Debt ceiling deal: Biden celebrates bipartisanship, 'crisis averted' in Oval Office address
He's ready to sign on Saturday a budget agreement that suspends the nation's debt ceiling and eliminates the potential for a first-ever government default that would have sent shock waves through the U.S. and global economies.
He's ready to sign on Saturday a budget agreement that suspends the nation's debt ceiling and eliminates the potential for a first-ever government default that would have sent shock waves through the U.S. and global economies.
Facing youth prison crisis, Texas lawmakers opt to build new facilities and funnel more kids to adult system
For more than a decade, Texas has been trying to slim down its youth prison system, which has been plagued by years of abuse scandals. This Legislature is reversing that course.
For more than a decade, Texas has been trying to slim down its youth prison system, which has been plagued by years of abuse scandals. This Legislature is reversing that course.
DOJ says it won't charge Pence over handling of classified documents
The Department of Justice has informed former Vice President Mike Pence’s legal team that it won't pursue criminal charges related to the discovery of classified documents at his Indiana home.
The Department of Justice has informed former Vice President Mike Pence’s legal team that it won't pursue criminal charges related to the discovery of classified documents at his Indiana home.
Debt ceiling: Senate gives final approval to deal, sending it to Biden
Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate has given final approval to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package.
Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate has given final approval to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package.
Ken Paxton Impeachment: Why the fight isn't finished yet
The Texas Legislature already made one historic move with its impeachment of Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton. Another one is coming.
The Texas Legislature already made one historic move with its impeachment of Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton. Another one is coming.
Prosecutors: Evidence against Ken Paxton is '10-times worse' than we know
“The people of the State of Texas are entitled to know whether their top cop is a crook," said Dick DeGuerin, one of two veteran lawyers who will prosecute the impeachment case.
“The people of the State of Texas are entitled to know whether their top cop is a crook," said Dick DeGuerin, one of two veteran lawyers who will prosecute the impeachment case.
Cars registered in Texas after 2025 won't need to pass a safety inspection, but owners will still pay the fee
Cars in some of Texas’ larger counties will still be required to have their emission output checked.
Cars in some of Texas’ larger counties will still be required to have their emission output checked.
Debt ceiling deal includes new work requirements for SNAP: How they work
The bipartisan debt ceiling deal struck by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy would modify the work requirements for food stamps and welfare.
The bipartisan debt ceiling deal struck by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy would modify the work requirements for food stamps and welfare.
Debt ceiling: House OKs bill to avoid default, sends Biden-McCarthy deal to Senate
The House has approved the debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending it to the Senate. President Joe Biden negotiated the deal with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avert a U.S. default crisis.
The House has approved the debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending it to the Senate. President Joe Biden negotiated the deal with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avert a U.S. default crisis.
Former Vice President Pence expected to launch White House campaign next week, joining Trump in 2024 race
The field of Republican presidential contenders continues to grow, with former Vice President Mike Pence joining former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and others, in the 2024 White House race
The field of Republican presidential contenders continues to grow, with former Vice President Mike Pence joining former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and others, in the 2024 White House race
Texas governor appoints John Scott as interim attorney general after Paxton impeached
Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday appointed John Scott to temporarily serve as Texas’ attorney general after the House of Representatives voted to impeach Ken Paxton, a Republican, over allegations of misconduct and crimes.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday appointed John Scott to temporarily serve as Texas’ attorney general after the House of Representatives voted to impeach Ken Paxton, a Republican, over allegations of misconduct and crimes.
Special Session: Texas House adjourns after passing property tax bill
The Texas House adjourned after quickly passing a property tax bill. That essentially means the Texas Senate – led by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick – must accept the bill as-is, or Gov. Greg Abbott will have to call another special session.
The Texas House adjourned after quickly passing a property tax bill. That essentially means the Texas Senate – led by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick – must accept the bill as-is, or Gov. Greg Abbott will have to call another special session.
Debt ceiling: Bill on its way to House floor after clearing key hurdle
Under fire from conservatives, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is hunting for votes from fellow Republicans for the debt ceiling deal.
Under fire from conservatives, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is hunting for votes from fellow Republicans for the debt ceiling deal.
Special session underway as Texas' 'Big Three' look to find common ground
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick called out fellow Republican Dade Phelan on Tuesday, saying the Texas House is "dysfunctional."
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick called out fellow Republican Dade Phelan on Tuesday, saying the Texas House is "dysfunctional."
Juror and spouse: Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton could vote in trial on husband’s impeachment
One of the 20 articles of impeachment brought against Ken Paxton includes a bribery charge related to an extramarital affair with an aide to a state senator.
One of the 20 articles of impeachment brought against Ken Paxton includes a bribery charge related to an extramarital affair with an aide to a state senator.
Special election to replace expelled Royse City Rep. Bryan Slaton in Texas House set for Nov. 7
At least five candidates have already announced their intention to run in the solidly Republican North Texas district.
At least five candidates have already announced their intention to run in the solidly Republican North Texas district.
Gov. Abbott announces immediate special session to cut property taxes, crackdown on human smuggling
"More must be done for the people of Texas," Abbott said. "Many critical items remain that must be passed. Several special sessions will be required. To ensure that each priority receives the time and attention it deserves to pass into law, only a few will be added each session."
"More must be done for the people of Texas," Abbott said. "Many critical items remain that must be passed. Several special sessions will be required. To ensure that each priority receives the time and attention it deserves to pass into law, only a few will be added each session."
Texas: The Issue Is - Gun Legislation (Part 2)
Will Texas pass gun laws that polling shows the public overwhelmingly supports? The Texas trio discusses gun safety legislation and how both sides can come together.
Will Texas pass gun laws that polling shows the public overwhelmingly supports? The Texas trio discusses gun safety legislation and how both sides can come together.
Texas: The Issue Is - Gun Legislation (Part 1)
One year after the shooting in Uvalde and just weeks after a deadly mass shooting in Allen, Texas legislators are wrapping up their session. What has been done about guns and will there be any additional laws in the future? State Rep. Chris Turner (D-Grand Prairie) talks about what he calls common sense gun reform that could happen in the state.
One year after the shooting in Uvalde and just weeks after a deadly mass shooting in Allen, Texas legislators are wrapping up their session. What has been done about guns and will there be any additional laws in the future? State Rep. Chris Turner (D-Grand Prairie) talks about what he calls common sense gun reform that could happen in the state.
Gov. Abbott says he'll call multiple special sessions to address property taxes, school funding and more
Gov. Greg Abbott said he has a long list of bills he will be signing into law. But there are several critical measures the lawmakers still need to address
Gov. Greg Abbott said he has a long list of bills he will be signing into law. But there are several critical measures the lawmakers still need to address