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.

G-7 Summit: Biden, world leaders pledge 1B donated COVID-19 vaccines

The Group of Seven, which includes the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Canada, Italy and Japan, will meet from Friday to Sunday in the southwest of England.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick will seek re-election

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick will seek a third term. The Republican has said it would be his last if he wins.

Jill Biden, Kate Middleton meet at UK preschool ahead of G-7 Summit

First lady Jill Biden and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, met for the first time on Friday during President Biden's first trip abroad since taking office.

Senators eye infrastructure deal with $579 billion in new spending

A bipartisan group of senators is eyeing an infrastructure deal with $579 billion in new spending as part of a $1 trillion package

Biden, Johnson meet for 1st time to reaffirm ties, manage differences

President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson met Thursday to reaffirm ties between the countries amid their own political differences.

Mark Cuban calls Trump's social media bans 'the right thing to do'

Mark Cuban said social media companies banning former President Donald Trump’s accounts was the “right thing to do” because he was using them to do something bad.

Biden delivers remarks to troops ahead of G-7 summit

President Joe Biden is making his first overseas as president to repair relationships with European allies and meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Beto O'Rourke speaks out against GOP-backed Texas voting bill

Former Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke said those who care about democracy should stand up against what he calls “voter suppression.”

AP: State bar investigating Texas attorney general Ken Paxton over 2020 election challenge

The complainant argues Ken Paxton's efforts to dismiss other states' 2020 election results was a wasteful embarrassment for which the attorney general should lose his law license.

Bill to boost semiconductor production passed by Senate

The Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill Tuesday that aims to boost U.S. semiconductor production and the development of artificial intelligence and other technology in the face of growing international competition, most notably from China.

In Mexico, Vice President Harris defends against criticism over not visiting southern border

The vice president says she is on a fact-finding mission to figure out the root causes that are driving thousands of migrants to the U.S-Mexico border. She defended her decision not to visit the border, which Republicans and many Democrats want her to do.

Longtime Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley will not seek re-election

Fighting back tears, the Tarrant County judge revealed on Tuesday that his tenure on the commissioner’s court will end after 26 years. His announcement likely means there will be a mad scramble of ambitious politicians ahead of next year's election.

Senate report details failures around Jan. 6 attack at US Capitol

A Senate investigation of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has uncovered broad government, military and law enforcement missteps before the violent attack, including a breakdown within multiple intelligence agencies and a lack of training and preparation for Capitol Police officers who were quickly overwhelmed by the rioters.

Texas governor signs law prohibiting businesses from requiring vaccine passports

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a law that prohibits any business operating in Texas from requiring vaccine passports or any vaccine information.

Kamala Harris to Guatemalan migrants weighing trek to US: 'Do not come'

Vice President Kamala Harris has offered an optimistic outlook for improved cooperation with Guatemala on addressing the spike in migration to the U.S.

Election overhaul bill: Manchin to break from Democrats and vote against

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin is defying his party and the White House and virtually guaranteeing the failure of the legislation after a near party-line approval in the House.

Mattie Parker wins over Deborah Peoples in Fort Worth mayor race

Mattie Parker has declared victory over Deborah Peoples in Saturday’s runoff election to decide who will replace longtime Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price.

2 incumbents win re-election to Dallas City Council seats, while 3rd loses race

There were six Dallas City Council seats decided in Saturday’s runoff election, three of which involved incumbents. Two of those incumbents won re-election, while the third lost his race.