GOP Texas State House representative criticized over gun tweet about Beto O'Rourke
A Republican Texas lawmaker tweeting he had an assault rifle "ready" for Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke drew criticism Friday for the apparent threat amid heightened tensions over guns after two mass shootings in the state.
A Republican Texas lawmaker tweeting he had an assault rifle "ready" for Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke drew criticism Friday for the apparent threat amid heightened tensions over guns after two mass shootings in the state.
California republican facing backlash after releasing political ad showing AOC’s face go up in flames
A California republican is facing backlash after a political ad slamming Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was shown during the Democratic Debate.
A California republican is facing backlash after a political ad slamming Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was shown during the Democratic Debate.
O'Rourke vows to ban assault weapons in Houston debate
Former Texas Congressman Beto O'Rourke delivered a debate performance on Thursday in Houston that at times reminded a national audience why he became a Democratic star last year — even as he lost a Senate race.
Former Texas Congressman Beto O'Rourke delivered a debate performance on Thursday in Houston that at times reminded a national audience why he became a Democratic star last year — even as he lost a Senate race.
FACT CHECK: Claims from the Democratic debate
Ten Democrats seeking the presidency sparred Thursday night in a sprawling debate that put all qualifying contenders on the same stage for the first time.
Ten Democrats seeking the presidency sparred Thursday night in a sprawling debate that put all qualifying contenders on the same stage for the first time.
Dallas County Democrats host gun violence town hall
The Dallas County Democrats hosted a town hall Thursday on gun violence with the group, Moms Demand Action.
The Dallas County Democrats hosted a town hall Thursday on gun violence with the group, Moms Demand Action.
Yang announces plans to give away $1K per month to 10 families
Businessman Andrew Yang is announcing plans to give away $1,000 a month to 10 families over the next year as part of his effort to prove the efficacy of his universal basic income campaign proposal.
Businessman Andrew Yang is announcing plans to give away $1,000 a month to 10 families over the next year as part of his effort to prove the efficacy of his universal basic income campaign proposal.
Fiery Democratic debate tackles health care, immigration, gun violence, as candidates attack Trump
Top candidates shared the debate stage for the first time in the third debate of the Democratic presidential primary.
Top candidates shared the debate stage for the first time in the third debate of the Democratic presidential primary.
Trump administration to revoke Obama-era water protection rule
The Trump administration plans to revoke an Obama-era regulation that provided federal protection to many U.S. wetlands and streams.
The Trump administration plans to revoke an Obama-era regulation that provided federal protection to many U.S. wetlands and streams.
Texas Tribune: Dan Patrick standing up to the NRA
One of the most powerful voices in Texas politics says he will stand up to the National Rifle Association. Texas Tribune editor Ross Ramsey gives an update. He also talks about the third Democratic debate, recent polls and health insurance.
One of the most powerful voices in Texas politics says he will stand up to the National Rifle Association. Texas Tribune editor Ross Ramsey gives an update. He also talks about the third Democratic debate, recent polls and health insurance.
Democratic debate: Top 2020 presidential contenders to finally share same stage
All of the top Democratic presidential candidates will share a debate stage Thursday, with Joe Biden leading in the polls and Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders vying to be the progressive alternative.
All of the top Democratic presidential candidates will share a debate stage Thursday, with Joe Biden leading in the polls and Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders vying to be the progressive alternative.
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, actress Alyssa Milano meet to debate gun laws
The face to face meeting between U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and actress and activist Alyssa Milano was much more civil than their gun law fights on social media.
The face to face meeting between U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and actress and activist Alyssa Milano was much more civil than their gun law fights on social media.
Trump says Bolton’s services ‘no longer needed’
President Donald Trump on Tuesday forced out John Bolton, his hawkish national security adviser with whom he had significant disagreements on Iran, Afghanistan and a cascade of other global challenges.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday forced out John Bolton, his hawkish national security adviser with whom he had significant disagreements on Iran, Afghanistan and a cascade of other global challenges.
Fort Worth mayor, interim police chief urge Congress to pass gun background checks bill
Fort Worth's mayor and interim police chief are in Washington, D.C. pushing for tougher federal gun laws.
Fort Worth's mayor and interim police chief are in Washington, D.C. pushing for tougher federal gun laws.
Mark Sanford adds name to GOP long shots against Trump
Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina governor and congressman, joined the Republican race against President Donald Trump on Sunday, aiming to put his Appalachian trail travails behind him for good as he pursues an admittedly remote path to the presidency.
Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina governor and congressman, joined the Republican race against President Donald Trump on Sunday, aiming to put his Appalachian trail travails behind him for good as he pursues an admittedly remote path to the presidency.
NOAA assailed for defending Trump's Hurricane Dorian claim, politicizing weather
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former top officials of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are assailing the agency for undermining its weather forecasters as it defends President Donald Trump's statement from days ago that Hurricane Dorian threatened Alabama.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former top officials of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are assailing the agency for undermining its weather forecasters as it defends President Donald Trump's statement from days ago that Hurricane Dorian threatened Alabama.
These are the 24 candidates running for president in 2020
The field of 2020 presidential candidates is crowded, with 20 Democrats currently making a bid for the White House along with four Republicans — one of whom is President Donald Trump.
The field of 2020 presidential candidates is crowded, with 20 Democrats currently making a bid for the White House along with four Republicans — one of whom is President Donald Trump.
Trump: I invited Taliban to Camp David, but canceled after they killed a US soldier
President Trump on Saturday said that he had canceled a secret meeting with "major Taliban leaders" at Camp David that he said had been scheduled for Sunday.
President Trump on Saturday said that he had canceled a secret meeting with "major Taliban leaders" at Camp David that he said had been scheduled for Sunday.
Tarrant County approved to use countywide voter centers
Tarrant County has been approved by the state to use countywide voter centers.
Tarrant County has been approved by the state to use countywide voter centers.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick pushes for expanded background checks on gun purchases
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick took a surprisingly defiant position against one of his major supporters on Friday -- the NRA.
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick took a surprisingly defiant position against one of his major supporters on Friday -- the NRA.
New Hampshire gets spotlight as campaign enters new phase
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) - New Hampshire is not accustomed to playing the role of the undercard. But so far in the 2020 campaign, the first-in-the-nation primary state has been more of a destination for lower-tier Democratic presidential candidates than for three of its top contenders.
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) - New Hampshire is not accustomed to playing the role of the undercard. But so far in the 2020 campaign, the first-in-the-nation primary state has been more of a destination for lower-tier Democratic presidential candidates than for three of its top contenders.