Biden infrastructure agenda advances as House passes $3.5 trillion budget
House Democratic leaders have compromised with moderates and muscled President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint over a key hurdle.
House Democratic leaders have compromised with moderates and muscled President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint over a key hurdle.
Texas House to resume work on controversial election bill after meeting quorum
As work in the special session resumes Monday, members of the Texas House will hear from the public about a controversial election bill.
As work in the special session resumes Monday, members of the Texas House will hear from the public about a controversial election bill.
Dan Patrick blames Dems for low vaccinations among Black residents, but more white Texans are unvaccinated
In Texas, the vaccination rate among Black people is low compared to other racial and ethnic groups, but in terms of raw numbers, the biggest group of the unvaccinated is white people.
In Texas, the vaccination rate among Black people is low compared to other racial and ethnic groups, but in terms of raw numbers, the biggest group of the unvaccinated is white people.
Biden vows to get all Americans home amid chaotic Afghanistan evacuation
President Joe Biden pledged to evacuate any American currently in Afghanistan amid the Taliban’s takeover, saying, “we will get you home.”
President Joe Biden pledged to evacuate any American currently in Afghanistan amid the Taliban’s takeover, saying, “we will get you home.”
Quorum break ends as small number of Democrats return to Texas House after 38 days
The return of a handful of Democratic lawmakers abruptly and messily drew to a close one of the few -- and lengthiest -- quorum breaks in modern Texas history.
The return of a handful of Democratic lawmakers abruptly and messily drew to a close one of the few -- and lengthiest -- quorum breaks in modern Texas history.
Gov. Abbott could face federal lawsuit over ban on mask mandates in schools
The president has given the education secretary the authority to take legal action against states imposing mask bans in schools. Texas is one of those states.
The president has given the education secretary the authority to take legal action against states imposing mask bans in schools. Texas is one of those states.
Biden says chaos in Afghanistan was unavoidable
President Joe Biden has faced bipartisan criticism for the chaos that ensued as American troops pulled out of Afghanistan, but he said it was unavoidable.
President Joe Biden has faced bipartisan criticism for the chaos that ensued as American troops pulled out of Afghanistan, but he said it was unavoidable.
Two-thirds of Americans say Afghanistan war wasn't worth fighting, poll finds
Roughly two-thirds of Americans surveyed said they did not think America’s longest war was worth fighting, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
Roughly two-thirds of Americans surveyed said they did not think America’s longest war was worth fighting, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
Biden: Education secretary can take legal action against state mask mandate bans
Biden said since masks are the only way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among children, school districts who want to require masks should not be blocked by state leaders.
Biden said since masks are the only way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among children, school districts who want to require masks should not be blocked by state leaders.
Sen. Ted Cruz stops in Irving to meet with newly-elected North Texas mayors
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz stood firmly in his conservative beliefs during a meetup with North Texas politicians. He spent about two hours talking to newly elected North Texas mayors.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz stood firmly in his conservative beliefs during a meetup with North Texas politicians. He spent about two hours talking to newly elected North Texas mayors.
Biden to require COVID-19 vaccines for nursing home staff or face losing federal funds
The Biden administration will move to require nursing home staff to be vaccinated as a condition for receiving federal funding.
The Biden administration will move to require nursing home staff to be vaccinated as a condition for receiving federal funding.
Betsy Price officially announces she's running for Tarrant County Judge
Price is looking to replace longtime Judge Glen Whitley, who announced he will not seek a fifth term in office next year
Price is looking to replace longtime Judge Glen Whitley, who announced he will not seek a fifth term in office next year
Some Afghan refugees fleeing Taliban control will be resettled across North Texas
Thousands of Afghans could be resettled in the U.S. as they desperately flee Taliban control. About 300 of them will be places across Texas in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and Austin.
Thousands of Afghans could be resettled in the U.S. as they desperately flee Taliban control. About 300 of them will be places across Texas in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and Austin.
George W. Bush expresses 'deep sadness' over Afghanistan situation
Former President George W. Bush, who ordered the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan, expressed “deep sadness” over the unfolding situation.
Former President George W. Bush, who ordered the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan, expressed “deep sadness” over the unfolding situation.
Biden authorizes $500M in aid relief to Afghan refugees amid Taliban takeover
The president authorized $500 million on Monday in aid relief to assist Afghan refugees amid chaos as the Taliban take over the country.
The president authorized $500 million on Monday in aid relief to assist Afghan refugees amid chaos as the Taliban take over the country.
Biden administration increases food stamp benefits by 30% in historic move
The Biden administration announced a historic expansion to the nation's food stamp program, a decision that will give more than 40 million Americans about 30% more money to spend on groceries.
The Biden administration announced a historic expansion to the nation's food stamp program, a decision that will give more than 40 million Americans about 30% more money to spend on groceries.
U.S. Education Secretary condemns Abbott order banning mask mandates in Texas schools
In an open letter from the U.S. Education Secretary, the feds condemned orders from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott that prevent local schools from taking COVID-19 prevention measures.
In an open letter from the U.S. Education Secretary, the feds condemned orders from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott that prevent local schools from taking COVID-19 prevention measures.
Census data shows US is diversifying, White population declining
The Census Bureau has issued its most detailed portrait yet of how the U.S. has changed over the past decade.
The Census Bureau has issued its most detailed portrait yet of how the U.S. has changed over the past decade.
Texas senator ends 15-hour filibuster, voting bill passes
After a long 15 hours, Texas Senator Carol Alvarado ends her filibuster Thursday morning of a voting rights bill, which passed the senate vote moments later.
After a long 15 hours, Texas Senator Carol Alvarado ends her filibuster Thursday morning of a voting rights bill, which passed the senate vote moments later.
Civil arrest warrants issued for holdout Texas Democrats
The Sergeant at Arms began his search Wednesday for more than 50 holdout Democrats with a folder filled with civil arrest warrants.
The Sergeant at Arms began his search Wednesday for more than 50 holdout Democrats with a folder filled with civil arrest warrants.