Longtime Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley will not seek re-election
Fighting back tears, the Tarrant County judge revealed on Tuesday that his tenure on the commissioner’s court will end after 26 years. His announcement likely means there will be a mad scramble of ambitious politicians ahead of next year's election.
Fighting back tears, the Tarrant County judge revealed on Tuesday that his tenure on the commissioner’s court will end after 26 years. His announcement likely means there will be a mad scramble of ambitious politicians ahead of next year's election.
Senate report details failures around Jan. 6 attack at US Capitol
A Senate investigation of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has uncovered broad government, military and law enforcement missteps before the violent attack, including a breakdown within multiple intelligence agencies and a lack of training and preparation for Capitol Police officers who were quickly overwhelmed by the rioters.
A Senate investigation of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has uncovered broad government, military and law enforcement missteps before the violent attack, including a breakdown within multiple intelligence agencies and a lack of training and preparation for Capitol Police officers who were quickly overwhelmed by the rioters.
Texas governor signs law prohibiting businesses from requiring vaccine passports
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a law that prohibits any business operating in Texas from requiring vaccine passports or any vaccine information.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a law that prohibits any business operating in Texas from requiring vaccine passports or any vaccine information.
Kamala Harris to Guatemalan migrants weighing trek to US: 'Do not come'
Vice President Kamala Harris has offered an optimistic outlook for improved cooperation with Guatemala on addressing the spike in migration to the U.S.
Vice President Kamala Harris has offered an optimistic outlook for improved cooperation with Guatemala on addressing the spike in migration to the U.S.
Election overhaul bill: Manchin to break from Democrats and vote against
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin is defying his party and the White House and virtually guaranteeing the failure of the legislation after a near party-line approval in the House.
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin is defying his party and the White House and virtually guaranteeing the failure of the legislation after a near party-line approval in the House.
Jim Ross beats out Michael Glaspie in race for Arlington mayor
Jim Ross has topped Michael Glaspie in the race for Arlington mayor.
Jim Ross has topped Michael Glaspie in the race for Arlington mayor.
Mattie Parker wins over Deborah Peoples in Fort Worth mayor race
Mattie Parker has declared victory over Deborah Peoples in Saturday’s runoff election to decide who will replace longtime Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price.
Mattie Parker has declared victory over Deborah Peoples in Saturday’s runoff election to decide who will replace longtime Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price.
2 incumbents win re-election to Dallas City Council seats, while 3rd loses race
There were six Dallas City Council seats decided in Saturday’s runoff election, three of which involved incumbents. Two of those incumbents won re-election, while the third lost his race.
There were six Dallas City Council seats decided in Saturday’s runoff election, three of which involved incumbents. Two of those incumbents won re-election, while the third lost his race.
Fort Worth mayor, Arlington mayor, 6 Dallas City Council seats decided in Saturday runoff
Arlington and Fort Worth decided new mayors, and several Dallas City Council seats were up for grabs in the runoff election Saturday.
Arlington and Fort Worth decided new mayors, and several Dallas City Council seats were up for grabs in the runoff election Saturday.
Don McGahn, former White House aide, finally testifies in Trump probe
The House Judiciary Committee is questioning former White House counsel Don McGahn, two years after House Democrats originally sought his testimony as part of investigations into former President Donald Trump.
The House Judiciary Committee is questioning former White House counsel Don McGahn, two years after House Democrats originally sought his testimony as part of investigations into former President Donald Trump.
Facebook suspends Trump for 2 years after oversight board ruling
Former President Donald Trump has been suspended from Facebook for two years after an oversight board ruling, the social media company announced.
Former President Donald Trump has been suspended from Facebook for two years after an oversight board ruling, the social media company announced.
Allen West announces resignation as Texas Republican Party Chairman
In a news release, the Texas GOP says that Lt. Col. (Ret.) West has submitted his “irrevocable resignation" and will remain at the helm of the Texas GOP until July 11.
In a news release, the Texas GOP says that Lt. Col. (Ret.) West has submitted his “irrevocable resignation" and will remain at the helm of the Texas GOP until July 11.
Pence: Trump and I may never see 'eye to eye' on Capitol riot
Former Vice President Mike Pence says he doesn’t know if he and former President Donald Trump will ever see “eye to eye” over what happened on Jan. 6.
Former Vice President Mike Pence says he doesn’t know if he and former President Donald Trump will ever see “eye to eye” over what happened on Jan. 6.
Louis Dejoy under DOJ investigation over campaign contributions
The DOJ is investigating Postmaster General Louis DeJoy in connection with campaign fundraising activity involving his former business.
The DOJ is investigating Postmaster General Louis DeJoy in connection with campaign fundraising activity involving his former business.
2022 Texas Republican primaries already heating up with Donald Trump endorsing Gov. Abbott
The influence of former President Donald Trump is shaping up to be a big factor ahead of the 2022 Republican primaries in Texas. He endorsed Gov. Abbott this week, and another key statewide race could be greatly impacted by what the former president has to say.
The influence of former President Donald Trump is shaping up to be a big factor ahead of the 2022 Republican primaries in Texas. He endorsed Gov. Abbott this week, and another key statewide race could be greatly impacted by what the former president has to say.
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announces run for attorney general against Ken Paxton
Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced Wednesday that he is running for attorney general, challenging fellow Republican Ken Paxton with a sharp focus on Paxton's legal troubles.
Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced Wednesday that he is running for attorney general, challenging fellow Republican Ken Paxton with a sharp focus on Paxton's legal troubles.
Bill to ban BLM flag at US embassies introduced by House Republicans
The Stars and Stripes Act of 2021 would prohibit American embassies from flying Black Lives Matter and other political flags.
The Stars and Stripes Act of 2021 would prohibit American embassies from flying Black Lives Matter and other political flags.
Lake Highlands H.S. valedictorian calls out Texas 'heartbeat bill' during commencement speech
Video of a Lake Highlands High School commencement speech is making the rounds on social media after Paxton Smith, LHHS' valedictorian, criticized the recently passed Texas "heartbeat bill."
Video of a Lake Highlands High School commencement speech is making the rounds on social media after Paxton Smith, LHHS' valedictorian, criticized the recently passed Texas "heartbeat bill."
Trump's blog page no longer live, senior aide says 'stay tuned'
Trump’s blog, “From the Desk of Donald J. Trump,” was no longer active Wednesday and is reportedly down for good.
Trump’s blog, “From the Desk of Donald J. Trump,” was no longer active Wednesday and is reportedly down for good.
Texas GOP to revive voting bill, Democrats plot next move
Texas Republicans pressed ahead with their push for tougher election laws Tuesday, vowing to ensure Democrats' weekend victory over one of the most restrictive voting measures in the country would only be temporary.
Texas Republicans pressed ahead with their push for tougher election laws Tuesday, vowing to ensure Democrats' weekend victory over one of the most restrictive voting measures in the country would only be temporary.