In confirmation hearing, Merrick Garland vows as AG to prioritize civil rights, combat extremist attacks
As his confirmation hearing began Monday, Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden’s nominee for attorney general, vowed to prioritize civil rights, combat extremist attacks and ensure the Justice Department remains politically independent.
As his confirmation hearing began Monday, Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden’s nominee for attorney general, vowed to prioritize civil rights, combat extremist attacks and ensure the Justice Department remains politically independent.
COVID-19 relief: House Budget Committee OKs $1.9T bill containing $1,400 checks
Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes one-time $1,400 direct payments for individuals and an incremental minimum wage hike to $15 an hour.
Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes one-time $1,400 direct payments for individuals and an incremental minimum wage hike to $15 an hour.
Mariachi band plays as protestors gather outside Sen. Ted Cruz's Houston home
A mariachi band played as protestors gathered outside the Houston home of Senator Ted Cruz, who came under fire last week for traveling to Cancun during a winter storm in Texas.
A mariachi band played as protestors gathered outside the Houston home of Senator Ted Cruz, who came under fire last week for traveling to Cancun during a winter storm in Texas.
Supreme Court won’t stop release of Trump’s tax records
In a significant defeat for former President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court is declining to step in to halt the turnover of his tax records to a New York state prosecutor.
In a significant defeat for former President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court is declining to step in to halt the turnover of his tax records to a New York state prosecutor.
Bill Gates warns coming climate crisis will be deadlier than coronavirus
In his new book, “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster,” Bill Gates says that it is imperative that the world go from the current 51 billion tons of emissions to zero within the next 30 years to avoid catastrophe.
In his new book, “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster,” Bill Gates says that it is imperative that the world go from the current 51 billion tons of emissions to zero within the next 30 years to avoid catastrophe.
Former SCOTUS pick Merrick Garland set for Senate hearing on path to becoming AG
President Joe Biden's pick of Judge Merrick Garland to be attorney general offers a seemingly problem-free nominee with bipartisan support.
President Joe Biden's pick of Judge Merrick Garland to be attorney general offers a seemingly problem-free nominee with bipartisan support.
Funeral held for North Texas Congressman Ron Wright
Congressman Ron Wright was laid to rest Saturday in Fort Worth.
Congressman Ron Wright was laid to rest Saturday in Fort Worth.
Sen. Ted Cruz returns home, says Cancun trip during Texas’ deadly winter power crisis a mistake
Sen. Ted Cruz says it was a mistake to leave frozen Texas behind with his family to visit a luxury resort in sunny, warm Mexico. What was nearly obvious to everyone is now obvious to him.
Sen. Ted Cruz says it was a mistake to leave frozen Texas behind with his family to visit a luxury resort in sunny, warm Mexico. What was nearly obvious to everyone is now obvious to him.
Sen. Ted Cruz flew to Cancun, Mexico while Texans suffered during deadly winter weather power crisis
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz publicly acknowledged his trip in a statement on Thursday afternoon, claming that his daughters "asked to take a trip with friends" since school had been canceled due to the winter weather.
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz publicly acknowledged his trip in a statement on Thursday afternoon, claming that his daughters "asked to take a trip with friends" since school had been canceled due to the winter weather.
Woman killed in dispute over political sign
One woman is dead and another faces murder charges in an incident involving a political sign.
One woman is dead and another faces murder charges in an incident involving a political sign.
Rush Limbaugh, conservative talk radio pioneer, dead at 70
Rush Limbaugh died Wednesday at the age of 70 after a battle with lung cancer, his family announced.
Rush Limbaugh died Wednesday at the age of 70 after a battle with lung cancer, his family announced.
CROWN Act would protect workers, students from discrimination based on hairstyle
Several states have already adopted similar bills into law and a lawmaker from Orlando hopes Florida will be next.
Several states have already adopted similar bills into law and a lawmaker from Orlando hopes Florida will be next.
Illinois Republican Kinzinger receives letter from family members disowning him over Trump opposition
Rep. Adam Kinzinger received a hand-written letter from 11 family members disowning him over his opposition of former President Donald Trump, Fox News has confirmed.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger received a hand-written letter from 11 family members disowning him over his opposition of former President Donald Trump, Fox News has confirmed.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott urging state lawmakers to investigate ERCOT
Gov. Greg Abbott wants a review of ERCOT's preparations and decision-making for this week and called the extended power outages during a historic statewide winter weather event unacceptable.
Gov. Greg Abbott wants a review of ERCOT's preparations and decision-making for this week and called the extended power outages during a historic statewide winter weather event unacceptable.
Democratic congressman from Mississippi sues Trump over Capitol riot
A Democratic congressman has sued Donald Trump, alleging Trump incited the deadly insurrection at the Capitol. It’s believed to be the first suit filed by a member of Congress in an expected wave of litigation over the riot.
A Democratic congressman has sued Donald Trump, alleging Trump incited the deadly insurrection at the Capitol. It’s believed to be the first suit filed by a member of Congress in an expected wave of litigation over the riot.
Bipartisan support grows for 9/11-style inquiry into Capitol riot after Trump acquittal
After former President Trump's acquittal at his second Senate impeachment trial, bipartisan support appears to be growing for an independent commission into the deadly Capitol riot.
After former President Trump's acquittal at his second Senate impeachment trial, bipartisan support appears to be growing for an independent commission into the deadly Capitol riot.
White House deputy press secretary resigns after threatening reporter
White House deputy press secretary T.J. Ducklo has resigned, the day after he was suspended for issuing a sexist and profane threat to a journalist seeking to cover his relationship with another reporter.
White House deputy press secretary T.J. Ducklo has resigned, the day after he was suspended for issuing a sexist and profane threat to a journalist seeking to cover his relationship with another reporter.
Funeral arrangements announced for North Texas Congressman Ron Wright
Funeral arrangements have been announced for North Texas U.S. Rep. Ron Wright, who died after contracting COVID-19.
Funeral arrangements have been announced for North Texas U.S. Rep. Ron Wright, who died after contracting COVID-19.
Trump acquitted: With 10 votes shy of conviction, Senate acquits for incitement of insurrection
The Senate voted 57-43 in a rare Saturday session to acquit former president Donald Trump for his alleged role in the deadly siege on the U.S. Capitol, falling short of the 67 votes needed for a conviction.
The Senate voted 57-43 in a rare Saturday session to acquit former president Donald Trump for his alleged role in the deadly siege on the U.S. Capitol, falling short of the 67 votes needed for a conviction.
Biden administration announces plans to allow 25,000 asylum seekers into US
The Biden administration on Friday announced plans for tens of thousands of people who are seeking asylum and have been forced to wait in Mexico under a Trump-era policy to be allowed into the U.S. while their cases wind through immigration courts.
The Biden administration on Friday announced plans for tens of thousands of people who are seeking asylum and have been forced to wait in Mexico under a Trump-era policy to be allowed into the U.S. while their cases wind through immigration courts.