House approves bill to take aim at gasoline 'price gouging'
A bill backed by House Democrats would give President Joe Biden authority to declare an energy emergency and ban excessive or exploitative fuel prices.
A bill backed by House Democrats would give President Joe Biden authority to declare an energy emergency and ban excessive or exploitative fuel prices.
Oklahoma abortion ban: Legislature approves nation's most restrictive abortion law
Another Oklahoma bill set to take effect this summer would make it a felony to perform an abortion, with no exceptions for rape or incest.
Another Oklahoma bill set to take effect this summer would make it a felony to perform an abortion, with no exceptions for rape or incest.
George W. Bush makes unfortunate Iraq gaffe when condemning Putin's Ukraine invasion
Bush laughed off the Iraq-Ukraine flub, referencing his age
Bush laughed off the Iraq-Ukraine flub, referencing his age
Elon Musk says he'll be voting Republican in upcoming election, possibly for first time
Musk said he has previously 'voted overwhelmingly for Democrats.'
Musk said he has previously 'voted overwhelmingly for Democrats.'
Rep. Madison Cawthorn loses primary battle after series of controversies
Rep. Madison Cawthorn was a rising star in the Republican party until he was involved in scandals. Cawthorn claimed he was invited to orgies where people snorted cocaine. He also was caught twice with guns at the airport.
Rep. Madison Cawthorn was a rising star in the Republican party until he was involved in scandals. Cawthorn claimed he was invited to orgies where people snorted cocaine. He also was caught twice with guns at the airport.
Former President Bush aims to restore faith in U.S. elections
Former President George W. Bush will lead an effort to restore the public’s faith in the vote and election process.
Former President George W. Bush will lead an effort to restore the public’s faith in the vote and election process.
Midterm election 2022 results: All eyes are on these 5 state primaries
Here’s what to look for in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon as the results come in.
Here’s what to look for in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon as the results come in.
Ken Paxton, George P. Bush to face off in primary runoffs for attorney general
There are big statewide races on the ballot for next Tuesday’s runoff, but we aren't seeing as much of a campaign ad blitz as early voting started Monday. The race with the biggest spotlight is the Republican primary runoff for Texas attorney general.
There are big statewide races on the ballot for next Tuesday’s runoff, but we aren't seeing as much of a campaign ad blitz as early voting started Monday. The race with the biggest spotlight is the Republican primary runoff for Texas attorney general.
Texas primary runoff election: Early voting now underway
Early voting in Texas primary runoff election is now underway. Take a look at the statewide races on the ballot.
Early voting in Texas primary runoff election is now underway. Take a look at the statewide races on the ballot.
'Bans off our Bodies': Abortion rights supporters rally across the U.S.
Tens of thousands of people are expected at more than 380 "Bans off our Bodies" abortion rights marches from Maine to Hawaii.
Tens of thousands of people are expected at more than 380 "Bans off our Bodies" abortion rights marches from Maine to Hawaii.
Texas abortion rights advocates hold 'Bans off our Bodies' rally at State Capitol
The rally at the steps of the Texas Capitol are just one of more than 380 events set across the nation to protest the pending decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
The rally at the steps of the Texas Capitol are just one of more than 380 events set across the nation to protest the pending decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Louisiana abortion bill: No more murder charges for women, lawmakers say
The controversial bill would have made women who end their pregnancies subject to criminal homicide prosecutions.
The controversial bill would have made women who end their pregnancies subject to criminal homicide prosecutions.
Supreme Court justices meet for 1st time since leak of draft Roe v. Wade ruling
The court offered no word on what was discussed in the gathering in the justices' private, wood-paneled conference room, other than to indicate at least one decision will be announced Monday.
The court offered no word on what was discussed in the gathering in the justices' private, wood-paneled conference room, other than to indicate at least one decision will be announced Monday.
Senate abortion bill: Democrats' effort to secure Roe v. Wade fails vote
The Senate has failed to pass a vote in an effort toward enshrining Roe v. Wade abortion access into federal law.
The Senate has failed to pass a vote in an effort toward enshrining Roe v. Wade abortion access into federal law.
Dan Patrick wants to force legal showdown with feds over right to protect Texas border
The lieutenant governor said the ongoing busing of migrants to D.C. and the enhanced inspection of trucks coming over the southern border into Texas last month, which clogged checkpoints for days and delayed deliveries, are efforts to get the federal government to sue Texas. “I want to force a showdown with the federal government."
The lieutenant governor said the ongoing busing of migrants to D.C. and the enhanced inspection of trucks coming over the southern border into Texas last month, which clogged checkpoints for days and delayed deliveries, are efforts to get the federal government to sue Texas. “I want to force a showdown with the federal government."
Crystal Mason’s contentious illegal voting conviction must be reconsidered, criminal appeals court says
Crystal Mason was given a five-year prison sentence for casting a provisional ballot in Tarrant County in the 2016 while on probation for a federal conviction. On Wednesday, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruled in her favor based on the argument that she did not know she was ineligible to vote.
Crystal Mason was given a five-year prison sentence for casting a provisional ballot in Tarrant County in the 2016 while on probation for a federal conviction. On Wednesday, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruled in her favor based on the argument that she did not know she was ineligible to vote.
Denton pro-life pregnancy center vandalized week after Roe v. Wade leak
Denton police are looking for the vandal who targeted a Catholic pro-life pregnancy resource center. Over the weekend, someone spraypainted "forced birth is murder" and "not a clinic" on the building.
Denton police are looking for the vandal who targeted a Catholic pro-life pregnancy resource center. Over the weekend, someone spraypainted "forced birth is murder" and "not a clinic" on the building.
Tesla pledges to cover travel costs for workers seeking out-of-state abortions
The company said Friday in its 2021 “Impact Report” that it expanded its Safety Net program and health insurance offerings last year to include “travel and lodging support for those who may need to seek health care services that are unavailable in their home state.”
The company said Friday in its 2021 “Impact Report” that it expanded its Safety Net program and health insurance offerings last year to include “travel and lodging support for those who may need to seek health care services that are unavailable in their home state.”
Idaho Lt. Gov. push to eliminate incest, rape exceptions to abortion law
McGeachin on Monday demanded that Republican Gov. Brad Little call a special legislative session
McGeachin on Monday demanded that Republican Gov. Brad Little call a special legislative session
Texas GOP says if Roe falls, they’ll focus on adoptions and preventing women from seeking abortions elsewhere
State leaders say expanding a social safety net for children and prosecuting abortion funders are among their priorities. “We’ll continue to do our best to make abortion not just outlawed, but unthinkable,” said state Rep. Briscoe Cain.
State leaders say expanding a social safety net for children and prosecuting abortion funders are among their priorities. “We’ll continue to do our best to make abortion not just outlawed, but unthinkable,” said state Rep. Briscoe Cain.