Texas governor asks lawmakers to revise ankle monitor system following North Texas murders
The governor is calling for changes to the state’s ankle monitor system because of two murder cases in North Texas involving parolees.
The governor is calling for changes to the state’s ankle monitor system because of two murder cases in North Texas involving parolees.
Biden intends to make his first visit to US-Mexico border
The Biden administration has yet to lay out any systemic changes to manage an expected surge of migrants should the restrictions end.
The Biden administration has yet to lay out any systemic changes to manage an expected surge of migrants should the restrictions end.
House adjourns after Kevin McCarthy loses 6th speaker vote
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker is continuing. Kevin McCarthy is determined to win over enough fellow Republicans, but he failed again on Thursday.
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker is continuing. Kevin McCarthy is determined to win over enough fellow Republicans, but he failed again on Thursday.
FDA expands availability of abortion pills
The change could expand access at both brick-and-mortar stores and online pharmacies.
The change could expand access at both brick-and-mortar stores and online pharmacies.
Kevin McCarthy fails in marathon votes to secure speakership, House adjourns
A new generation of Trump-aligned Republicans is leading the opposition to Kevin McCarthy, saying he isn't conservative enough or tough enough to battle Democrats.
A new generation of Trump-aligned Republicans is leading the opposition to Kevin McCarthy, saying he isn't conservative enough or tough enough to battle Democrats.
Lawmakers likely to focus on border, schools & surplus for 88th Texas Legislature
The 88th Texas Legislature reconvenes in just one week and already state lawmakers have filed hundreds of bills. A budget surplus, border spending, school security, and sexually explicit library books are among the top priorities for lawmakers.
The 88th Texas Legislature reconvenes in just one week and already state lawmakers have filed hundreds of bills. A budget surplus, border spending, school security, and sexually explicit library books are among the top priorities for lawmakers.
2024 contest comes into view with hurdles for Republicans and Democrats
For Democrats, much depends on Joe Biden and whether the president will follow through on his plan to seek reelection. Republicans face contentious leadership battles inside their new House majority and at the Republican National Committee.
For Democrats, much depends on Joe Biden and whether the president will follow through on his plan to seek reelection. Republicans face contentious leadership battles inside their new House majority and at the Republican National Committee.
Biden pardons six people convicted of murder, drug, alcohol crimes
The pardons by the president come months after he pardoned thousands of people for federal pot convictions.
The pardons by the president come months after he pardoned thousands of people for federal pot convictions.
Secure 2.0: How the new spending bill could affect your retirement
The retirement savings measure labeled Secure 2.0 would reset how people enroll in retirement plans. Here's how it works.
The retirement savings measure labeled Secure 2.0 would reset how people enroll in retirement plans. Here's how it works.
Kari Lake loses 2022 election lawsuit against Katie Hobbs
During a two-day trial, Kari lake presented her case for why election results in Arizona's gubernatorial race should be overturned.
During a two-day trial, Kari lake presented her case for why election results in Arizona's gubernatorial race should be overturned.
House passes $1.7 trillion spending bill with Ukraine aid
The bill runs for 4,155 pages, not including amendments the Senate added.
The bill runs for 4,155 pages, not including amendments the Senate added.
Transcripts reveal link between Trump, Nevada fake electors
The planning was extensive, the transcripts show, and began as early as four days before the election, when state party officials began discussing whether Nevada’s Republican secretary of state would sign off on the alternate slate of electors.
The planning was extensive, the transcripts show, and began as early as four days before the election, when state party officials began discussing whether Nevada’s Republican secretary of state would sign off on the alternate slate of electors.
Biden administration asks Supreme Court to delay end of Title 42
The Biden administration is asking the Supreme Court to end asylum restrictions, but requested a delay until at least after Christmas.
The Biden administration is asking the Supreme Court to end asylum restrictions, but requested a delay until at least after Christmas.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to visit Capitol Hill on Wednesday: Fox News
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be on Capitol Hill on Wednesday night for a Joint Meeting of Congress, according to Fox News.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be on Capitol Hill on Wednesday night for a Joint Meeting of Congress, according to Fox News.
Texas elections secure despite COVID-related 'irregularities' in 2020, audit finds
Four Texas counties were evaluated in a 359-page audit released by Secretary of State John Scott on Monday, two weeks before he steps down as chief election official.
Four Texas counties were evaluated in a 359-page audit released by Secretary of State John Scott on Monday, two weeks before he steps down as chief election official.
Mike Pence says DOJ shouldn't bring charges against Trump after Jan. 6 hearings conclude
The January 6 Committee referred Trump to the DOJ for criminal prosecution.
The January 6 Committee referred Trump to the DOJ for criminal prosecution.
Jan. 6 panel refers Trump, associates for criminal prosecution
The Jan. 6 panel voted unanimously to adopt its final report and refer Donald Trump and his associates for criminal prosecution.
The Jan. 6 panel voted unanimously to adopt its final report and refer Donald Trump and his associates for criminal prosecution.
Bipartisan marijuana banking bill in peril amid year-end scramble in Congress
Known as the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, the bill seeks to allow legal, legitimate marijuana businesses to access financial services by creating a safe harbor for banks and credit unions.
Known as the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, the bill seeks to allow legal, legitimate marijuana businesses to access financial services by creating a safe harbor for banks and credit unions.
Congressional hearing held to find solutions for gun violence in wake of Uvalde school shooting
This was a hearing geared at finding bipartisan solutions, but those who lost someone witnessed more partisan disagreement.
This was a hearing geared at finding bipartisan solutions, but those who lost someone witnessed more partisan disagreement.
Concerns raised about number of border crossings in Texas as Title 42 set to end next week
The latest migrant surge at the Texas-Mexico border is overwhelming resources in El Paso just days before a pandemic policy that turned away migrants is set to end.
The latest migrant surge at the Texas-Mexico border is overwhelming resources in El Paso just days before a pandemic policy that turned away migrants is set to end.