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.
Moving beyond Mueller, Democrats focus on Trump's properties
WASHINGTON (AP) - Casting their Trump nets beyond the special counsel's Russia report, House Democrats are demanding information about the spending of taxpayer money at the president's hotels and properties. They're seeing violations of the U.S. Constitution that some think could bolster the case for his impeachment.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Casting their Trump nets beyond the special counsel's Russia report, House Democrats are demanding information about the spending of taxpayer money at the president's hotels and properties. They're seeing violations of the U.S. Constitution that some think could bolster the case for his impeachment.
O'Rourke calls for mandatory buyback of AK-47, AR-15 rifles
Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O'Rourke says a mandatory government buyback program for AK-47 and AR-15 rifles is needed because other gun control measures don't do enough to remove weapons already on the streets.
Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O'Rourke says a mandatory government buyback program for AK-47 and AR-15 rifles is needed because other gun control measures don't do enough to remove weapons already on the streets.
Texas Democrats call for special session to combat gun violence
Texas Democrats are calling on Governor Greg Abbott to call a special session. They want to put legislation in the books to combat gun violence after two recent deadly mass shootings in Texas, and they don't want to wait until 2021 to do it.
Texas Democrats are calling on Governor Greg Abbott to call a special session. They want to put legislation in the books to combat gun violence after two recent deadly mass shootings in Texas, and they don't want to wait until 2021 to do it.
Texas Democrats calling for special session related to gun laws
Texas Tribune executive editor Ross Ramsey joins Good Day to talk about lawmakers who are calling for a special session after two mass shootings in our state. Also, the governor who's overseen a dramatic expansion of Texas gun rights is finding himself in a tight spot.
Texas Tribune executive editor Ross Ramsey joins Good Day to talk about lawmakers who are calling for a special session after two mass shootings in our state. Also, the governor who's overseen a dramatic expansion of Texas gun rights is finding himself in a tight spot.
Trump shows apparently altered Hurricane Dorian forecast with hand-drawn cone toward Alabama
President Donald Trump appeared to show a doctored chart of Hurricane Dorian’s path during a press conference at the Oval Office on Wednesday.
President Donald Trump appeared to show a doctored chart of Hurricane Dorian’s path during a press conference at the Oval Office on Wednesday.
Flores becomes 5th Texas GOP congressman retiring in 2020
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A fifth Texas Republican congressman added his name Wednesday to the list of House GOP retirements in the nation's biggest conservative state. Five-term Rep. Bill Flores is the 14th House Republican so far to announce plans to depart this year, compared with three House Democrats who have said they are leaving. Another GOP incumbent, Rep. Tom Marino of Pennsylvania,...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A fifth Texas Republican congressman added his name Wednesday to the list of House GOP retirements in the nation's biggest conservative state. Five-term Rep. Bill Flores is the 14th House Republican so far to announce plans to depart this year, compared with three House Democrats who have said they are leaving. Another GOP incumbent, Rep. Tom Marino of Pennsylvania,...
Patrick, Bonnen form committees to address mass violence, improve community safety
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen announced the formation of select committees on mass violence prevention and community safety.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen announced the formation of select committees on mass violence prevention and community safety.
San Francisco Board of Supervisors designates NRA domestic terrorist organization
The city of San Francisco has formally adopted a resolution calling the National Rifle Association a domestic terrorist organization. San Francisco's Board of Supervisors today taking the drastic step of officially declaring the nations premier gun ownership advocates a terrorist organization.
The city of San Francisco has formally adopted a resolution calling the National Rifle Association a domestic terrorist organization. San Francisco's Board of Supervisors today taking the drastic step of officially declaring the nations premier gun ownership advocates a terrorist organization.
As trade war escalates, consumers will likely see higher prices
The United States and China on Sunday put in place their latest tariff increases on each other's goods, potentially raising prices Americans pay for some clothes, shoes, sporting goods and other consumer items before the holiday shopping season.
The United States and China on Sunday put in place their latest tariff increases on each other's goods, potentially raising prices Americans pay for some clothes, shoes, sporting goods and other consumer items before the holiday shopping season.
Big tech or big labor? 2020 Democrats line up with unions
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Thousands of miles from the union halls of Pennsylvania and Michigan, organized labor is flexing its muscles in a pitched battle with Big Tech. And the Democratic Party's 2020 class isn't being shy about picking sides.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Thousands of miles from the union halls of Pennsylvania and Michigan, organized labor is flexing its muscles in a pitched battle with Big Tech. And the Democratic Party's 2020 class isn't being shy about picking sides.
Buttigieg racing to build person-to-person network in Iowa
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - In the back of a West Des Moines brew pub, a dozen supporters of Pete Buttigieg sipped craft beer and wine, scribbling members of their social circles on campaign worksheets - clubs, yoga groups, jobs, school organizations.
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - In the back of a West Des Moines brew pub, a dozen supporters of Pete Buttigieg sipped craft beer and wine, scribbling members of their social circles on campaign worksheets - clubs, yoga groups, jobs, school organizations.
Trump: Secretary out after talking about his children
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says his secretary was dismissed after making indiscreet remarks about his children and saying things that "were just a little bit hurtful." Madeleine Westerhout lost her job as director of Oval Office operations this week. Trump says Westerhout's reported remarks that he didn't want to be photographed with daughter Tiffany are...
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says his secretary was dismissed after making indiscreet remarks about his children and saying things that "were just a little bit hurtful." Madeleine Westerhout lost her job as director of Oval Office operations this week. Trump says Westerhout's reported remarks that he didn't want to be photographed with daughter Tiffany are...
New Texas laws: Minors no longer allowed to buy over-the-counter cough medicine in Texas
Starting September 1, the minimum age to buy many over-the-counter cough medicines in Texas will be 18.
Starting September 1, the minimum age to buy many over-the-counter cough medicines in Texas will be 18.
Gov. Abbott holds first meeting with Domestic Terrorism Task Force
Sutherland Springs, Santa Fe, even right here in Austin… all locations where tragedies and mass shootings have happened in the state.
Sutherland Springs, Santa Fe, even right here in Austin… all locations where tragedies and mass shootings have happened in the state.
New Texas laws: Illegal to send unsolicited nude photos
As states push to criminalize the sharing of intimate photos to get revenge on former sex partners, Texas is teaming with Bumble to crack down on people who send unsolicited nude images on dating apps and elsewhere in cyberspace.
As states push to criminalize the sharing of intimate photos to get revenge on former sex partners, Texas is teaming with Bumble to crack down on people who send unsolicited nude images on dating apps and elsewhere in cyberspace.
Trump cancels Poland trip as Hurricane Dorian barrels toward Florida
President Donald Trump on Thursday canceled his planned weekend trip to Poland as Hurricane Dorian barrels toward Florida.
President Donald Trump on Thursday canceled his planned weekend trip to Poland as Hurricane Dorian barrels toward Florida.
New Texas laws: Legal age to buy tobacco, e-cigarettes in Texas raised to 21 starting Sept. 1
The legal age to buy cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and other tobacco products in Texas will be raised to 21 years old on September 1.
The legal age to buy cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and other tobacco products in Texas will be raised to 21 years old on September 1.
Watchdog: Comey violated FBI policies in handling of memos
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former FBI Director James Comey violated FBI policies in his handling of memos documenting private conversations with President Donald Trump, the Justice Department's inspector general said Thursday.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former FBI Director James Comey violated FBI policies in his handling of memos documenting private conversations with President Donald Trump, the Justice Department's inspector general said Thursday.
10 Democrats set for next debate as several others miss cut
WASHINGTON (AP) - Struggling Democratic presidential candidates are facing the bad news that they are not among the 10 who have qualified for the next debate, a predicament that is likely to spell doom for their campaigns. Hours ahead of a midnight Wednesday deadline to qualify, New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand announced she was dropping out of the race after spending at least $4 million on...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Struggling Democratic presidential candidates are facing the bad news that they are not among the 10 who have qualified for the next debate, a predicament that is likely to spell doom for their campaigns. Hours ahead of a midnight Wednesday deadline to qualify, New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand announced she was dropping out of the race after spending at least $4 million on...