Texas lawmakers team up on bipartisan bill to combat humanitarian border crisis
Two Texas lawmakers have come together on bipartisan legislation they say will address the immigrant emergency crisis on the border.
Two Texas lawmakers have come together on bipartisan legislation they say will address the immigrant emergency crisis on the border.
Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro passes on Senate run in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Joaquin Castro, the Texas Democrat who leads the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, said Wednesday he was again passing up a Senate run despite hinting for months that 2020 might finally be his year. It makes Castro, whose twin brother Julián Castro is running for president, the latest in a line of well-known Democrats around the country who have resisted prodding from...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Joaquin Castro, the Texas Democrat who leads the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, said Wednesday he was again passing up a Senate run despite hinting for months that 2020 might finally be his year. It makes Castro, whose twin brother Julián Castro is running for president, the latest in a line of well-known Democrats around the country who have resisted prodding from...
Empty chair and a prop chicken: Barr skips Mueller hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General William Barr skipped a House hearing Thursday on special counsel Robert Mueller's Trump-Russia report, escalating an already acrimonious battle between Democrats and President Donald Trump's Justice Department.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General William Barr skipped a House hearing Thursday on special counsel Robert Mueller's Trump-Russia report, escalating an already acrimonious battle between Democrats and President Donald Trump's Justice Department.
Colorado Sen. Bennet launches Democratic presidential bid
DENVER (AP) - U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado jumped into the packed Democratic presidential primary on Thursday, announcing a 2020 campaign that had been stalled while he was treated for prostate cancer. Bennet, a former head of Denver Public Schools who has carved out a reputation as a policy-oriented moderate, made his announcement on CBS' "CBS This Morning."
DENVER (AP) - U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado jumped into the packed Democratic presidential primary on Thursday, announcing a 2020 campaign that had been stalled while he was treated for prostate cancer. Bennet, a former head of Denver Public Schools who has carved out a reputation as a policy-oriented moderate, made his announcement on CBS' "CBS This Morning."
Barr, Mueller trade barbs as Russia probe rift goes public
Private tensions between Justice Department leaders and Robert Mueller's team broke into public view in extraordinary fashion Wednesday as Attorney General William Barr pushed back at the special counsel's "snitty" complaints over his handling of the Trump-Russia investigation report.
Private tensions between Justice Department leaders and Robert Mueller's team broke into public view in extraordinary fashion Wednesday as Attorney General William Barr pushed back at the special counsel's "snitty" complaints over his handling of the Trump-Russia investigation report.
Mueller frustrated with Barr over portrayal of findings
A Justice Department official says special counsel Robert Mueller expressed concern to Attorney General William Barr about how the findings of his Russia investigation were being portrayed.
A Justice Department official says special counsel Robert Mueller expressed concern to Attorney General William Barr about how the findings of his Russia investigation were being portrayed.
Joe Biden, Beto O'Rourke tied in 2020 primary poll of Texas Democrats
Former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke and former Vice President Joe Biden are in a statistical tie among potential Texas Democratic primary voters, a new poll finds.
Former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke and former Vice President Joe Biden are in a statistical tie among potential Texas Democratic primary voters, a new poll finds.
Beto O'Rourke unveils climate plan with Yosemite as backdrop
YOSEMITE VALLEY, Calif. (AP) - Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke has announced his first major policy initiative, a $5 trillion plan to combat climate change that he says will keep the Earth from sliding past the point of no return in less than a generation.
YOSEMITE VALLEY, Calif. (AP) - Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke has announced his first major policy initiative, a $5 trillion plan to combat climate change that he says will keep the Earth from sliding past the point of no return in less than a generation.
Trump speaks to a weakened National Rifle Association
The nation's largest gun rights organization was pivotal in President Donald Trump's victory in 2016.
The nation's largest gun rights organization was pivotal in President Donald Trump's victory in 2016.
Candidates for Dallas mayor hold mayoral forum at EarthX Expo
Several candidates for Dallas mayor took the stage at EarthX in Fair Park Saturday morning as they try to convince voters they're the right choice for the city.
Several candidates for Dallas mayor took the stage at EarthX in Fair Park Saturday morning as they try to convince voters they're the right choice for the city.
Bernie Sanders holds rally in Fort Worth, calls Trump 'pathological liar,' 'fraud'
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, on his second run for the Democratic presidential nomination, brought his show to Texas and traditionally Republican Fort Worth.
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, on his second run for the Democratic presidential nomination, brought his show to Texas and traditionally Republican Fort Worth.
Former Vice President Joe Biden launches 2020 presidential campaign
Joe Biden has officially launched his presidential campaign for 2020, making him the 20th Democratic candidate to join the race.
Joe Biden has officially launched his presidential campaign for 2020, making him the 20th Democratic candidate to join the race.
First woman to lead Dallas County GOP dies 'unexpectedly' at 47
The chairwoman of the Dallas County Republican Party unexpectedly died overnight.
The chairwoman of the Dallas County Republican Party unexpectedly died overnight.
Combat veteran to challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn
An Air Force and combat veteran is the first Democrat to announce she will challenge Republican U.S. Sen. John Cornyn next year.
An Air Force and combat veteran is the first Democrat to announce she will challenge Republican U.S. Sen. John Cornyn next year.
Dem leaders stress more Trump probes, downplay impeachment
A House chairman on Monday subpoenaed former White House Counsel Don McGahn as Democratic leaders moved to deepen their investigation of President Donald Trump while bottling up talk among their rank-and-file of impeaching him.
A House chairman on Monday subpoenaed former White House Counsel Don McGahn as Democratic leaders moved to deepen their investigation of President Donald Trump while bottling up talk among their rank-and-file of impeaching him.
Supreme Court hears arguments over citizenship question on census
Conservative Supreme Court justices were mostly silent Tuesday as a Trump administration lawyer defended the government's plan to ask about citizenship on the 2020 census , an indication the court's majority may be inclined to side with the administration.
Conservative Supreme Court justices were mostly silent Tuesday as a Trump administration lawyer defended the government's plan to ask about citizenship on the 2020 census , an indication the court's majority may be inclined to side with the administration.
AP source: Biden to announce 2020 bid on Thursday
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Vice President Joe Biden will launch his 2020 presidential campaign on Thursday, according to a person familiar with his plans. The 76-year-old Democrat is scheduled to face voters in Pittsburgh on Monday, the person said, speaking on the condition of anonymity to disclose private conversations.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Vice President Joe Biden will launch his 2020 presidential campaign on Thursday, according to a person familiar with his plans. The 76-year-old Democrat is scheduled to face voters in Pittsburgh on Monday, the person said, speaking on the condition of anonymity to disclose private conversations.
Herman Cain withdraws from consideration for seat on Federal Reserve's board, Trump says
Herman Cain has withdrawn from consideration for a seat on the Federal Reserve board, President Donald Trump said on Twitter Monday.
Herman Cain has withdrawn from consideration for a seat on the Federal Reserve board, President Donald Trump said on Twitter Monday.
President Trump hosts annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House
The White House lawn is the scene of its biggest social event of the year: the annual Easter Egg Roll.
The White House lawn is the scene of its biggest social event of the year: the annual Easter Egg Roll.
Warren unveils $640 billion college debt forgiveness plan
Democrat Elizabeth Warren is proposing the elimination of existing student loan debt for millions of Americans, part of a sweeping set of education funding proposals announced as she and other presidential candidates seek to differentiate themselves in a sprawling field.
Democrat Elizabeth Warren is proposing the elimination of existing student loan debt for millions of Americans, part of a sweeping set of education funding proposals announced as she and other presidential candidates seek to differentiate themselves in a sprawling field.