Texas GOP’s strict voting bill on the verge of final vote
The Texas Legislature was on the verge Sunday of signing off on some of the most restrictive voting measures in the U.S., putting the GOP on the brink of a major victory in their nationwide effort to tighten voting access following the 2020 election.
The Texas Legislature was on the verge Sunday of signing off on some of the most restrictive voting measures in the U.S., putting the GOP on the brink of a major victory in their nationwide effort to tighten voting access following the 2020 election.
Critical race theory bill could now be headed to Gov. Abbott's desk after Senate revives it
A controversial bill that would limit how teachers can discuss racism and current events in the classroom was just one step from the governor's desk, and then it looked like the bill wouldn't pass at all, but the Texas Senate amended its changes to try and get it back on track.
A controversial bill that would limit how teachers can discuss racism and current events in the classroom was just one step from the governor's desk, and then it looked like the bill wouldn't pass at all, but the Texas Senate amended its changes to try and get it back on track.
Senate GOP blocks bipartisan commission to investigate deadly Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Senate Republicans on Friday blocked a House-passed bill to create a bipartisan commission to study the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The Senate vote was 54-35 — short of the 60 votes needed to consider the bill.
Senate Republicans on Friday blocked a House-passed bill to create a bipartisan commission to study the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The Senate vote was 54-35 — short of the 60 votes needed to consider the bill.
Abbott asserts himself, reminds Texas GOP leaders only he calls special sessions
“Not only am I the only one that gets to call a special session, I get to decide when and I get to decide what will be in that special session," Gov. Greg Abbott said on Thursday.
“Not only am I the only one that gets to call a special session, I get to decide when and I get to decide what will be in that special session," Gov. Greg Abbott said on Thursday.
Ex-House Speaker Paul Ryan says GOP 'at a crossroads,' calls for party members to reject Trump
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan is weighing in on the fight for the Republican Party’s future and he's urging conservatives to reject Donald Trump and “second-rate imitations.”
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan is weighing in on the fight for the Republican Party’s future and he's urging conservatives to reject Donald Trump and “second-rate imitations.”
‘America is coming back’: Biden makes case for economic investment during speech in Cleveland
Biden reiterated his determination to invest in the trillion American Jobs Plan and trillion American Families Plan.
Biden reiterated his determination to invest in the trillion American Jobs Plan and trillion American Families Plan.
GOP offers $928B infrastructure proposal, funded with COVID-19 aid
Republicans have rejected Biden’s proposed corporate tax increase to pay for new investments, and instead want to shift unspent COVID-19 relief dollars to help cover the costs.
Republicans have rejected Biden’s proposed corporate tax increase to pay for new investments, and instead want to shift unspent COVID-19 relief dollars to help cover the costs.
GOP expected to use filibuster to block Jan. 6 commission bill in Senate
Should the bill fail in the Senate, it will likely reignite the debate on the fate of the filibuster.
Should the bill fail in the Senate, it will likely reignite the debate on the fate of the filibuster.
Bill aimed at ending street racing and stunting passes Texas Senate
It’s not an understatement to say street racing and stunt driving is a growing problem in North Texas. Now, those involved have something to lose if they are caught – their cars.
It’s not an understatement to say street racing and stunt driving is a growing problem in North Texas. Now, those involved have something to lose if they are caught – their cars.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls for special legislative session to revive priority bills
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasted the House on the Senate floor for not passing three conservative-led bills, blaming the chamber for taking time off during the session.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasted the House on the Senate floor for not passing three conservative-led bills, blaming the chamber for taking time off during the session.
Karine Jean-Pierre makes history as first openly gay woman to deliver White House press briefing
Karine Jean-Pierre is also only the second Black woman in history to take on the role of principal deputy press secretary.
Karine Jean-Pierre is also only the second Black woman in history to take on the role of principal deputy press secretary.
Former US Senator John Warner of Virginia dies at 94
Former Sen. John W. Warner of Virginia, a former Navy secretary and one of the Senate's most influential military experts, has died at 94.
Former Sen. John W. Warner of Virginia, a former Navy secretary and one of the Senate's most influential military experts, has died at 94.
Transgender sports bill among those that died in the Texas House at midnight
The lieutenant governor wants a special session after time ran out for some of his priority bills. One of them would limit how transgender students play school sports.
The lieutenant governor wants a special session after time ran out for some of his priority bills. One of them would limit how transgender students play school sports.
Minimal progress on police reform efforts as Texas Legislature nears end
As the final days tick away for the biannual Texas legislative session, progress is limited on police reform efforts proposed in the wake of George Floyd's death.
As the final days tick away for the biannual Texas legislative session, progress is limited on police reform efforts proposed in the wake of George Floyd's death.
George Floyd’s family meets with Biden, lawmakers on anniversary of his death
The family of George Floyd met privately with President Joe Biden and several lawmakers in Washington, D.C. Tuesday amid the push to pass a policing bill in his name.
The family of George Floyd met privately with President Joe Biden and several lawmakers in Washington, D.C. Tuesday amid the push to pass a policing bill in his name.
Biden to meet Putin face-to-face for Geneva summit in June
President Joe Biden will hold a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 16 in Geneva, a face-to-face meeting that comes amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Russia.
President Joe Biden will hold a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 16 in Geneva, a face-to-face meeting that comes amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Russia.
Voters to decide between Peoples, Parker in Fort Worth mayoral race
Early voting in the runoff election for Fort Worth mayor is underway. Both candidates talked to FOX 4 about where they stand on the issues.
Early voting in the runoff election for Fort Worth mayor is underway. Both candidates talked to FOX 4 about where they stand on the issues.
'Bo's Law' aimed at increasing police accountability heads to Gov. Abbott's desk
A bill named after the man murdered in his Dallas apartment by a former police officer is heading to the governor’s desk. Bo's Law increases police accountability but didn't make any changes to the Castle Doctrine.
A bill named after the man murdered in his Dallas apartment by a former police officer is heading to the governor’s desk. Bo's Law increases police accountability but didn't make any changes to the Castle Doctrine.
Texas lawmakers push forward bills to limit ‘defunding’ police departments
Two bills are very close to getting Gov. Greg Abbott's signature that would take aim at the calls to defund police during last year’s protests.
Two bills are very close to getting Gov. Greg Abbott's signature that would take aim at the calls to defund police during last year’s protests.
Texas permitless carry bill headed to governor's desk to be signed into law
Texans over 21 will soon be able to legally carry a handgun without a license.
Texans over 21 will soon be able to legally carry a handgun without a license.