Poll: Most Americans plan to watch first presidential debate and see it as important
A new poll found that the Biden-Trump debate is seen as important and a major test for their campaigns. Here’s what to know about Thursday night’s debate.
A new poll found that the Biden-Trump debate is seen as important and a major test for their campaigns. Here’s what to know about Thursday night’s debate.
Paris Hilton testifies at US House hearing on youth care programs
The reality TV star is testifying Wednesday amid the release of a report detailing the abuse of children in foster care facilities.
The reality TV star is testifying Wednesday amid the release of a report detailing the abuse of children in foster care facilities.
Biden pardoning service members convicted under law that banned gay sex
Biden is pardoning potentially thousands of former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex.
Biden is pardoning potentially thousands of former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex.
Civil liberties groups sue over Louisiana law mandating Ten Commandments in classrooms
Louisiana is facing a lawsuit from civil liberties groups over its new law requiring that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom.
Louisiana is facing a lawsuit from civil liberties groups over its new law requiring that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom.
Sen. John Cornyn leads nationwide effort to better protect judges, court personnel
An Austin-area judge who was nearly killed by a defendant in 2015 helped to pass a statewide bill that gives Texas judges resources she says she didn't have before and after the shooting.
An Austin-area judge who was nearly killed by a defendant in 2015 helped to pass a statewide bill that gives Texas judges resources she says she didn't have before and after the shooting.
Surgeon general declares gun violence in US a public health crisis
Dr. Vivek Murthy issued the advisory Tuesday outlining the "urgent threat firearm violence poses to the health and well-being of our country."
Dr. Vivek Murthy issued the advisory Tuesday outlining the "urgent threat firearm violence poses to the health and well-being of our country."
Hunter Biden's law license suspended in DC following historic guilty verdict
Hunter Biden's license to practice law in the District of Columbia was suspended following a jury finding him guilty in his criminal gun trial earlier this month.
Hunter Biden's license to practice law in the District of Columbia was suspended following a jury finding him guilty in his criminal gun trial earlier this month.
Planned Parenthood announces that it will spend $40 million ahead of November's election
Planned Parenthood is injecting $40 million into the November elections to support President Biden and key Democrats, centering their campaign on abortion rights and targeting critical battleground states.
Planned Parenthood is injecting $40 million into the November elections to support President Biden and key Democrats, centering their campaign on abortion rights and targeting critical battleground states.
Trump’s vice presidential shortlist: Who could be his running mate?
Former President Donald Trump narrowed down his list of vice presidential contenders.
Former President Donald Trump narrowed down his list of vice presidential contenders.
Donald Trump has picked his running mate and they will be at Thursday's debate
Donald Trump said he has made his vice presidential candidate decision and that that person will be in attendance Thursday night in Atlanta at the first debate.
Donald Trump said he has made his vice presidential candidate decision and that that person will be in attendance Thursday night in Atlanta at the first debate.
Sen. Ted Cruz introduces bill to make tips tax-free
No Tax on Tips Act would exempt all tips, including those from credit and debit cards, from federal income taxes.
No Tax on Tips Act would exempt all tips, including those from credit and debit cards, from federal income taxes.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw on Mexican cartels, 2024 election
U.S. Congressman Dan Crenshaw talks about efforts to stop the Mexican cartels, the war between Israel and Hamas and why he is supporting Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
U.S. Congressman Dan Crenshaw talks about efforts to stop the Mexican cartels, the war between Israel and Hamas and why he is supporting Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
Texas medical panel issues new guidelines for doctors but no specific exceptions for abortion ban
A Texas medical panel on Friday approved guidance for doctors working under one of the nation’s most restrictive abortion bans but refused to list specific exceptions to the law, which doctors have complained is dangerously unclear.
A Texas medical panel on Friday approved guidance for doctors working under one of the nation’s most restrictive abortion bans but refused to list specific exceptions to the law, which doctors have complained is dangerously unclear.
Texas Medical Board clarifies abortion exceptions
The Texas Medical Board unanimously approved guidelines for how doctors should interpret exceptions to the state's abortion ban.
The Texas Medical Board unanimously approved guidelines for how doctors should interpret exceptions to the state's abortion ban.
Supreme Court rejects Arlington man's challenge to gun law meant to protect domestic violence victims
The Supreme Court rejected a challenge from an Arlington man who said federal law preventing people under domestic violence restraining orders from having guns is unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court rejected a challenge from an Arlington man who said federal law preventing people under domestic violence restraining orders from having guns is unconstitutional.
Vermont GOP lawmaker apologizes to Democrat colleague for pouring water in his bag
Republican Rep. Mary Morrissey publicly apologized on the House floor for repeatedly pouring water into Democratic Rep. Jim Carroll's tote bag
Republican Rep. Mary Morrissey publicly apologized on the House floor for repeatedly pouring water into Democratic Rep. Jim Carroll's tote bag
President Biden announces plan that could grant citizenship to 500,000 immigrants
In an announcement made Tuesday, the order would streamline the process for undocumented spouses of citizens. It would also fast-track work visas for college graduates who are dreamers.
In an announcement made Tuesday, the order would streamline the process for undocumented spouses of citizens. It would also fast-track work visas for college graduates who are dreamers.
29% of borrowers say student loan debt will have a major influence on their vote, survey finds
Nearly a quarter of the people polled in the survey say they struggle to afford their monthly student loan payments.
Nearly a quarter of the people polled in the survey say they struggle to afford their monthly student loan payments.
Disinformation, AI, Latinx vote & Housing
Election disinformation and how the sharing of false and misleading election information is targeting the latino community. Plus, housing affordability and we?ll dive deep into critical topics driving swing state voters in this election.
Election disinformation and how the sharing of false and misleading election information is targeting the latino community. Plus, housing affordability and we?ll dive deep into critical topics driving swing state voters in this election.
Rep. Brian Harrison calls Texas House a 'corrupt den of liberal dysfunction' after GOP censure
Four of Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan's biggest critics were censured by House GOP leadership for supporting the campaign of challengers who ran against incumbents.
Four of Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan's biggest critics were censured by House GOP leadership for supporting the campaign of challengers who ran against incumbents.