Can you run for president from prison? Yes, it’s been done before

We’re not saying the former president is going to prison, or even that he’s guilty. But somehow, the possibility of Donald Trump running for president in prison isn’t entirely unprecedented.

Bank records raise questions about home remodel in Texas Attorney General Paxton’s impeachment

A bank statement that Paxton’s defense team showed to a packed room of journalists Wednesday, to try to disprove the bribery allegations against him, has brought to light details that raise new questions about the attorney general’s relationship with the wealthy donor.

With Texas House adjourned, Senate takes bigger swing at border enforcement and human smuggling

Rather than accept the House legislation as is, senators passed their own — more expansive — proposals for border security. But unless the House convenes again, the bills can’t go to the governor’s desk.

Ron DeSantis to hold fundraisers in North Texas today

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is set to stop in Dallas and Fort Worth Thursday as he continues a three-day Texas fundraising trip.

Texas AG Ken Paxton's attorneys prepare for legal battle in impeachment trial

Two weeks after Paxton was impeached, his legal team led by Tony Buzbee held a theatrical and politically charged press conference to refute the claims that Paxton took bribes and abused his power.

Mike Pence launches 2024 presidential bid with Trump critiques over Jan. 6, abortion

Pence opened his presidential bid with an unusually forceful critique of Trump over Jan. 6, saying, “Anyone who puts themselves over the Constitution should never be president of the United States."

Texas Senate convenes for special session’s second week

The Texas Senate will be back at work Tuesday but it’s not clear if members will pass one of Gov. Greg Abbott’s top priorities in this special session.

Gov. Chris Sununu says he won't run for president in 2024

“I will not seek the Republican nomination for president in 2024," Sununu tweeted. “The stakes are too high for a crowded field to hand the nomination to a candidate who earns just 35 percent of the vote, and I will help to ensure this does not happen."

Biden signs debt ceiling bill, dodging default deadline

The debt ceiling bill averted the potential of an unprecedented government default that would have rocked the U.S. and global economies.

FBI offers to show top lawmakers document related to Biden, his family

At issue is an internal FBI document agents use for unverified tips and information they receive from confidential human sources.

Gov. Abbott admits it may take more than one special session to pass property tax relief

When Gov. Abbott called lawmakers back to Austin, he wanted them to pass a bill on property tax relief. On Friday, the governor acknowledged that an agreement may be tough to come by.