Biden tax returns: President and wife earned $607,336 in 2020, paid 25.9% in taxes
Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, earned $607,336 last year while he was running for president.
Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, earned $607,336 last year while he was running for president.
Gov. Cuomo set to earn $5 million from pandemic leadership book
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was paid a $3.1 million advance to write his COVID-19 leadership book, "American Crisis," last year as the pandemic gripped the world. He will earn another $2 million over the next two years.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was paid a $3.1 million advance to write his COVID-19 leadership book, "American Crisis," last year as the pandemic gripped the world. He will earn another $2 million over the next two years.
60% of Americans set to have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, Biden says
President Joe Biden announced that the United States will share an additional 20 million vaccine doses with the world in the next six weeks.
President Joe Biden announced that the United States will share an additional 20 million vaccine doses with the world in the next six weeks.
Texas Legislature passes 1st bill in response to February's winter storm, but experts hoping for more
The first major bill in response to February’s widespread power outages from the winter storm is headed to the governor's desk.
The first major bill in response to February’s widespread power outages from the winter storm is headed to the governor's desk.
Gaetz associate Joel Greenberg pleads guilty, agrees to cooperate in federal investigation
Joel Greenberg, a key figure in the federal investigation of Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, pleaded guilty to criminal charges on Friday, including sex trafficking of a minor.
Joel Greenberg, a key figure in the federal investigation of Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, pleaded guilty to criminal charges on Friday, including sex trafficking of a minor.
Texas Legislature approves bill to ban residential wholesale electricity plans
The bill, headed to Gov. Abbott's desk, would not allow residential or small-business electricity customers in Texas to sign up for electricity plans where wholesale prices for power are passed to customers.
The bill, headed to Gov. Abbott's desk, would not allow residential or small-business electricity customers in Texas to sign up for electricity plans where wholesale prices for power are passed to customers.
'Bo's Law' passes Texas House, heads to Senate for consideration
If it becomes law it would make it a crime for police officers to turn off dash or body cameras during an investigation.
If it becomes law it would make it a crime for police officers to turn off dash or body cameras during an investigation.
House Republicans choose Rep. Elise Stefanik as new conference chair, replacing Liz Cheney
Shortly after Cheney was removed, Rep. Elise Stefanik published a letter penned to House Republicans explaining why she wanted to be the next No. 3 Republican in the House.
Shortly after Cheney was removed, Rep. Elise Stefanik published a letter penned to House Republicans explaining why she wanted to be the next No. 3 Republican in the House.
Bonton Bill, which wipes out petty fines for former Texas inmates, heading to Gov. Abbott's desk
A bill that wipes out petty fines for former inmates passed both chambers and is ready to be signed into state law.
A bill that wipes out petty fines for former inmates passed both chambers and is ready to be signed into state law.
Biden administration to repeal Trump-era rule aimed at curbing EPA’s power
The previous rule under the Trump administration was known as the Benefit-Cost Rule. EPA argues it essentially limited the strength the agency had on future Clean Air Act regulations and air pollution controls.
The previous rule under the Trump administration was known as the Benefit-Cost Rule. EPA argues it essentially limited the strength the agency had on future Clean Air Act regulations and air pollution controls.
Bill that would ban abortion at 6 weeks heads to Gov. Abbott's desk to become Texas law
Senate Bill 8, a Republican priority measure, is similar to “heartbeat bills” passed in other states that have been mostly stopped by the courts.
Senate Bill 8, a Republican priority measure, is similar to “heartbeat bills” passed in other states that have been mostly stopped by the courts.
HB 1399, which would impact transgender children, unlikely to pass through Texas House
A bill set for a vote in the Texas House, which could impact transgender children, may not pass the chamber before a deadline set for Thursday.
A bill set for a vote in the Texas House, which could impact transgender children, may not pass the chamber before a deadline set for Thursday.
Special election runoff to succeed late U.S. Rep. Ron Wright set for July 27
The runoff features two Republicans: Ron Wright's widow, Susan Wright, and state Rep. Jake Ellzey of Waxahachie.
The runoff features two Republicans: Ron Wright's widow, Susan Wright, and state Rep. Jake Ellzey of Waxahachie.
Garland, Mayorkas testify on 'elevated threat' of domestic violent extremism
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said their agencies are dedicating more resources to the growing threat of domestic violent extremism in America.
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said their agencies are dedicating more resources to the growing threat of domestic violent extremism in America.
House Republicans oust Liz Cheney from leadership
Liz Cheney is no longer the Chair of the House Republican Conference, nor is she the third highest-ranking House Republican after falling out of favor with her Republican colleagues with her public criticism of former President Donald Trump.
Liz Cheney is no longer the Chair of the House Republican Conference, nor is she the third highest-ranking House Republican after falling out of favor with her Republican colleagues with her public criticism of former President Donald Trump.
‘We must speak the truth’: Rep. Liz Cheney rebukes Trump, GOP from House floor
Rep. Liz Cheney gave a defiant speech on the House floor ahead of an expected vote to oust her from her No. 3 House GOP role.
Rep. Liz Cheney gave a defiant speech on the House floor ahead of an expected vote to oust her from her No. 3 House GOP role.
Texas House bill would restrict teaching critical race theory in schools
Republicans support the bill, saying it keeps students from engaging in divisive topics. Democrats call it whitewashing and an attack on free speech.
Republicans support the bill, saying it keeps students from engaging in divisive topics. Democrats call it whitewashing and an attack on free speech.
Texas governor’s emergency powers during pandemics would be curbed under bill advanced in House
HB 3 as advanced would give lawmakers more oversight of the Texas governor’s emergency powers during a pandemic and specifically carves out future pandemics from how the state responds to other disasters, such as hurricanes.
HB 3 as advanced would give lawmakers more oversight of the Texas governor’s emergency powers during a pandemic and specifically carves out future pandemics from how the state responds to other disasters, such as hurricanes.
Biden's approval rating hits 63%, bolstered by pandemic response, new poll finds
In the fourth month of his presidency, Biden's overall approval rating sits at 63%. When it comes to the new Democratic president's handling of the pandemic, 71% of Americans approve, including 47% of Republicans.
In the fourth month of his presidency, Biden's overall approval rating sits at 63%. When it comes to the new Democratic president's handling of the pandemic, 71% of Americans approve, including 47% of Republicans.
Don Huffines running for governor of Texas
Former State Sen. Don Huffines said he wants to rid the Austin swamp of elites, enforce voting laws and put Texas on a path to eliminating property taxes.
Former State Sen. Don Huffines said he wants to rid the Austin swamp of elites, enforce voting laws and put Texas on a path to eliminating property taxes.