength of the US dollar.
Trump's latest cabinet picks
President-elect Donald Trump announced his pick for the head of the DEA. Some of Trump's latest picks could face a confirmation struggle.
President-elect Donald Trump announced his pick for the head of the DEA. Some of Trump's latest picks could face a confirmation struggle.
New CDC report shows what happened to the abortion rate after Roe was overturned
Abortions declined by just 2% in 2022 compared to 2021, according to new surveillance data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Abortions declined by just 2% in 2022 compared to 2021, according to new surveillance data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg swings by Mar-a-Lago to see Trump
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg visited Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday, just months after the tech entrepreneur publicly praised President-elect Trump following the July 13 assassination attempt.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg visited Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday, just months after the tech entrepreneur publicly praised President-elect Trump following the July 13 assassination attempt.
Lawmakers looking at 'airline junk fees' after busy Thanksgiving travel week
Millions were expected to pass through North Texas' airports to get to their destinations by Thanksgiving. This comes as members of Congress are being critical of what they call "junk fees" on customers.
Millions were expected to pass through North Texas' airports to get to their destinations by Thanksgiving. This comes as members of Congress are being critical of what they call "junk fees" on customers.
North Texans Brooke Rollins, Scott Turner among Trump nominees threatened
Rollins was among the nearly dozen nominees to be targeted either by bomb threats or "swatting."
Rollins was among the nearly dozen nominees to be targeted either by bomb threats or "swatting."
Kamala Harris video message gets mixed reaction
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed her loss for the first time since her concession speech with a new video on X.
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed her loss for the first time since her concession speech with a new video on X.
Mexican president promises retaliation on Trump tariffs
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is pushing back on President-elect Donald Trump's threat to impose steep import taxes.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is pushing back on President-elect Donald Trump's threat to impose steep import taxes.