Rep. Harrison calls out Dade Phelan following 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. Waxahachie representative Brian Harrison called the Texas House a "corrupt den of liberal dysfunction" after the 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. Waxahachie representative Brian Harrison called the Texas House a "corrupt den of liberal dysfunction" after the censure.
Texas Supreme Court rejects case that could have imperiled IVF access
The Texas Supreme Court has declined to take up a major in vitro fertilization case out of Denton that could have potentially upended access to the procedure.
The Texas Supreme Court has declined to take up a major in vitro fertilization case out of Denton that could have potentially upended access to the procedure.
Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on bump stocks
The Supreme Court on Friday struck down a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, a gun accessory that allows semi-automatic weapons to fire rapidly like machine guns and was used in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
The Supreme Court on Friday struck down a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, a gun accessory that allows semi-automatic weapons to fire rapidly like machine guns and was used in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
Texas election officials: Loophole could expose your private ballot voting information
“In limited circumstances, through publicly available information, you may be able to identify the civic person's ballot," admitted the election director for the Texas Secretary of State’s Office.
“In limited circumstances, through publicly available information, you may be able to identify the civic person's ballot," admitted the election director for the Texas Secretary of State’s Office.
'Right to IVF Act' blocked by Senate Republicans in latest battle
Senate Republicans blocked the Right to IVF Act, a bill championed by Sen. Tammy Duckworth to establish a nationwide right for women to access IVF and other fertility treatments, with the vote highlighting political differences on reproductive care ahead of the upcoming election.
Senate Republicans blocked the Right to IVF Act, a bill championed by Sen. Tammy Duckworth to establish a nationwide right for women to access IVF and other fertility treatments, with the vote highlighting political differences on reproductive care ahead of the upcoming election.
Justice Clarence Thomas took more trips paid for by donor Harlan Crow, Senate panel reveals
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin says his committee has uncovered at least three additional trips given to Justice Clarence Thomas by Dallas GOP megadonor Harlan Crow.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin says his committee has uncovered at least three additional trips given to Justice Clarence Thomas by Dallas GOP megadonor Harlan Crow.
Trump has 'sort of a pretty good idea' of VP pick; may announce during RNC
"During the convention," Trump said Thursday when asked about the announcement. "There were some good people and, we have some very good people."
"During the convention," Trump said Thursday when asked about the announcement. "There were some good people and, we have some very good people."
Battleground: June 10, 2024
Battleground News is the source for 2024 election news as it pertains to the seven swing states and their 93 electoral votes.
Battleground News is the source for 2024 election news as it pertains to the seven swing states and their 93 electoral votes.
Dallas woman testifies about leaving Texas for medically-necessary abortion
"This baby isn’t going to make it to birth. I can't help you. You need to leave the state,” Lauren Miller recalled her doctor saying.
"This baby isn’t going to make it to birth. I can't help you. You need to leave the state,” Lauren Miller recalled her doctor saying.
Abortion pill case: Supreme Court rejects limits to mifepristone access
In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a push to restrict access to mifepristone, a medication used for abortions.
In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a push to restrict access to mifepristone, a medication used for abortions.
Congressional Baseball Game descends into chaos after protesters storm field
Several arrests were made at the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity Wednesday night after people in attendance who appeared to be protesters of climate change stormed the field at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
Several arrests were made at the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity Wednesday night after people in attendance who appeared to be protesters of climate change stormed the field at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
Alito agrees U.S. should return to 'place of godliness' in secret recording, filmmaker claims
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito questioned the possibility of left-right compromise and agreed that the U.S. should return "to a place of godliness" in a secretly recorded conversation posted by filmmaker Lauren Windsor.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito questioned the possibility of left-right compromise and agreed that the U.S. should return "to a place of godliness" in a secretly recorded conversation posted by filmmaker Lauren Windsor.
From Adams to Biden: Presidential families and their scandals
Hunter Biden may be the first child of a sitting president to be convicted of a crime, but he's far from the only presidential relative to spark scandal.
Hunter Biden may be the first child of a sitting president to be convicted of a crime, but he's far from the only presidential relative to spark scandal.
Hunter Biden found guilty in gun trial
Hunter Biden has been convicted of all three felony charges in his federal gun trial in Delaware.
Hunter Biden has been convicted of all three felony charges in his federal gun trial in Delaware.
Trump completes pre-sentencing interview after less than 30 minutes of questioning
Former President Donald Trump was scheduled for a pre-sentencing interview with a probation officer Monday after his hush money trial conviction last month, according to sources.
Former President Donald Trump was scheduled for a pre-sentencing interview with a probation officer Monday after his hush money trial conviction last month, according to sources.
‘Battleground’ debuts: Here’s how to watch
‘Battleground,’ a new show taking a local-first approach to covering the swing states in this year’s presidential election, debuts this week.
‘Battleground,’ a new show taking a local-first approach to covering the swing states in this year’s presidential election, debuts this week.
Texas Battle for U.S. Senate - Cruz vs. Allred on border security & Gaza
Three and half years deep into his Presidency and 154 days from the November election, Joe Biden issued "get tough" executive orders aimed at better securing the Southern border. It is an issue central to the race for U.S. Senate in the Lone Star State.
Three and half years deep into his Presidency and 154 days from the November election, Joe Biden issued "get tough" executive orders aimed at better securing the Southern border. It is an issue central to the race for U.S. Senate in the Lone Star State.
Ted Cruz, Colin Allred on the border, Israel
Senator Ted Cruz and his challenger Colin Allred talk about some key issues for Texans in this November's election, including the U.S.-Mexico border and the war between Israel and Hamas.
Senator Ted Cruz and his challenger Colin Allred talk about some key issues for Texans in this November's election, including the U.S.-Mexico border and the war between Israel and Hamas.
Social media post claims Trump juror discussed guilty verdict before it was delivered
The Facebook post says, "My cousin is a juror and says Trump is getting convicted! Thank you folks for all your hard work!!!!"
The Facebook post says, "My cousin is a juror and says Trump is getting convicted! Thank you folks for all your hard work!!!!"
Supreme Court justices disclose how many gifts they received
Justice Clarence Thomas is acknowledging more travel paid for by Republican megadonor Harlan Crow, while several colleagues reported six-figure payments as part of book deals.
Justice Clarence Thomas is acknowledging more travel paid for by Republican megadonor Harlan Crow, while several colleagues reported six-figure payments as part of book deals.