Social issues could take back seat in new Texas Legislature
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Texas Legislature opens with Republicans having smaller majorities in both chambers as a result of electoral defeats, which suggests that hot-button social issues could take a back seat to such matters as fixing the state's flawed school finance system, cutting property taxes and paying for Hurricane Harvey recovery.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Texas Legislature opens with Republicans having smaller majorities in both chambers as a result of electoral defeats, which suggests that hot-button social issues could take a back seat to such matters as fixing the state's flawed school finance system, cutting property taxes and paying for Hurricane Harvey recovery.
Trump to deliver address Tuesday night on 'humanitarian and national security crisis' at border
President Trump has announced he will deliver prime-time address Tuesday night on what he calls a border 'crisis' amid ongoing shutdown fight .
President Trump has announced he will deliver prime-time address Tuesday night on what he calls a border 'crisis' amid ongoing shutdown fight .
Trump stands by border demands amid shutdown talks
President Donald Trump stood by his demands for funding for a border wall Sunday as another round of shutdown talks failed to break an impasse, while newly empowered House Democrats planned to step up the pressure on Trump and Republican lawmakers by passing legislation this week to reopen parts of the government.
President Donald Trump stood by his demands for funding for a border wall Sunday as another round of shutdown talks failed to break an impasse, while newly empowered House Democrats planned to step up the pressure on Trump and Republican lawmakers by passing legislation this week to reopen parts of the government.
Trump: 'Not much headway' in talks as shutdown drags on
White House officials and congressional aides emerged from talks aimed at ending a partial government shutdown over President Donald Trump's demands for border wall funding without a breakthrough Saturday, though they planned to return to the table the following day.
White House officials and congressional aides emerged from talks aimed at ending a partial government shutdown over President Donald Trump's demands for border wall funding without a breakthrough Saturday, though they planned to return to the table the following day.
President Trump says he could declare 'national emergency' to build border wall
President Trump stood firm Friday on his demands for a border wall after the second White House meeting with congressional leaders this week broke up with no apparent deal, warning Democrats the partial government shutdown could last 'years' and saying he could even declare a 'national emergency' to bypass Congress if necessary.
President Trump stood firm Friday on his demands for a border wall after the second White House meeting with congressional leaders this week broke up with no apparent deal, warning Democrats the partial government shutdown could last 'years' and saying he could even declare a 'national emergency' to bypass Congress if necessary.
President Trump warned government shutdown could go 'years'
President Donald Trump declared Friday he could keep parts of the government shut down for 'months or even years' as he and Democratic leaders failed in a second closed-door meeting to resolve his demand for billions of dollars for a border wall with Mexico.
President Donald Trump declared Friday he could keep parts of the government shut down for 'months or even years' as he and Democratic leaders failed in a second closed-door meeting to resolve his demand for billions of dollars for a border wall with Mexico.
US employers added a stellar 312,000 jobs in December
U.S. employers dramatically stepped up their hiring in December, adding 312,000 jobs in an encouraging display of strength for an economy in the midst of a trade war, slowing global growth and a partial shutdown of the federal government.
U.S. employers dramatically stepped up their hiring in December, adding 312,000 jobs in an encouraging display of strength for an economy in the midst of a trade war, slowing global growth and a partial shutdown of the federal government.
Dab! Kids were the stars on Day 1 of the new Congress
They "dabbed" on the House floor. One tiny voice from somewhere deep in Democratic ranks yelled, "Boring!" And when their parents swore to faithfully serve as members of the new 116th Congress, many of them raised their little hands, too.
They "dabbed" on the House floor. One tiny voice from somewhere deep in Democratic ranks yelled, "Boring!" And when their parents swore to faithfully serve as members of the new 116th Congress, many of them raised their little hands, too.
Newly empowered House Dems pass funding plan without wall
WASHINGTON (AP) - On their first day in the majority, House Democrats have passed a plan to re-open the government without funding President Donald Trump's promised border wall. The largely party-line votes Thursday night came after Trump made a surprise appearance at the White House briefing room, pledging to keep up the fight for his signature campaign promise.
WASHINGTON (AP) - On their first day in the majority, House Democrats have passed a plan to re-open the government without funding President Donald Trump's promised border wall. The largely party-line votes Thursday night came after Trump made a surprise appearance at the White House briefing room, pledging to keep up the fight for his signature campaign promise.
New Congress gavels in with nod to history, warning to President Trump
The 116th Congress gaveled into session Thursday, swathed in history as lawmakers returned Nancy Pelosi to the House speaker's office and ushered in a diverse class of Democratic freshmen ready to confront President Donald Trump in a new era of divided government.
The 116th Congress gaveled into session Thursday, swathed in history as lawmakers returned Nancy Pelosi to the House speaker's office and ushered in a diverse class of Democratic freshmen ready to confront President Donald Trump in a new era of divided government.
Mark Davis: Trump vs. Romney and the shutdown
A United States senator who takes the oath of office today unloaded on President Trump's character. But he's no ordinary freshman senator. Mark Davis shares his opinion on Mitt Romney, the government shutdown, border security and more.
A United States senator who takes the oath of office today unloaded on President Trump's character. But he's no ordinary freshman senator. Mark Davis shares his opinion on Mitt Romney, the government shutdown, border security and more.
Texas Legislature to tackle school finance, tax reform and more
The Texas Legislature returns to work next week. Property taxes and school finance reform are the biggest issues on the agenda. Texas Tribune reporter Alana Rocha talked to Good Day about the problems. Lawmakers have failed over and over again to come up with a good solution.
The Texas Legislature returns to work next week. Property taxes and school finance reform are the biggest issues on the agenda. Texas Tribune reporter Alana Rocha talked to Good Day about the problems. Lawmakers have failed over and over again to come up with a good solution.
California's Nancy Pelosi becomes House speaker, makes history
Nancy Pelosi knew this moment would come, even if others had their doubts - or worked to stop her.
Nancy Pelosi knew this moment would come, even if others had their doubts - or worked to stop her.
Trump: Shutdown 'could be a long time' during White House border briefing
No one budged at President Donald Trump's White House meeting with congressional leaders Wednesday, so the partial government shutdown persisted through a 12th day over his demand for billions of dollars to build a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico. They'll try again Friday.
No one budged at President Donald Trump's White House meeting with congressional leaders Wednesday, so the partial government shutdown persisted through a 12th day over his demand for billions of dollars to build a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico. They'll try again Friday.
Trump answers Romney criticism: 'I won big, and he didn't'
WASHINGTON (AP) - Faced with biting public criticism from Republican Sen.-elect Mitt Romney, President Donald Trump pushed back Wednesday, reminding him that "I won big, and he didn't." Days away from joining the Senate's Republican majority, Romney broadly criticized Trump's policies and character in a newspaper column, arguing that the president "has not risen to...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Faced with biting public criticism from Republican Sen.-elect Mitt Romney, President Donald Trump pushed back Wednesday, reminding him that "I won big, and he didn't." Days away from joining the Senate's Republican majority, Romney broadly criticized Trump's policies and character in a newspaper column, arguing that the president "has not risen to...
US fires tear gas across Mexico border to stop migrants
TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) - U.S. authorities fired tear gas into Mexico during the first hours of the new year to repel about 150 migrants who tried to breach the border fence in Tijuana. U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a statement later Tuesday that the gas was used to target rock throwers apart from the migrants who were trying to cross.
TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) - U.S. authorities fired tear gas into Mexico during the first hours of the new year to repel about 150 migrants who tried to breach the border fence in Tijuana. U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a statement later Tuesday that the gas was used to target rock throwers apart from the migrants who were trying to cross.
Michigan restaurant offers free food to Coast Guard during govt shutdown
ST. IGNACE, Mich. (AP) - An Upper Peninsula restaurant is offering free breakfast to members of the U.S. Coast Guard during the government shutdown.
ST. IGNACE, Mich. (AP) - An Upper Peninsula restaurant is offering free breakfast to members of the U.S. Coast Guard during the government shutdown.
Timetable of Trump's pullout from Syria being questioned
Amid questions about the pace of his exit from Syria, President Donald Trump complained Monday that he's getting "bad press" for his decision to pull American troops out of the country and insisted he was simply making good on his campaign promise against U.S. involvement in "never ending wars."
Amid questions about the pace of his exit from Syria, President Donald Trump complained Monday that he's getting "bad press" for his decision to pull American troops out of the country and insisted he was simply making good on his campaign promise against U.S. involvement in "never ending wars."
President signs Ashanti Alert Act into law
The Ashanti Act is now officially a law. The law – named for Prince George’s County native Ashanti Billie, who was kidnapped and murdered in the Norfolk area – was signed by President Donald Trump on Monday.
The Ashanti Act is now officially a law. The law – named for Prince George’s County native Ashanti Billie, who was kidnapped and murdered in the Norfolk area – was signed by President Donald Trump on Monday.
Hillary Clinton calls 2018 'a dark time for our country'
Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton bid farewell to 2018 on Instagram Monday by calling the previous 365 days "a dark time for our country."
Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton bid farewell to 2018 on Instagram Monday by calling the previous 365 days "a dark time for our country."