Fox News Sunday host Chris Wallace discusses Trump's emergency declaration
Fox News Sunday host Chris Wallace talks about what's next for President Donald Trump after the Senate voted to terminate his emergency declaration for border.
Fox News Sunday host Chris Wallace talks about what's next for President Donald Trump after the Senate voted to terminate his emergency declaration for border.
Beto O'Rourke begins 2020 bid with big crowds, centrist message in Iowa
BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) - Democrat Beto O'Rourke jumped into the 2020 presidential race Thursday, shaking up the already packed field and pledging to win over voters from across the political spectrum as he tries to translate his sudden celebrity into a formidable White House bid.
BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) - Democrat Beto O'Rourke jumped into the 2020 presidential race Thursday, shaking up the already packed field and pledging to win over voters from across the political spectrum as he tries to translate his sudden celebrity into a formidable White House bid.
Senate rejects Trump border emergency as Republicans defect
The Republican-run Senate firmly rejected President Donald Trump's declaration of a national emergency at the southwest border on Thursday, setting up a veto fight and dealing him a conspicuous rebuke as he tested how boldly he could ignore Congress in pursuit of his highest-profile goal.
The Republican-run Senate firmly rejected President Donald Trump's declaration of a national emergency at the southwest border on Thursday, setting up a veto fight and dealing him a conspicuous rebuke as he tested how boldly he could ignore Congress in pursuit of his highest-profile goal.
Democrat Beto O'Rourke announces 2020 White House bid
Democrat Beto O'Rourke jumped into the 2020 presidential race Thursday, shaking up the already packed field and pledging to win over voters from both major parties as he tries to translate his political celebrity into a formidable White House bid.
Democrat Beto O'Rourke jumped into the 2020 presidential race Thursday, shaking up the already packed field and pledging to win over voters from both major parties as he tries to translate his political celebrity into a formidable White House bid.
Under the Dome: Beto running for president, Gov. Abbott calls out DPS director
Former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke ended months of speculation on Thursday by announcing that he'll seek the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. Texas Tribune reporter Alana Rocha discusses whether his campaigning strategy can work on a national leverl.
Former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke ended months of speculation on Thursday by announcing that he'll seek the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. Texas Tribune reporter Alana Rocha discusses whether his campaigning strategy can work on a national leverl.
Criticism of FAA mounts as other nations ground Boeing jets
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is facing mounting criticism for backing the airworthiness of Boeing's 737 Max jets as the number of countries that have grounded the aircraft grows in the wake of the Ethiopian Airlines crash over the weekend.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is facing mounting criticism for backing the airworthiness of Boeing's 737 Max jets as the number of countries that have grounded the aircraft grows in the wake of the Ethiopian Airlines crash over the weekend.
2020 presidential hopefuls visit SXSW festival in Ausitn
A parade of 2020 presidential hopefuls visited the South By Southwest festival in Austin this past weekend. Texas Tribune CEO and Editor In Chief Evan Smith discusses the candidates and what they had to say.
A parade of 2020 presidential hopefuls visited the South By Southwest festival in Austin this past weekend. Texas Tribune CEO and Editor In Chief Evan Smith discusses the candidates and what they had to say.
'Run Joe Run' signs greet Biden at firefighters' speech
WASHINGTON (AP) - With members of the largest firefighters conference chanting "Run Joe, run," former Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday teased out themes of a possible presidential candidacy, criticizing President Donald Trump's leadership while questioning Republicans' commitment to middle-class America.
WASHINGTON (AP) - With members of the largest firefighters conference chanting "Run Joe, run," former Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday teased out themes of a possible presidential candidacy, criticizing President Donald Trump's leadership while questioning Republicans' commitment to middle-class America.
Stacey Abrams: 'Now 2020 is definitely on the table...'
Months after her surprisingly narrow defeat in the Georgia governor's race, speculation surrounding the political future of Stacey Abrams remains up in the air. But Monday, Abrams said she isn’t ruling anything out, including vying for the nation’s highest office.
Months after her surprisingly narrow defeat in the Georgia governor's race, speculation surrounding the political future of Stacey Abrams remains up in the air. But Monday, Abrams said she isn’t ruling anything out, including vying for the nation’s highest office.
Democrats select Milwaukee to host the 2020 national convention
Democrats have chosen Milwaukee to host their 2020 national convention.
Democrats have chosen Milwaukee to host their 2020 national convention.
Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren visits Dallas
Presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren visited Texas over the weekend, and made a stop in Dallas on Sunday.
Presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren visited Texas over the weekend, and made a stop in Dallas on Sunday.
Trump expected to seek $8.6B for border wall in new budget
President Donald Trump will seek $8.6 billion in his new budget to build the U.S.-Mexico border wall, an administration aide said Sunday, setting up another showdown with Congress, which has resisted giving him more money for his signature campaign promise.
President Donald Trump will seek $8.6 billion in his new budget to build the U.S.-Mexico border wall, an administration aide said Sunday, setting up another showdown with Congress, which has resisted giving him more money for his signature campaign promise.
Trump's top economist: No reason to ‘obsess' about budget deficit
President Donald Trump’s top economist is brushing off concerns about rising budget deficits and slowing economic growth in advance of the release of the president’s 2020 budget.
President Donald Trump’s top economist is brushing off concerns about rising budget deficits and slowing economic growth in advance of the release of the president’s 2020 budget.
House OKs election, ethics overhaul; Senate to slam door
WASHINGTON (AP) - Newly empowered House Democrats approved a centerpiece of their agenda Friday, a sweeping plan to reduce the role of big money in politics, ensure fair elections and strengthen ethics standards. But the leader of Republican-run Senate has pledged it will not come up for a vote and the White House issued a veto threat.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Newly empowered House Democrats approved a centerpiece of their agenda Friday, a sweeping plan to reduce the role of big money in politics, ensure fair elections and strengthen ethics standards. But the leader of Republican-run Senate has pledged it will not come up for a vote and the White House issued a veto threat.
Bill Shine resigns White House communications post
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Fox News executive Bill Shine has resigned as White House communications director and has joined President Donald Trump's re-election campaign as a senior adviser. White House press secretary Sarah Sanders says that Trump accepted Shine's resignation Thursday evening. The resignation is effective Friday.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Fox News executive Bill Shine has resigned as White House communications director and has joined President Donald Trump's re-election campaign as a senior adviser. White House press secretary Sarah Sanders says that Trump accepted Shine's resignation Thursday evening. The resignation is effective Friday.
Pentagon may tap military pay, pensions for Trump's border wall
"It's coming out of military pay and pensions."
"It's coming out of military pay and pensions."
Former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort sentenced to 47 months
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was sentenced Thursday to nearly four years in prison for tax and bank fraud related to his work advising Ukrainian politicians, much less than what was called for under sentencing guidelines.
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was sentenced Thursday to nearly four years in prison for tax and bank fraud related to his work advising Ukrainian politicians, much less than what was called for under sentencing guidelines.
Former Congressman Ralph Hall, oldest-ever member of US House, dead at age 95
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Former Texas Rep. Ralph Hall, the oldest-ever member of the U.S. House and a man who claimed to have once sold cigarettes and Coca-Cola to the bank-robbing duo of Bonnie and Clyde, has died at age 95.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Former Texas Rep. Ralph Hall, the oldest-ever member of the U.S. House and a man who claimed to have once sold cigarettes and Coca-Cola to the bank-robbing duo of Bonnie and Clyde, has died at age 95.
Cohen sues Trump Organization, says it owes him nearly $2M
President Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen has filed a lawsuit claiming the Trump Organization failed to pay nearly $2 million toward his legal defense.
President Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen has filed a lawsuit claiming the Trump Organization failed to pay nearly $2 million toward his legal defense.
Under the Dome: Teacher pay, STARR testing and school security
Everyone agrees Texas teachers deserve more. But the sticking point between the State House and Senate is how to get there. Texas Tribune reporter Alana Rocha breaks down the two plans. The Senate is proposing an across the board pay raise. The House wants to put more money in the classroom while also increasing pay, improving retirement and benefits and curbing property tax rates.
Everyone agrees Texas teachers deserve more. But the sticking point between the State House and Senate is how to get there. Texas Tribune reporter Alana Rocha breaks down the two plans. The Senate is proposing an across the board pay raise. The House wants to put more money in the classroom while also increasing pay, improving retirement and benefits and curbing property tax rates.