Texas Sen. John Cornyn shares his thoughts on jobless benefits in coronavirus relief bill

With enhanced jobless benefits set to end Friday, tens of thousands of unemployed North Texans are set to see their benefits drop by $600 a week unless Congress comes to an agreement.

Texas politicians push back on Trump’s proposal to delay November 2020 election

Texas politicians on Thursday pushed back on the idea of delaying November’s general election after a startling tweet from President Donald Trump floating the proposal.

Trump suggests delaying November election -- but date is set by Congress

President Donald Trump is for the first time publicly floating a “delay” to the Nov. 3 presidential election, as he makes unsubstantiated allegations that increased mail-in voting will result in fraud.

House COVID oversight panel demands documents from 4 states

The Democratic head of a congressional coronavirus oversight panel has demanded that Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and three other Republican governors provide documents showing how their states are combating the pandemic.

Reports: Obama, Bush to attend funeral for Rep. John Lewis

Former President Barack Obama will deliver a eulogy at the funeral for the late Rep. John Lewis on Thursday morning, FOX News reports. The report is attributed to sources as an official list of dignitaries has not been made public as of Wednesday evening.

Trump seeks out loyal donors in West Texas fracking fields

President Donald Trump's visit to a U.S. fracking hub on the West Texas plains comes during the state's fierce coronavirus outbreak and a global oil and gas glut that is putting the squeeze on his loyal donors in the petroleum industry.

Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert, who hasn't worn a mask, tests positive for coronavirus

Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, tested positive Wednesday for the coronavirus, forcing him to abruptly cancel his plan to travel to his home state with President Donald Trump aboard Air Force One, a House Republican aide said.

Joe Biden says he will name running mate in first week of August

The former vice president has vowed to select a woman. He’s also confirmed in recent weeks that his short list includes several women of color.

'Masks for All' bill would provide three free masks for everyone in the United States

The bill would ramp up domestic production of masks and send three high-quality, reusable masks to every person in the United States through the U.S. postal service, free of charge.

Biden's notes: ‘Do not hold grudges’ against Kamala Harris

Joe Biden didn’t want to say much Tuesday about his vice presidential search, but Democrats’ presumptive presidential nominee was prepared nonetheless to talk about potentially sensitive politics around one of the top contenders: Kamala Harris.

Trump administration won't accept new DACA applications

The Trump administration says it will deny new applications for so-called “Dreamer” immigrants and limit renewals to one year instead of two.

Rep. John Lewis lies in state at Capitol Rotunda, as lawmakers memorialize civil rights icon

Lawmakers memorialized Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., on Monday afternoon as his casket arrived at the U.S. Capitol building to lie in state on the third of six days of programs honoring the civil rights icon.

As Congress fights, analysts warn economy needs help now

As Congress and the White House resume their efforts to agree on a new economic aid package, evidence is growing that the U.S. economy is faltering. And so is concern that the government may not take the steps needed to support hiring and growth.