Texas senator wants better mass shooting training for public safety entities
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez wants the Texas Department of Public Safety to create robust mass shooting response training for all public safety entities after the chaotic response to the Uvalde school massacre delayed medical treatment of victims.
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez wants the Texas Department of Public Safety to create robust mass shooting response training for all public safety entities after the chaotic response to the Uvalde school massacre delayed medical treatment of victims.
State of the Union special guests include Tyre Nichols' family, Bono, and more
This year's guests are said to "personify issues or themes to be addressed by the President in his speech."
This year's guests are said to "personify issues or themes to be addressed by the President in his speech."
Dallas mayor Eric Johnson to attend State of the Union
Mayor Johnson was invited as the guest of Republican Rep. Lance Gooden, whose district includes much of eastern Dallas.
Mayor Johnson was invited as the guest of Republican Rep. Lance Gooden, whose district includes much of eastern Dallas.
Federal appeals court rules domestic gun violence gun law unconstitutional after Arlington man's challenge
A federal law prohibiting possession of a firearm for anyone that is under a domestic violence court order has been struck down by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Groups like Genesis Women's Shelter, which fight to get women out of danger and keep them safe, are angry at the appeals court ruling.
A federal law prohibiting possession of a firearm for anyone that is under a domestic violence court order has been struck down by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Groups like Genesis Women's Shelter, which fight to get women out of danger and keep them safe, are angry at the appeals court ruling.
State of the Union 2023: What to watch for during Biden's address
Expect lots of new faces and fresh political dynamics as President Joe Biden delivers this year’s State of the Union address.
Expect lots of new faces and fresh political dynamics as President Joe Biden delivers this year’s State of the Union address.
Billionaire Koch network to oppose Trump in 2024
The Koch network joins a list of prominent Republican donors distancing themselves from former President Donald Trump.
The Koch network joins a list of prominent Republican donors distancing themselves from former President Donald Trump.
Most Democrats don’t want Biden to seek a second term in 2024, poll finds
Many poll respondents suggest President Joe Biden’s age is a liability, with some focusing on his coughing, gaffes, and the possibility that the world's most stressful job would be better for someone younger.
Many poll respondents suggest President Joe Biden’s age is a liability, with some focusing on his coughing, gaffes, and the possibility that the world's most stressful job would be better for someone younger.
Bills filed that would allow Texans to vote on legalizing casinos, sports gambling in November
There is growing bipartisan support toward legalizing gambling in the state of Texas.
There is growing bipartisan support toward legalizing gambling in the state of Texas.
Biden administration approves more than 16 million borrowers for student loan forgiveness
Even though millions have been approved for the president’s student loan forgiveness initiative, the plan remains in legal battle and the Supreme Court is set to take it on in February. This is what you need to know about paying off student loan debt quickly.
Even though millions have been approved for the president’s student loan forgiveness initiative, the plan remains in legal battle and the Supreme Court is set to take it on in February. This is what you need to know about paying off student loan debt quickly.
Lawmakers look to increase penalties for airline disruptions
A holiday travel disruption caused more than two million passengers to have their plans upended and took airlines a week to recover.
A holiday travel disruption caused more than two million passengers to have their plans upended and took airlines a week to recover.
Satanic Temple launches telehealth abortion care in New Mexico, hopes to expand
The Satanic Temple, which doesn’t believe in a literal Satan, has claimed its abortion ritual is exempt from bans because it’s part of religious practice.
The Satanic Temple, which doesn’t believe in a literal Satan, has claimed its abortion ritual is exempt from bans because it’s part of religious practice.
Rep. George Santos says he won't serve on his 2 committees for now
Embattled Rep. George Santos of New York has told his Republican colleagues that he is temporarily stepping down from his 2 congressional committees.
Embattled Rep. George Santos of New York has told his Republican colleagues that he is temporarily stepping down from his 2 congressional committees.
Mike Pence says 'mistakes were made' in handling of classified documents
The discovery made public by the former vice president’s team this week marked the latest in a series of recoveries of sensitive documents from the homes of current and former top U.S. officials.
The discovery made public by the former vice president’s team this week marked the latest in a series of recoveries of sensitive documents from the homes of current and former top U.S. officials.
TikTok ban could get House committee vote in February
Congress banned TikTok from government-issued devices, and almost half of U.S. states have implemented similar actions.
Congress banned TikTok from government-issued devices, and almost half of U.S. states have implemented similar actions.
Senators grill Ticketmaster following Taylor Swift debacle
Senators grilled Ticketmaster Tuesday, questioning whether the company’s dominance in the ticketing industry led to its spectacular breakdown last year during a sale of Taylor Swift concert tickets.
Senators grilled Ticketmaster Tuesday, questioning whether the company’s dominance in the ticketing industry led to its spectacular breakdown last year during a sale of Taylor Swift concert tickets.
Vice President Mike Pence discovered classified documents in Indiana home
Vice President Mike Pence informed Congress Tuesday that he discovered documents bearing classified markings in his Carmel, Indiana, home on Jan. 16 from his time as vice president.
Vice President Mike Pence informed Congress Tuesday that he discovered documents bearing classified markings in his Carmel, Indiana, home on Jan. 16 from his time as vice president.
Ranked-choice voting in Texas? One representative wants to make it a reality
A state representative from Austin is looking to transform the way local elections are held, calling to shift to a growing process called ranked-choice voting.
A state representative from Austin is looking to transform the way local elections are held, calling to shift to a growing process called ranked-choice voting.
'We won't go back': Abortion rights activists rally 50 years after Roe
Sunday is the 50th anniversary of the now-overturned Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that established a federal right to an abortion.
Sunday is the 50th anniversary of the now-overturned Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that established a federal right to an abortion.
FBI searched Biden's home, found more classified documents: lawyer
A lawyer for the president said the search took place Friday.
A lawyer for the president said the search took place Friday.
National sales tax: What’s behind some House Republicans’ proposal
Chatter of a 30% national sales tax being proposed by Republicans has taken over the internet in recent days. Here’s a look at the proposal.
Chatter of a 30% national sales tax being proposed by Republicans has taken over the internet in recent days. Here’s a look at the proposal.