9 migrant buses arrive in NYC; mayor says he's considering legal action against Texas
New York City’s mayor is looking at what legal action he can take against Texas to force Gov. Greg Abbott to notify him when migrant buses are on the way. He said the city is overwhelmed.
New York City’s mayor is looking at what legal action he can take against Texas to force Gov. Greg Abbott to notify him when migrant buses are on the way. He said the city is overwhelmed.
Texas’ child welfare agency blocked from investigating many more parents of trans teens
Friday’s injunction applies to all members of PFLAG, an LGBTQ advocacy group with more than 600 members in Texas.
Friday’s injunction applies to all members of PFLAG, an LGBTQ advocacy group with more than 600 members in Texas.
Texas buses have transported more than 11,000 migrants to sanctuary cities
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's office says more than 11,000 migrants have been transported to cities run by Democratic mayors since April. The move has earned harsh criticism from Democrats.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's office says more than 11,000 migrants have been transported to cities run by Democratic mayors since April. The move has earned harsh criticism from Democrats.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signs bill into law banning abortions
The law has exemptions for medical emergencies and for rape and incest victims until eight weeks of pregnancy for adults and 14 weeks for children.
The law has exemptions for medical emergencies and for rape and incest victims until eight weeks of pregnancy for adults and 14 weeks for children.
Republican governors stepping up efforts to bus migrants to Democratic cities
This week, dozens of asylum seekers were dropped off in a wealthy vacation spot in Massachusetts and near Vice President Kamala Harris’ home in D.C.
This week, dozens of asylum seekers were dropped off in a wealthy vacation spot in Massachusetts and near Vice President Kamala Harris’ home in D.C.
Abbott accused O'Rourke of wanting to defund the police; O'Rourke says claims are false
The two candidates for Texas governor address the issue of funding for police departments while at campaign stops Wednesday. Gov. Greg Abbott called Beto O'Rourke's approach to defund the police extraordinarily dangerous. O'Rourke accused the governor of using scare tactics.
The two candidates for Texas governor address the issue of funding for police departments while at campaign stops Wednesday. Gov. Greg Abbott called Beto O'Rourke's approach to defund the police extraordinarily dangerous. O'Rourke accused the governor of using scare tactics.
Biden approval rating rises significantly ahead of midterms, poll finds
The economy continues to be a weak spot for President Biden, with only 38% of Americans approving of his economic leadership as the nation continues dealing with high inflation.
The economy continues to be a weak spot for President Biden, with only 38% of Americans approving of his economic leadership as the nation continues dealing with high inflation.
State by state: Abortion laws across the U.S.
With Roe vs. Wade overturned, abortion bans are taking effect in roughly half the states. Here is an overview of abortion access and the expected impact of the court's decision in every state.
With Roe vs. Wade overturned, abortion bans are taking effect in roughly half the states. Here is an overview of abortion access and the expected impact of the court's decision in every state.
Most Texans support busing migrants, think state hasn't done enough to stop mass shootings, poll says
A new University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll shows how Texans feel about a number of hot button issues heading into this November's election.
A new University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll shows how Texans feel about a number of hot button issues heading into this November's election.
Texas governor poll: Abbott leads O'Rourke in governor's race
A new poll of registered Texas voters shows Gov. Greg Abbott leading Democrat Beto O'Rourke by 5 percentage points in this year's Governor race.
A new poll of registered Texas voters shows Gov. Greg Abbott leading Democrat Beto O'Rourke by 5 percentage points in this year's Governor race.
Graham unveils plan for nationwide abortion ban after 15 weeks
Republican party leaders did not immediately embrace the bill, which would prohibit the procedure after 15 weeks of pregnancy with rare exceptions, and has almost no chance of becoming law in the Democratic-held Congress.
Republican party leaders did not immediately embrace the bill, which would prohibit the procedure after 15 weeks of pregnancy with rare exceptions, and has almost no chance of becoming law in the Democratic-held Congress.
Kenneth Starr, Clinton whitewater prosecutor and former federal judge, dies at 76
Starr died Tuesday at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston of complications from surgery.
Starr died Tuesday at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston of complications from surgery.
Collin County seeing notable decline in mail-in ballot requests ahead of midterm elections
The deadline to register to vote in Texas is soon. And while some North Texas counties have not seen a huge spike in new voters, Collin County is seeing a noticeable decline in mail-in ballot requests.
The deadline to register to vote in Texas is soon. And while some North Texas counties have not seen a huge spike in new voters, Collin County is seeing a noticeable decline in mail-in ballot requests.
Texas: The Issue Is.... State senator makes urgent call for crime control
The longtime chairman of the Senate Criminal Justice Committee is calling for a bi-partisan sense of urgency to restore crumbling public safety across the Lone Star State.
The longtime chairman of the Senate Criminal Justice Committee is calling for a bi-partisan sense of urgency to restore crumbling public safety across the Lone Star State.
Trump documents probe: US appeals special master ruling
The Justice Department said Thursday that it was appealing a judge's decision granting the appointment of an independent arbiter to review records seized by the FBI from former President Donald Trump's Florida home.
The Justice Department said Thursday that it was appealing a judge's decision granting the appointment of an independent arbiter to review records seized by the FBI from former President Donald Trump's Florida home.
Poll: Gov. Greg Abbott leads Beto O'Rourke in survey of likely voters
A new survey shows that Gov. Greg Abbott holds a 7-point lead over Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke in this November's race for governor.
A new survey shows that Gov. Greg Abbott holds a 7-point lead over Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke in this November's race for governor.
Obamas return to White House for portrait unveiling ceremony
Barack and Michelle Obama returned to the White House for the first time since 2017, and Wednesday's portrait unveiling revives a tradition last celebrated 10 years ago.
Barack and Michelle Obama returned to the White House for the first time since 2017, and Wednesday's portrait unveiling revives a tradition last celebrated 10 years ago.
Collin County constable featured on leaked list of Oath Keepers members, report says
Collin County constable Joe Wright was named as a member of the far-right extremist group that's accused of playing a key role in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, according to a report released Wednesday.
Collin County constable Joe Wright was named as a member of the far-right extremist group that's accused of playing a key role in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, according to a report released Wednesday.
New Mexico commissioner, Cowboys for Trump cofounder banned from holding public office for role in Jan. 6 riot
A New Mexico state district court judge has disqualified county commissioner and Cowboys for Trump cofounder Couy Griffin from holding public office.
A New Mexico state district court judge has disqualified county commissioner and Cowboys for Trump cofounder Couy Griffin from holding public office.
Judge orders appointment of special master to review documents seized from Mar-a-Lago
In a victory for Donald Trump, the judge handed down the ruling on Monday.
In a victory for Donald Trump, the judge handed down the ruling on Monday.