Texas will gain two seats in Congress as residents of color drive population gains
Texas will continue to see its political clout grow as it gains two additional congressional seats following the 2020 census, the U.S. Census Bureau announced Monday.
Texas will continue to see its political clout grow as it gains two additional congressional seats following the 2020 census, the U.S. Census Bureau announced Monday.
Biden administration expanding summer food program for 34 million schoolchildren
Families of eligible children would receive $6.82 per child for each weekday — adding up to $375 for food per child over the summer months.
Families of eligible children would receive $6.82 per child for each weekday — adding up to $375 for food per child over the summer months.
City of Albuquerque refers $211K Trump reelection campaign bill to collection agency
The city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, has sent an unpaid bill for former President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign to a debt collection agency, officials said. The bill stems from an event in 2019.
The city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, has sent an unpaid bill for former President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign to a debt collection agency, officials said. The bill stems from an event in 2019.
Caitlyn Jenner announces run for California governor
Caitlyn Jenner is officially running for governor of California.
Caitlyn Jenner is officially running for governor of California.
Bipartisan bill proposed to help address the surge at the U.S./Mexico border
Republican U.S. Senator John Cornyn and two Texas congressional Democrats are pushing legislation to address the surge of migrants at the border.
Republican U.S. Senator John Cornyn and two Texas congressional Democrats are pushing legislation to address the surge of migrants at the border.
House passes DC statehood legislation
The House has passed legislation that would grant statehood to Washington, D.C. after a much heated debate on the floor Thursday.
The House has passed legislation that would grant statehood to Washington, D.C. after a much heated debate on the floor Thursday.
At Earth Day summit, China, Russia join US vowing emission cuts
The leaders of Russia and China have put aside their raw-worded disputes with U.S. President Joe Biden long enough to pledge international cooperation on cutting climate-wrecking coal and petroleum emissions.
The leaders of Russia and China have put aside their raw-worded disputes with U.S. President Joe Biden long enough to pledge international cooperation on cutting climate-wrecking coal and petroleum emissions.
Senate passes COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act amid rise in anti-Asian violence in US
The Senate passed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Thursday, a bill that aims to end violence specifically targeted at Asian communities in the United States.
The Senate passed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Thursday, a bill that aims to end violence specifically targeted at Asian communities in the United States.
Biden announces tax credits for small businesses offering paid leave for COVID-19 vaccination
Biden announced the launch of a tax credit for small businesses to provide paid leave for those getting vaccinated against COVID-19 or potentially needing to take time off to recover from side effects.
Biden announced the launch of a tax credit for small businesses to provide paid leave for those getting vaccinated against COVID-19 or potentially needing to take time off to recover from side effects.
Biden says Derek Chauvin verdict is ‘giant step forward in march toward justice’
President Joe Biden said the guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin’s trial was a “giant step forward in the march toward justice in America.”
President Joe Biden said the guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin’s trial was a “giant step forward in the march toward justice in America.”
President Biden calls George Floyd's family after guilty verdict
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and First Lady Jill Biden made a phone call to members of George Floyd’s family and civil rights attorney Ben Crump following the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial. Here is a transcript of the call.
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and First Lady Jill Biden made a phone call to members of George Floyd’s family and civil rights attorney Ben Crump following the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial. Here is a transcript of the call.
Poll: More voters favor Matthew McConaughey over Greg Abbott for Texas governor
It might be a long shot but a recent poll suggests actor Matthew McConaughey could become the next governor of Texas.
It might be a long shot but a recent poll suggests actor Matthew McConaughey could become the next governor of Texas.
Early voting begins Monday for the May 1 elections
Early voting begins Monday for the May 1 elections. North Texans will decide on hundreds of races for mayor, city councils, school boards and local issues.
Early voting begins Monday for the May 1 elections. North Texans will decide on hundreds of races for mayor, city councils, school boards and local issues.
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, wife violated ethics rules, State Department watchdog says
The State Department’s internal watchdog has concluded that former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his wife violated federal ethics rules by asking staffers to run personal errands and perform non-official work such as making restaurant reservations, shopping and caring for their dog.
The State Department’s internal watchdog has concluded that former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his wife violated federal ethics rules by asking staffers to run personal errands and perform non-official work such as making restaurant reservations, shopping and caring for their dog.
‘This has to end’: Biden urges Senate to bring gun control bill to floor ‘now’ in wake of FedEx shooting
After a gunman killed eight people and wounded several others before killing himself in a late-night shooting Thursday at a FedEx facility near the Indianapolis airport — President Joe Biden called on Congress to act immediately on gun control legislation.
After a gunman killed eight people and wounded several others before killing himself in a late-night shooting Thursday at a FedEx facility near the Indianapolis airport — President Joe Biden called on Congress to act immediately on gun control legislation.
Biden administration to invest $1.7B to identify, track coronavirus variants
The Biden administration says the U.S. is setting up a $1.7 billion national network to identify and track worrisome coronavirus mutations whose spread could trigger another pandemic wave.
The Biden administration says the U.S. is setting up a $1.7 billion national network to identify and track worrisome coronavirus mutations whose spread could trigger another pandemic wave.
White House says refugee cap will be increased in May after pushback from allies, aid groups
The White House says President Joe Biden is expected to increase the refugee cap for the remainder of this fiscal year by May 15.
The White House says President Joe Biden is expected to increase the refugee cap for the remainder of this fiscal year by May 15.
As nuclear deal talks go on, Iran enriches uranium to 60%, its highest level ever
Iran says it has started enriching uranium up to 60% purity, its highest level ever, after the sabotage at its Natanz nuclear site this past weekend.
Iran says it has started enriching uranium up to 60% purity, its highest level ever, after the sabotage at its Natanz nuclear site this past weekend.
Russia to respond to Washington by expelling 10 US diplomats
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Moscow will order 10 U.S. diplomats to leave Russia in a retaliatory response to the U.S. sanctions.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Moscow will order 10 U.S. diplomats to leave Russia in a retaliatory response to the U.S. sanctions.
US retaliates against Russian hacking by expelling diplomats, imposing new sanctions
The White House is announcing the expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats and announcing a new round of sanctions against Russia.
The White House is announcing the expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats and announcing a new round of sanctions against Russia.