Texas Sen. John Cornyn announces run for GOP leadership position

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell announced on Wednesday that he is leaving the leadership post in November.

Who will replace Mitch McConnell as the Senate's top Republican?

Who might replace Mitch McConnell? Though no senator has announced their intention to run, there have been some vying for the job behind the scenes, according to the AP.

Bill aiming to protect IVF treatment in US blocked by Senate Republicans

Senate Republicans rejected a bill introduced by by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., who used IVF treatments to have her two children after struggling with years of infertility.

Supreme Court will hear arguments in Trump's appeal against Jan. 6 criminal charges

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments in Donald Trump’s appeal of a lower court decision rejecting his claim of "absolute immunity" that would allow him to avoid facing criminal charges. 

Supreme Court split on federal bump stock ban challenged by Texas gun store owner

The Trump administration banned bump stocks after the deadly mass shooting in Las Vegas, but the ban was put on hold. This comes down to whether the justices believe the accessory makes a weapon a machine gun. Those supporting bump stocks say there is still a manual action taken by the shooter.

Mitch McConnell to resign as Senate Republican leader in November

Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November.

Michigan primary 2024 takeaways: Trump-Biden win edging closer to a rematch

Biden and Trump easily won their Michigan primaries on Tuesday. However, both candidates have cause for concern in their bid for the White House.

Texas: The Issue Is - Sen. Cornyn on Ukraine
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Texas Senator John Cornyn talks about the ongoing war in Ukraine and what the United States role in the conflict.

Newsom launches abortion ad accusing conservatives of holding women hostage

Gov. Gavin Newsom accuses conservative leaders of holding women hostage by imposing travel bans and preventing women from seeking reproductive care out of state.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott reacts to Alabama court's IVF ruling

Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas needs to address the uncertainty that comes from the recent legal ruling on frozen embryos in Alabama.

RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel to resign after losing Trump's backing

RNC chair Ronna McDaniel said she’s leaving the GOP’s national leadership after Donald Trump announced his preference for someone else in the role.

Russia-Ukraine war: Sen. Cornyn says US should not back down

Texas Sen. John Cornyn says the US should not back down in supporting and protecting Ukraine against Russia.

Trump wins South Carolina, beating Haley in her home state

Trump has now swept every contest that counted for Republican delegates, adding to previous wins in Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Democrats blast high-end life insurance plans as tax dodging schemes for rich

In the report, authored by Chair Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Democrats argued that these insurance policies exist only to promote “ultra-high net worth clients,” and act as a tax break for them in order to avoid paying billions.

Haley says US will have 'female president' — either herself or Kamala Harris

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley says that there is going to be a female president soon — either herself or Vice President Kamala Harris.

Alabama Supreme Court ruling: Frozen embryos, IVF future explained

Frozen embryos created during fertility treatments can be considered children under Alabama state law, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Friday.

Alabama hospital halts IVF following state ruling saying frozen embryos are children

The University of Alabama at Birmingham health system said in a statement Wednesday that it must evaluate whether its patients or doctors could face criminal charges or punitive damages for undergoing IVF treatments.

2024 Texas primary election: Races to watch

The Texas primary is Tuesday, March 5. There are several races to watch on the state and local level.