Fans First Act: New bill aims to address flaws in live event ticketing system

“From ensuring fans get refunds for canceled shows to banning speculative ticket sales, this bipartisan legislation will improve the ticketing experience,” said Sen. Amy Klobuchar, one of the sponsors of the new bill.

Hunter Biden indicted on 9 tax-related charges in special counsel probe

Hunter Biden has been indicted on nine tax charges in California as a special counsel investigation into the business dealings of the president’s son intensifies against the backdrop of the looming 2024 election.

Republican debate takeaways: Presidential hopefuls target Nikki Haley more than Trump

With the Iowa caucuses rapidly approaching, a shrinking field of Republican White House hopefuls gathered Wednesday in Alabama for the fourth presidential debate.

Texas House adjourns fourth special session — leaving vouchers, school safety and elections bills unfinished

The latest casualties were Senate Bill 5, which would spend $800 million on school safety measures through 2025, and Senate Bill 6, which would change the timeline of a trial after an election contest is filed by a citizen or group.

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ends 2024 Republican presidential bid

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ended his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination on Monday after a stronger-than-expected showing fueled by a gift card-for-campaign donation gimmick that helped get him on the debate stage.

With GOP priorities unfinished, Texas House plans to wrap fourth special session Tuesday

The decision to end work Tuesday leaves long odds for bills to boost school safety funding and make sure that election challenges don’t delay the implementation of property tax cuts, teacher pension raises and infrastructure spending.

Texas GOP executive committee rejects proposed ban on associating with Nazi sympathizers and Holocaust deniers

Some members of the committee said such a ban, proposed two months after a prominent conservative activist was caught meeting with a famous white supremacist, might be a “slippery slope” or too vague.

George Santos expelled following House vote; just the 6th member ousted in chamber's history

The House has voted to expel Republican Rep. George Santos of New York following a critical ethics report on his conduct that included converting campaign donations for his own use, making him just the sixth member in the chamber’s history to be ousted by his colleagues.

Texas Supreme Court hears arguments in abortion law challenge

The state’s abortion laws will be challenged Tuesday before the Texas Supreme Court. Lawyers will be making their cases in a fight that’s been going on for months.

Hunter Biden offers to testify before Congress publicly in response to GOP subpoena

Hunter Biden has offered to testify as Republicans pursue an impeachment inquiry into his father that has failed to uncover evidence directly implicating President Joe Biden in any wrongdoing.

Texas: The Issue Is - Israel-Hamas War
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Texas congressman Michael McCaul, the House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman, sits down with FOX 26's Greg Groogan to discuss the war in Gaza and the FOX Texas Trio discusses the issues at play in the war between Israel and Hamas.

Ohio voters pass abortion protections. But courts to decide when and how they take effect

The amendment approved on Nov. 7 did not repeal existing Ohio laws relating to abortion or reproductive rights. That has prompted some anti-abortion activists to step up pressure on Republican elected officials to extend their efforts to halt, or delay it.

Runoff set for Jan. 30 for Slaton’s Texas House District 2 seat

Republicans Brent Money and Jill Dutton were the top two finishers in this month’s special election in District 2, which includes Hunt, Hopkins, and Van Zandt counties.

Texas State selected to host 2024 Presidential Debate

Texas State is now the first university in Texas to host a presidential debate, as well as the only Texas university to graduate a U.S. president.