Gov. Abbott vetoed article of the budget that funds the state legislature
Texas Governor Greg Abbott carried through with his threat to defund the state legislature.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott carried through with his threat to defund the state legislature.
‘Disgusting’ behavior: Officer injured in Capitol riot claims GOP representative shunned him
Officer Michael Fanone claimed Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-GA, refused to shake his hand during a tense encounter at the Capitol on Wednesday.
Officer Michael Fanone claimed Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-GA, refused to shake his hand during a tense encounter at the Capitol on Wednesday.
US lawmakers worried UFOs could pose threat to national security
During a Capitol Hill briefing on June 16, U.S. lawmakers said UFOs could potentially pose a threat to the nation’s security, the New York Post reported.
During a Capitol Hill briefing on June 16, U.S. lawmakers said UFOs could potentially pose a threat to the nation’s security, the New York Post reported.
House votes to repeal 2002 military force authorization in Iraq
The repeal legislation was passed overwhelmingly by a vote of 268-161. Forty-nine Republicans voted for the bill. Only one Democrat, Rep. Elaine Luria of Virginia, voted against it.
The repeal legislation was passed overwhelmingly by a vote of 268-161. Forty-nine Republicans voted for the bill. Only one Democrat, Rep. Elaine Luria of Virginia, voted against it.
21 in House GOP vote against awarding congressional medals to Capitol Police at riot
Twenty-one House Republicans voted against a bill that would award congressional medals of honor to Capitol Police and Metropolitan Police to thank them for their service during the deadly Jan. 6 riot.
Twenty-one House Republicans voted against a bill that would award congressional medals of honor to Capitol Police and Metropolitan Police to thank them for their service during the deadly Jan. 6 riot.
Texans can carry handguns without a license or training starting Sept. 1
Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and other Republicans who were initially noncommittal about the bill were under immense political pressure this session from conservatives and gun rights advocates, who have long lobbied the Texas Legislature for permitless carry.
Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and other Republicans who were initially noncommittal about the bill were under immense political pressure this session from conservatives and gun rights advocates, who have long lobbied the Texas Legislature for permitless carry.
Biden-Putin summit: Leaders set 'consultations' on updating nuclear pact
President Joe Biden and Russia's Vladimir Putin met Wednesday in Geneva for a highly-anticipated summit, wrapping up more quickly than expected.
President Joe Biden and Russia's Vladimir Putin met Wednesday in Geneva for a highly-anticipated summit, wrapping up more quickly than expected.
VP Kamala Harris meets with Texas legislators to discuss voting
The meeting follows the May walkout by Texas House of Representatives Democrats on the last day of the Texas legislative session which prevented the passage of Senate Bill 7.
The meeting follows the May walkout by Texas House of Representatives Democrats on the last day of the Texas legislative session which prevented the passage of Senate Bill 7.
Texas Democrats meet with U.S. House Dems in D.C. after staged walkout over election legislation
Democrats from the Texas House are meeting with their federal counterparts in Washington, D.C. this week to discuss election legislation. The legislators walked out of the Texas Capitol late in the legislative session to prevent a new election bill from passing.
Democrats from the Texas House are meeting with their federal counterparts in Washington, D.C. this week to discuss election legislation. The legislators walked out of the Texas Capitol late in the legislative session to prevent a new election bill from passing.
Biden arrives in Geneva for Putin meeting after bid to rally US allies
President Joe Biden arrived in Geneva for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. It comes after days of sessions with U.S. democratic allies.
President Joe Biden arrived in Geneva for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. It comes after days of sessions with U.S. democratic allies.
Emails show Trump pressured DOJ over 2020 election results
The emails, released Tuesday by the House Oversight Committee, reveal in new detail how Trump, his White House chief of staff and other allies pressured members of the U.S. government to challenge the 2020 election over false claims.
The emails, released Tuesday by the House Oversight Committee, reveal in new detail how Trump, his White House chief of staff and other allies pressured members of the U.S. government to challenge the 2020 election over false claims.
2021 NATO summit: World leaders declare China a global security challenge
NATO leaders on Monday declared China a constant security challenge and said the Chinese are working to undermine global order.
NATO leaders on Monday declared China a constant security challenge and said the Chinese are working to undermine global order.
Biden meets with Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle
President Joe Biden and the first lady met with Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle Sunday after the G-7 summit.
President Joe Biden and the first lady met with Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle Sunday after the G-7 summit.
G-7 leaders pledge 1B COVID-19 vaccines to countries
Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Sunday pledged more than 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses to poorer nation.
Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Sunday pledged more than 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses to poorer nation.
G-7 Summit: Biden wants fellow leaders to call out, compete with China
China is not a G-7 member, but it was a top priority for President Biden on the second day of this year's summit.
China is not a G-7 member, but it was a top priority for President Biden on the second day of this year's summit.
Biden’s election rebounded America’s global image, Pew research shows
A new study from the Pew Research Center shows the world has a more favorable view of the U.S. as President Joe Biden settles into the White House.
A new study from the Pew Research Center shows the world has a more favorable view of the U.S. as President Joe Biden settles into the White House.
Tarrant County warns of suspicious mailer asking people for voter registration info
Tarrant County officials say residents have been getting mailers encouraging them to put personal information on a website to verify their vote. But the county says it didn’t authorize the site and is not sure how that information is being used.
Tarrant County officials say residents have been getting mailers encouraging them to put personal information on a website to verify their vote. But the county says it didn’t authorize the site and is not sure how that information is being used.
Critics question legality, politics of Abbott’s call to build Texas border wall
Much of the criticism on Friday was whether the state can even build a wall and the political posturing by Abbott ahead of a re-election bid in 2022 and a potential presidential run in 2024.
Much of the criticism on Friday was whether the state can even build a wall and the political posturing by Abbott ahead of a re-election bid in 2022 and a potential presidential run in 2024.
Garland slams ‘disinformation’-based election audits in voting rights speech
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland slammed “disinformation”-based election audits that he says threaten the integrity of the nation’s democracy in a policy speech Friday.
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland slammed “disinformation”-based election audits that he says threaten the integrity of the nation’s democracy in a policy speech Friday.
DOJ to probe department's seizure of Democrats' data during Trump era
The Justice Department is investigating department actions during the Trump administration after revelations that the DOJ seized phone data from House Democrats in 2018.
The Justice Department is investigating department actions during the Trump administration after revelations that the DOJ seized phone data from House Democrats in 2018.