Abortion 'trigger law' goes into effect in Texas on Thursday
The law, passed by the state legislature in 2021, makes all abortions performed in the state a felony, except in cases where the mother's life is in danger.
The law, passed by the state legislature in 2021, makes all abortions performed in the state a felony, except in cases where the mother's life is in danger.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden unveils plan to cancel $10K in student debt
Biden unveiled a plan to provide $10,000 of federal student loan debt relief for borrowers who earn under $125,000 annually, and more for those with the greatest financial need.
Biden unveiled a plan to provide $10,000 of federal student loan debt relief for borrowers who earn under $125,000 annually, and more for those with the greatest financial need.
Biden to make long-awaited student loan debt announcement on Wednesday, reports say
President Joe Biden on Wednesday is set to announce his long-delayed move to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for many Americans and extend a pause on payments to January, according to three people familiar with the plan.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday is set to announce his long-delayed move to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for many Americans and extend a pause on payments to January, according to three people familiar with the plan.
Joe Biden expected to announce $10,000 student loan forgiveness program Wednesday: report
President Biden's expected student loan forgiveness will cost American taxpayers an estimated $300 billion
President Biden's expected student loan forgiveness will cost American taxpayers an estimated $300 billion
Kansas voters uphold abortion rights in recount
The vote drew broad attention because it was the first state referendum on abortion since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.
The vote drew broad attention because it was the first state referendum on abortion since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.
Pence says he didn't leave office with classified material
The disclosure — which would typically be unremarkable for a former vice president — is notable given that FBI agents seized classified and top secret information from his former boss's Florida estate on Aug. 8.
The disclosure — which would typically be unremarkable for a former vice president — is notable given that FBI agents seized classified and top secret information from his former boss's Florida estate on Aug. 8.
Immigration reform protests held by citizens separated from undocumented spouses
H.R. 2920, also known as the American Families United Act, would allow judges to issue citizenship to spouses without criminal records.
H.R. 2920, also known as the American Families United Act, would allow judges to issue citizenship to spouses without criminal records.
Immigration reform protests held by citizens separated from undocumented spouses
H.R. 2920 would allow judges to issue citizenship to spouses without criminal records.
H.R. 2920 would allow judges to issue citizenship to spouses without criminal records.
County leaders divided over adding polling location at Dallas County jail
With the midterm election less than three months away, there's talk in Dallas County about adding a new polling location in the county jail. County commissioners are divided on the issue, but the ultimate decision is with the sheriff.
With the midterm election less than three months away, there's talk in Dallas County about adding a new polling location in the county jail. County commissioners are divided on the issue, but the ultimate decision is with the sheriff.
Supreme Court rulings protecting same-sex relationships could face challenge
Justice Clarence Thomas said that the Supreme Court should reconsider rulings that legalized same-sex marriage and protected same-sex relationships and contraception in his concurring opinion in favor of Mississippi in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health. This decision overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion ruling which legalized abortion nationwide.
Justice Clarence Thomas said that the Supreme Court should reconsider rulings that legalized same-sex marriage and protected same-sex relationships and contraception in his concurring opinion in favor of Mississippi in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health. This decision overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion ruling which legalized abortion nationwide.
Rep. Liz Cheney defeated in Wyoming GOP primary
Liz Cheney's political future beyond Capitol Hill could include a 2024 presidential run, potentially putting her on another collision course with Trump.
Liz Cheney's political future beyond Capitol Hill could include a 2024 presidential run, potentially putting her on another collision course with Trump.
What's in the Inflation Reduction Act? Health care, climate change goals become law
President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.
President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.
Inflation Reduction Act: Biden signs massive climate and health care bill
President Joe Biden is preparing to sign Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill, which includes the most substantial federal investment in history to fight climate change.
President Joe Biden is preparing to sign Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill, which includes the most substantial federal investment in history to fight climate change.
Conservative grassroots group drops gas prices to $2.38 at Dallas gas station
Stunned drivers patiently waited until it was their turn to pull up to a pump at Fuel City, where regular gas was selling for $2.38 a gallon during the lunch hour. The event was put on by a grassroots group to shine a light on inflation, highlighting what they say is the culprit: Washington's bad policies.
Stunned drivers patiently waited until it was their turn to pull up to a pump at Fuel City, where regular gas was selling for $2.38 a gallon during the lunch hour. The event was put on by a grassroots group to shine a light on inflation, highlighting what they say is the culprit: Washington's bad policies.
The Right Stuff, a dating app for conservatives, launches this fall
The site was founded by three former Trump aides who hope to help you find your Mr. or Mrs. “Right” — a conservative, right-leaning partner, that is.
The site was founded by three former Trump aides who hope to help you find your Mr. or Mrs. “Right” — a conservative, right-leaning partner, that is.
Timeline of events leading up to FBI search of Trump's home
The FBI search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate sent reverberations across the country, even before court papers were unsealed Friday.
The FBI search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate sent reverberations across the country, even before court papers were unsealed Friday.
Justice Department files motion to unseal Mar-a-Lago search warrant
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday spoke publicly for the first time about this week's FBI search of former president Donald Trump’s Florida estate, explaining that he's asked the judge to unseal details of the search warrant.
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday spoke publicly for the first time about this week's FBI search of former president Donald Trump’s Florida estate, explaining that he's asked the judge to unseal details of the search warrant.
Dallas City Council approves ordinance limiting resources to investigate abortions
The city council’s move won’t make abortion legal in Dallas, but it does aim to keep it a low priority for law enforcement when the state’s trigger law banning abortions goes into effect.
The city council’s move won’t make abortion legal in Dallas, but it does aim to keep it a low priority for law enforcement when the state’s trigger law banning abortions goes into effect.
'Make my day': Gov. Abbott hits back at NYC mayor over threat to bus New Yorkers to Texas
“I kind of feel like Clint Eastwood. Go ahead, Mayor. Make my day,” said Abbott on Fox News Wednesday morning.
“I kind of feel like Clint Eastwood. Go ahead, Mayor. Make my day,” said Abbott on Fox News Wednesday morning.
Gov. Abbott hits back at NYC mayor over threat to bus New Yorkers to Texas
Gov. Abbott and NYC mayor Eric Adams have gone back and forth since Texas began busing migrants from the Texas-Mexico border to the Big Apple.
Gov. Abbott and NYC mayor Eric Adams have gone back and forth since Texas began busing migrants from the Texas-Mexico border to the Big Apple.