Biden’s student loan forgiveness program struck down by Texas federal judge
President Joe Biden’s plan, announced in August, would cancel $10,000 in student loan debt for those making less than $125,000 or households with less than $250,000 in income.
President Joe Biden’s plan, announced in August, would cancel $10,000 in student loan debt for those making less than $125,000 or households with less than $250,000 in income.
Federal judge in Fort Worth strikes down Biden loan-forgiveness plan
A federal judge in Texas blocked President Joe Biden's plan to provide millions of borrowers with up to $20,000 apiece in federal student-loan forgiveness.
A federal judge in Texas blocked President Joe Biden's plan to provide millions of borrowers with up to $20,000 apiece in federal student-loan forgiveness.
Texas voter turnout fell from 2018. It was still higher than other midterms.
In Texas, 45.7% of the 17.7 million registered voters cast ballots in the 2022 midterm election. That’s 7.3 percentage points lower than the state’s total turnout in 2018 but higher than in every other midterm election in the last 20 years.
In Texas, 45.7% of the 17.7 million registered voters cast ballots in the 2022 midterm election. That’s 7.3 percentage points lower than the state’s total turnout in 2018 but higher than in every other midterm election in the last 20 years.
Trump urged to delay 2024 White House bid after GOP's uneven election
Some allies were calling on Trump to delay his planned announcement, saying the full focus needs to be a runoff election in Georgia that could again determine control of the Senate.
Some allies were calling on Trump to delay his planned announcement, saying the full focus needs to be a runoff election in Georgia that could again determine control of the Senate.
Control of the U.S. Senate: What are we waiting for?
The balance of power in the U.S. Senate is less certain after the Democrats' surprisingly strong showing in nearly every state not named Florida. Here's where things stand in the few close states.
The balance of power in the U.S. Senate is less certain after the Democrats' surprisingly strong showing in nearly every state not named Florida. Here's where things stand in the few close states.
Georgia runoff election: Walker-Warnock race for U.S. Senate continues
Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker are heading to a runoff in Georgia's Senate race after neither candidate received 50% of the vote.
Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker are heading to a runoff in Georgia's Senate race after neither candidate received 50% of the vote.
Balance of power: Control of Congress unclear amid Democrats' surprising strength
Democrat John Fetterman flipped a Republican-controlled Senate seat that is key to the party’s hopes of maintaining control of the chamber.
Democrat John Fetterman flipped a Republican-controlled Senate seat that is key to the party’s hopes of maintaining control of the chamber.
2022 Midterm Election Balance of Power: Live, Interactive Results Map
Use the 2022 Midterm Election map to view voting results and find out who won the election in specific states. Check back for the updated totals, including key battleground states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
Use the 2022 Midterm Election map to view voting results and find out who won the election in specific states. Check back for the updated totals, including key battleground states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
Several US states officially ban slavery, but not all
In Louisiana, voters rejected a ballot question that asked whether they supported a constitutional amendment to prohibit the use of involuntary servitude in the criminal justice system.
In Louisiana, voters rejected a ballot question that asked whether they supported a constitutional amendment to prohibit the use of involuntary servitude in the criminal justice system.
Maryland, Missouri legalize marijuana, while 3 other states vote no
The results of Tuesday’s election mean that 21 states have now approved marijuana’s recreational use.
The results of Tuesday’s election mean that 21 states have now approved marijuana’s recreational use.
Beto O'Rourke concession speech: 'I'm in this fight for life'
“This may be one of the last times I get to talk in front of you all,” O'Rourke said facing his crowd of supporters in El Paso.
“This may be one of the last times I get to talk in front of you all,” O'Rourke said facing his crowd of supporters in El Paso.
Lauren Boebert, Colorado GOP representative, in tough reelection bid
The Trump loyalist remains in a tight race for reelection against Democrat Adam Frisch, a former Aspen city councilman who lambastes what he calls Boebert's divisive brand of “angertainment” in Washington.
The Trump loyalist remains in a tight race for reelection against Democrat Adam Frisch, a former Aspen city councilman who lambastes what he calls Boebert's divisive brand of “angertainment” in Washington.
Conservatives point finger at Trump after GOP’s underwhelming election results: 'He's never been weaker'
Many conservatives put the blame on former President Donald Trump for the GOP's underwhelming midterm election results, which saw Trump candidates across the country failing to gain office.
Many conservatives put the blame on former President Donald Trump for the GOP's underwhelming midterm election results, which saw Trump candidates across the country failing to gain office.
Balance of Power in Texas: Republicans retain control of Texas Legislature
Republicans increased their majority in the Texas House and Texas Senate. The party picked up at least one new seat from the last legislative session.
Republicans increased their majority in the Texas House and Texas Senate. The party picked up at least one new seat from the last legislative session.
Voters say 'yes' to protecting abortion rights in Michigan, California, Vermont, Kentucky
The ballot initiatives come months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the constitutional right to abortion it guaranteed to women nationwide.
The ballot initiatives come months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the constitutional right to abortion it guaranteed to women nationwide.
Dallas voters approve $1.5B plan for new convention center, Fair Park renovations
Dallas voters approved Proposition A, which calls for a 2% increase to the city's hotel occupancy tax to help fund a new $4 billion convention center in Downtown Dallas and pay for renovations to historical buildings at Fair Park.
Dallas voters approved Proposition A, which calls for a 2% increase to the city's hotel occupancy tax to help fund a new $4 billion convention center in Downtown Dallas and pay for renovations to historical buildings at Fair Park.
Tarrant County: Republican Tim O’Hare elected as Tarrant County judge, Deborah Peoples concedes
Republican and former Farmers Branch mayor Tim O’Hare defeated Democrat Deborah Peoples in the race for Tarrant County judge.
Republican and former Farmers Branch mayor Tim O’Hare defeated Democrat Deborah Peoples in the race for Tarrant County judge.
Dan Patrick elected to third term as Texas Lieutenant Governor
Texas Lieutenant governor candidates Dan Patrick and Mike Collier are battling for the second-highest executive office in Texas.
Texas Lieutenant governor candidates Dan Patrick and Mike Collier are battling for the second-highest executive office in Texas.
Texas Attorney General: Ken Paxton holds off Rochelle Garza to win third term
Incumbent Republican Ken Paxton is facing challenger Rochelle Garza in his run for reelection. According to the latest polls, Garza is closer than any other Democrat to actually winning a statewide race.
Incumbent Republican Ken Paxton is facing challenger Rochelle Garza in his run for reelection. According to the latest polls, Garza is closer than any other Democrat to actually winning a statewide race.
Denton votes to decriminalize small amounts marijuana
Proposition B would end citations and arrests for misdemeanor possession of marijuana, among other things.
Proposition B would end citations and arrests for misdemeanor possession of marijuana, among other things.