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.
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul: Becoming governor 'not expected' but 'I am prepared'
Kathy Hochul, New York's future governor, briefly spoke in public and answered some questions from reporters. She vowed to change the work culture in the Executive Branch.
Kathy Hochul, New York's future governor, briefly spoke in public and answered some questions from reporters. She vowed to change the work culture in the Executive Branch.
‘Investment in American families’: Biden outlines $3.5T infrastructure spending plan
President Biden announced his immediate plans to help bolster American families feeling “the pinch” after Senate Democrats approved a budget resolution that will pave the way for a $3.5 trillion spending package.
President Biden announced his immediate plans to help bolster American families feeling “the pinch” after Senate Democrats approved a budget resolution that will pave the way for a $3.5 trillion spending package.
Transportation Secretary Buttigieg visits Dallas to view projects impacted by infrastructure bill
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited North Texas Wednesday and got to see some of the things the infrastructure bill will be used for.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited North Texas Wednesday and got to see some of the things the infrastructure bill will be used for.
John Cornyn, Ted Cruz vote against infrastructure bill that could give Texas more than $30 billion
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, with a $1.2 trillion price tag, had bipartisan support, but both Republican U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz opposed the sweeping legislation.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, with a $1.2 trillion price tag, had bipartisan support, but both Republican U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz opposed the sweeping legislation.
Dominion sues Newsmax, OAN and former Overstock CEO over election claims
Dominion Voting Systems filed defamation suits against Newsmax Media, One America News Network and the former Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne.
Dominion Voting Systems filed defamation suits against Newsmax Media, One America News Network and the former Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne.
YouTube suspends Rand Paul for violating COVID misinformation policy
This is the second time in two weeks that YouTube has removed one of U.S. Sen. Rand Paul's videos for violating its rules on COVID misinformation.
This is the second time in two weeks that YouTube has removed one of U.S. Sen. Rand Paul's videos for violating its rules on COVID misinformation.
Texas House Speaker signs arrest warrants for absent Democrats in bid to end chamber’s weekslong stalemate
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan on Tuesday evening signed civil arrest warrants for 52 House Democrats still missing from the state Capitol as he aimed to regain the quorum needed for the chamber to begin moving legislation during the second special session.
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan on Tuesday evening signed civil arrest warrants for 52 House Democrats still missing from the state Capitol as he aimed to regain the quorum needed for the chamber to begin moving legislation during the second special session.
Bipartisan Senate passes $1T infrastructure package, sends bill to House
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan 69-30, with a rare coalition of Democrats and Republicans voting yes.
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan 69-30, with a rare coalition of Democrats and Republicans voting yes.
Twitter suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene's account for one week
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been suspended from Twitter for a week after she claimed on the social media platform that vaccines are “failing.”
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been suspended from Twitter for a week after she claimed on the social media platform that vaccines are “failing.”
Senators on left, right push infrastructure bill closer to final passage
After weeks of fits, starts and delays, the Senate is on track to give final approval to the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan.
After weeks of fits, starts and delays, the Senate is on track to give final approval to the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan.
Judge signs order to block arrests of Democrats who refuse to return to Texas Capitol for special session
In July, more than 50 House Democrats left the state to block the passage of an elections bill they said would restrict voting access.
In July, more than 50 House Democrats left the state to block the passage of an elections bill they said would restrict voting access.
Weekend Senate session stretches on to pass $1T infrastructure bill
Senators resigned to staying as long as it takes to overcome Republican holdouts who want to drag out final votes on the bill, one of President Joe Biden’s top priorities.
Senators resigned to staying as long as it takes to overcome Republican holdouts who want to drag out final votes on the bill, one of President Joe Biden’s top priorities.
Texas House Democrats planning to stay in D.C. for 2nd special session
Gov. Greg Abbott has called for a second special session before the first one even ended, but Texas Democrats who fled the state said they aren’t budging.
Gov. Greg Abbott has called for a second special session before the first one even ended, but Texas Democrats who fled the state said they aren’t budging.
Biden signs executive order targeting 50% of all US vehicles to be zero-emission by 2030
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Thursday targeting half of all vehicle sales in the United States to be zero-emission vehicles by 2030.
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Thursday targeting half of all vehicle sales in the United States to be zero-emission vehicles by 2030.
Gov. Abbott orders a second special session in an effort to pass GOP voting bill
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered another special session to pass the GOP voting bill after Democrats left the state in protest.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered another special session to pass the GOP voting bill after Democrats left the state in protest.
President Biden tells Abbott, others to 'get out of the way' of vaccine push
President Biden slammed Abbott and other governors for taking action to prevent such mandates, saying it forbids people from doing the right thing.
President Biden slammed Abbott and other governors for taking action to prevent such mandates, saying it forbids people from doing the right thing.
Biden says Cuomo should resign; president leads a growing chorus
With a probe finding New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo had sexually harassed current and former state employees, many of them young women, the chorus of people calling for his resignation is growing.
With a probe finding New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo had sexually harassed current and former state employees, many of them young women, the chorus of people calling for his resignation is growing.
CDC orders new 60-day eviction moratorium amid COVID-19 surge
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved a renewed, 60-day eviction moratorium that would protect areas where 90% of the U.S. population lives on Tuesday.
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved a renewed, 60-day eviction moratorium that would protect areas where 90% of the U.S. population lives on Tuesday.
Sen. Lindsey Graham tests positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated
Sen. Lindsey Graham said on Monday that he is being placed under quarantine for 10 days after contracting COVID-19, despite being vaccinated.
Sen. Lindsey Graham said on Monday that he is being placed under quarantine for 10 days after contracting COVID-19, despite being vaccinated.