North Texas mayors team up to lobby for key issues in Texas Legislature
Texas mayors from different political affiliations joined forces in a united voice to lobby the state Legislature on a Zoom call Friday. Some of the mayors also voiced additional concerns.
Texas mayors from different political affiliations joined forces in a united voice to lobby the state Legislature on a Zoom call Friday. Some of the mayors also voiced additional concerns.
New rule could give House lawmakers a tax-free $34,000 pay bump
The rule would allow House members to be reimbursed for living expenses, food and travel while working in Washington, D.C.
The rule would allow House members to be reimbursed for living expenses, food and travel while working in Washington, D.C.
Classified documents found at Biden's home; Garland appoints special counsel
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday appointed a special counsel to investigate the presence of documents with classified markings found at President Joe Biden’s home in Wilmington, Delaware, and at an office in Washington.
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday appointed a special counsel to investigate the presence of documents with classified markings found at President Joe Biden’s home in Wilmington, Delaware, and at an office in Washington.
Effort to ban Democratic chairs fails in Texas House, but rule passes to penalize future quorum-breakers
State lawmakers approved a new rule that punishes lawmakers who break quorum. It's in response to the last legislative session when most House Democrats went to Washington D.C. in protest of Republican-backed voting restrictions.
State lawmakers approved a new rule that punishes lawmakers who break quorum. It's in response to the last legislative session when most House Democrats went to Washington D.C. in protest of Republican-backed voting restrictions.
Biden's legal team find more classified documents in 2nd location, AP source says
President Joe Biden’s legal team has discovered additional documents containing classification markings.
President Joe Biden’s legal team has discovered additional documents containing classification markings.
Texas universities propose two-year tuition freeze in exchange for nearly additional state funding
As Texas lawmakers consider what to do with an unprecedented $32.7 billion state surplus, leaders of the state’s six largest public university systems are pitching that nearly $1 billion be allocated toward higher education. If lawmakers agree, these university chancellors pledge to hold tuition flat for all undergraduate students for the next two academic years.
As Texas lawmakers consider what to do with an unprecedented $32.7 billion state surplus, leaders of the state’s six largest public university systems are pitching that nearly $1 billion be allocated toward higher education. If lawmakers agree, these university chancellors pledge to hold tuition flat for all undergraduate students for the next two academic years.
House GOP push anti-abortion measures after gaining majority
Republicans approved two abortion measures Wednesday, making clear they want to go further after the Supreme Court overruled the federal right to an abortion last year.
Republicans approved two abortion measures Wednesday, making clear they want to go further after the Supreme Court overruled the federal right to an abortion last year.
A Texas Republican has started the process to impeach the secretary of Homeland Security over border security
Pat Fallon, R-Sherman, filed articles of impeachment late Monday, delayed a week because of the contentious majority vote for the U.S. House speaker.
Pat Fallon, R-Sherman, filed articles of impeachment late Monday, delayed a week because of the contentious majority vote for the U.S. House speaker.
Texas Legislature 101: Understanding the state government and how it passes laws
Here’s a rundown of how a bill becomes a law, how the Texas Legislature works and the power players who keep things moving under the Pink Dome.
Here’s a rundown of how a bill becomes a law, how the Texas Legislature works and the power players who keep things moving under the Pink Dome.
Gas stove ban 'on the table' for federal agency: reports
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission is considering a ban on gas stoves because of harmful pollutants that can cause respiratory problems and other health issues.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission is considering a ban on gas stoves because of harmful pollutants that can cause respiratory problems and other health issues.
88th Texas Legislature: Lawmakers working with record budget surplus
The Texas Legislature reconvened Tuesday with a record amount of revenue for the budget and a record surplus on top of that.
The Texas Legislature reconvened Tuesday with a record amount of revenue for the budget and a record surplus on top of that.
Biden administration proposes 'student loan safety net' alongside debt forgiveness
If finalized, the proposal would give a major overhaul to income-driven repayment plans, resulting in lower monthly payments, an easier path to forgiveness, and more.
If finalized, the proposal would give a major overhaul to income-driven repayment plans, resulting in lower monthly payments, an easier path to forgiveness, and more.
DOJ reviewing potentially classified documents found at Biden center
The Justice Department is reviewing a batch of potentially classified documents found in the Washington office space of President Joe Biden’s former institute.
The Justice Department is reviewing a batch of potentially classified documents found in the Washington office space of President Joe Biden’s former institute.
Brazil cracks down on pro-Bolsonaro rioters, vows to protect democracy
Brazilian authorities say they are looking into who may have been behind the shocking uprising that sent protesters storming into the nation’s halls of power in a riot that had striking similarities to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Brazilian authorities say they are looking into who may have been behind the shocking uprising that sent protesters storming into the nation’s halls of power in a riot that had striking similarities to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
House GOP adopt rules package: Here are some key changes
Lawmakers no longer have to walk through metal detectors before gaining access to the House floor.
Lawmakers no longer have to walk through metal detectors before gaining access to the House floor.
Florida Rep. Byron Donalds reveals committee appointment in exchange for McCarthy House speaker vote
To become speaker, Kevin McCarthy had to make concessions to a small group of hardliners who refused to support him until he yielded to their demands.
To become speaker, Kevin McCarthy had to make concessions to a small group of hardliners who refused to support him until he yielded to their demands.
Brazil uprising: Pro-Bolsonaro protesters storm Congress, high court after election loss
The incidents recalled the Jan. 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol, something many political analysts and the judiciary Bolsonaro have warned about for months.
The incidents recalled the Jan. 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol, something many political analysts and the judiciary Bolsonaro have warned about for months.
Biden visits US-Mexico border as migrant crisis spirals
The president walked a muddy stretch of the border and inspected a busy port of entry, but he did not appear to meet with migrants.
The president walked a muddy stretch of the border and inspected a busy port of entry, but he did not appear to meet with migrants.
McCarthy elected House speaker after 4 days of votes and 15 ballots
Republicans launched a 15th vote in a dramatic turnaround near midnight Friday. Moments earlier McCarthy had failed to win the speakership on a 14th ballot, as tensions boiled over in a chaotic scene on the House floor.
Republicans launched a 15th vote in a dramatic turnaround near midnight Friday. Moments earlier McCarthy had failed to win the speakership on a 14th ballot, as tensions boiled over in a chaotic scene on the House floor.
House adjourns for 3rd day without speaker, GOP clash over McCarthy drags on
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker has held firm through a long, excruciating third day and evening of voting with no conclusion.
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker has held firm through a long, excruciating third day and evening of voting with no conclusion.