Trump files class-action lawsuits against Facebook, Twitter and Google
Donald Trump announced Wednesday he was serving as lead plaintiff in the class-action suits, claiming he has been wrongfully censored by the companies.
Donald Trump announced Wednesday he was serving as lead plaintiff in the class-action suits, claiming he has been wrongfully censored by the companies.
Texas State Senator Jane Nelson announces she will not seek re-election in 2022
Long-time State Senator Jane Nelson, of Flower Mound, will not run for re-election in 2022.
Long-time State Senator Jane Nelson, of Flower Mound, will not run for re-election in 2022.
Allen West will challenge Texas Gov. Abbott in GOP primary
Republican Allen West said that he will run for governor of Texas in a bid to again seize on restless anger from the right.
Republican Allen West said that he will run for governor of Texas in a bid to again seize on restless anger from the right.
SCOTUS declines case of florist who refused same-sex wedding job
The Supreme Court on Friday left in place a decision that a florist broke Washington state's anti-discrimination laws when she refused to provide services for a same-sex wedding.
The Supreme Court on Friday left in place a decision that a florist broke Washington state's anti-discrimination laws when she refused to provide services for a same-sex wedding.
After SCOTUS upholds Arizona voting rules, voting bill likely to top Texas' special session agenda
Governor Greg Abbott hasn’t announced the agenda of the special session yet, but a Supreme Court ruling over voting laws in Arizona may provide an even bigger reason to revisit a failed voting bill.
Governor Greg Abbott hasn’t announced the agenda of the special session yet, but a Supreme Court ruling over voting laws in Arizona may provide an even bigger reason to revisit a failed voting bill.
House votes to form new committee to investigate Capitol riot
Lawmakers approved a special committee on Wednesday to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
Lawmakers approved a special committee on Wednesday to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
House votes to remove Confederate, pro-slavery statues from US Capitol
The House has approved a bill to remove Confederate statues from the U.S. Capitol.
The House has approved a bill to remove Confederate statues from the U.S. Capitol.
Child advocacy groups closely watching agenda for upcoming Texas special session
Child advocacy groups say they made some headway on childcare and healthcare for families during the 2021 legislative session. Now, they’re looking ahead to the special session and beyond with a lot of unknowns.
Child advocacy groups say they made some headway on childcare and healthcare for families during the 2021 legislative session. Now, they’re looking ahead to the special session and beyond with a lot of unknowns.
Dallas State Rep. John Turner won't seek reelection to Texas House
Turner has represented House District 114 since 2019 after he flipped the previously GOP-held seat during the 2018 elections.
Turner has represented House District 114 since 2019 after he flipped the previously GOP-held seat during the 2018 elections.
Police, Trump supporters sued over Texas highway incident
Videos shared on social media show a group of cars and pickup trucks riding alongside the campaign bus as it traveled from San Antonio to Austin.
Videos shared on social media show a group of cars and pickup trucks riding alongside the campaign bus as it traveled from San Antonio to Austin.
Democrats sue Texas governor over vetoing pay after walkout
Going straight to the Texas Supreme Court, Democrats called the veto an unconstitutional power grab.
Going straight to the Texas Supreme Court, Democrats called the veto an unconstitutional power grab.
Department of Justice files lawsuit over Georgia's new election law
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Georgia over its new voting law.
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Georgia over its new voting law.
Pence says he's 'proud' of role certifying 2020 election results
Former Vice President Mike Pence defended his role in certifying the 2020 election results and said he is “proud” of his own actions on Jan. 6.
Former Vice President Mike Pence defended his role in certifying the 2020 election results and said he is “proud” of his own actions on Jan. 6.
Bipartisan group of senators, White House reach deal on infrastructure plan
President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of senators have “struck a deal” on a $953 billion infrastructure plan.
President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of senators have “struck a deal” on a $953 billion infrastructure plan.
Quinnipiac University poll shows Texans split on Abbott reelection
According to the poll, voters in Texas are split on Governor Greg Abbott, who is up for reelection next year. 46% say he deserves to be reelected while 48% say he does not.
According to the poll, voters in Texas are split on Governor Greg Abbott, who is up for reelection next year. 46% say he deserves to be reelected while 48% say he does not.
Pelosi creates panel to investigate attack on US Capitol
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made it official Thursday that she is creating a special committee to investigate the attack on the Capitol, saying it is "imperative that we seek the truth.”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made it official Thursday that she is creating a special committee to investigate the attack on the Capitol, saying it is "imperative that we seek the truth.”
Harris to make 1st visit to US-Mexico border Friday
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make her first visit to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office.
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make her first visit to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office.
DOJ to target gun trafficking in Biden's push against violent crimes
President Joe Biden is expected to announce a partnership between federal law enforcement and local police to help combat a rising tide of violent crime.
President Joe Biden is expected to announce a partnership between federal law enforcement and local police to help combat a rising tide of violent crime.
For the People Act: Voting rights bill fails to advance in Senate
Democratic senators didn’t obtain enough votes Tuesday to take up debate on a bill that addressed voting rights for Americans.
Democratic senators didn’t obtain enough votes Tuesday to take up debate on a bill that addressed voting rights for Americans.
2021 Texas Legislature special session to start July 8
Gov. Greg Abbott said the special session will begin July 8, with the topics to be announced at a later date.
Gov. Greg Abbott said the special session will begin July 8, with the topics to be announced at a later date.