John Lewis Voter Advancement Day event held in Dallas to rally for voting rights
People across the country were rallying for voting rights Saturday, including in Dallas, where people joined up for an event against those who they say are trying to restrict voting access.
People across the country were rallying for voting rights Saturday, including in Dallas, where people joined up for an event against those who they say are trying to restrict voting access.
Texas House passes controversial voting legislation after changes from Democrats
The party line vote happened after Republican lawmakers conceded to several Democratic proposed amendments that softened the language on criminal penalties.
The party line vote happened after Republican lawmakers conceded to several Democratic proposed amendments that softened the language on criminal penalties.
Voter suppression or voter integrity: Texas lawmakers spar over election bill
Texas lawmakers are going late into the evening Thursday sparring over voting legislation. Republicans say it's about election integrity. Democrats call it voter suppression.
Texas lawmakers are going late into the evening Thursday sparring over voting legislation. Republicans say it's about election integrity. Democrats call it voter suppression.
Twitter suspends ‘From the desk of Donald J. Trump’ account
A Twitter account that included press releases and statements by former President Donald Trump has been banned from the social media platform.
A Twitter account that included press releases and statements by former President Donald Trump has been banned from the social media platform.
Biden pushes $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan during Louisiana visit
President Joe Biden visited the reliably Republican state of Louisiana on Thursday, speaking in the hurricane-battered city of Lake Charles while touting his proposed $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan.
President Joe Biden visited the reliably Republican state of Louisiana on Thursday, speaking in the hurricane-battered city of Lake Charles while touting his proposed $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan.
Beto O’Rourke endorses Deborah Peoples in race for Fort Worth mayor
Democrat Beto O’Rourke has thrown his support behind Deborah Peoples in the race for Fort Worth mayor.
Democrat Beto O’Rourke has thrown his support behind Deborah Peoples in the race for Fort Worth mayor.
Abortion ‘heartbeat bill’ clears major hurdle in Texas House
The bill would significantly shorten the window during which a woman can have an abortion.
The bill would significantly shorten the window during which a woman can have an abortion.
Texas Senate votes to move forward with permitless carry bill
The Texas Senate voted to move forward with the permitless carry, or constitutional carry, bill.
The Texas Senate voted to move forward with the permitless carry, or constitutional carry, bill.
Oversight board maintains Trump’s Facebook suspension, but scolds company for indefinite ban
By upholding the suspension, the board has sided with Facebook for just the second time in the last six cases -- but said Facebook must reassess the decision within six months of the panel's decision.
By upholding the suspension, the board has sided with Facebook for just the second time in the last six cases -- but said Facebook must reassess the decision within six months of the panel's decision.
Judge orders DOJ to release memo on Trump obstruction during Russia investigation
A federal judge has ordered the release of a legal memorandum the Trump-era Justice Department prepared for then-Attorney General William Barr before he announced his conclusion that President Donald Trump had not obstructed justice during the Russia investigation.
A federal judge has ordered the release of a legal memorandum the Trump-era Justice Department prepared for then-Attorney General William Barr before he announced his conclusion that President Donald Trump had not obstructed justice during the Russia investigation.
Texas economist warns of consequences if strict voting access legislation becomes law
Texas lawmakers are considering new legislation which would tighten access to voting across the state. Voting rights activists and several large corporations and businesses have condemned the proposals.
Texas lawmakers are considering new legislation which would tighten access to voting across the state. Voting rights activists and several large corporations and businesses have condemned the proposals.
House GOP leader shares concern over Liz Cheney's 'ability to carry out her job' amid barbs with Trump
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is stepping up the pressure on Liz Cheney, describing concerns by rank-and-file Republicans about “her ability to carry out her job” after she traded insults with former President Donald Trump.
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is stepping up the pressure on Liz Cheney, describing concerns by rank-and-file Republicans about “her ability to carry out her job” after she traded insults with former President Donald Trump.
‘They’re not going to be a party’: Bush warns GOP against ‘White Anglo-Saxon Protestantism’ exclusivity
Former President George W. Bush repeated his criticism of the Republican Party, warning members the GOP will cease to exist if they choose to isolate themselves from other races and cultures.
Former President George W. Bush repeated his criticism of the Republican Party, warning members the GOP will cease to exist if they choose to isolate themselves from other races and cultures.
American Rescue Plan could make 2021 tax bill $0 for those making less than $75K
According to a recent report from Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation, Americans who make between $75,000 and $100,000 a year will pay an average tax rate of just 1.8%, while Americans making less than $75,000 may owe nothing in federal taxes for 2021.
According to a recent report from Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation, Americans who make between $75,000 and $100,000 a year will pay an average tax rate of just 1.8%, while Americans making less than $75,000 may owe nothing in federal taxes for 2021.
Biden raises US refugee cap from 15,000 to 62,500
President Joe Biden is formally lifting the nation's refugee cap to 62,500 this year, weeks after facing bipartisan blowback for his delay in lifting former President Donald Trump’s limit of 15,000.
President Joe Biden is formally lifting the nation's refugee cap to 62,500 this year, weeks after facing bipartisan blowback for his delay in lifting former President Donald Trump’s limit of 15,000.
Several Dallas polling locations were closed for hours on election day
Dallas County elections officials confirmed closures at multiple polling locations totaled more than 13 hours of lost voting time.
Dallas County elections officials confirmed closures at multiple polling locations totaled more than 13 hours of lost voting time.
Facebook's oversight board to rule on Trump's account ban on Wednesday
Facebook’s oversight board said it will rule on Wednesday morning whether former President Donald Trump’s social media accounts can be reinstated after an indefinite suspension.
Facebook’s oversight board said it will rule on Wednesday morning whether former President Donald Trump’s social media accounts can be reinstated after an indefinite suspension.
Trial begins for North Texas man accused of threatening Nancy Pelosi
Gavin Perry told the FBI he was exercising his First Amendment right when he wrote on Facebook that Speaker Pelosi and other Democrats should be shot.
Gavin Perry told the FBI he was exercising his First Amendment right when he wrote on Facebook that Speaker Pelosi and other Democrats should be shot.
Susan Wright and Jake Ellzey advance to runoff election for 6th Congressional District
The special election for the 6th Congressional District is one of the major races people are keeping an eye here in North Texas as people cast their ballots Saturday.
The special election for the 6th Congressional District is one of the major races people are keeping an eye here in North Texas as people cast their ballots Saturday.
8 incumbents win re-election to Dallas City Council, while other 6 races head to runoffs
There are city council elections in dozens of North Texas cities, including Dallas, where all 14 seats are up during Saturday’s election.
There are city council elections in dozens of North Texas cities, including Dallas, where all 14 seats are up during Saturday’s election.