Trump calls reporter 'rude, terrible person' at press conference following midterm elections
President Trump's combative relationship with the media deteriorated further Wednesday with a news conference where he called some reporters rude and accused a PBS reporter of posing a racist question when she asked him about white nationalists.
President Trump's combative relationship with the media deteriorated further Wednesday with a news conference where he called some reporters rude and accused a PBS reporter of posing a racist question when she asked him about white nationalists.
Close Texas loss may not dim O'Rourke's political star
EL PASO, Texas (AP) - Beto O'Rourke didn't sound like someone giving a farewell speech after losing a Senate race in deep-red Texas by less than 3 points. If anything, the Democrat's concession to Republican Ted Cruz was a signal that voters could be hearing a lot more from him.
EL PASO, Texas (AP) - Beto O'Rourke didn't sound like someone giving a farewell speech after losing a Senate race in deep-red Texas by less than 3 points. If anything, the Democrat's concession to Republican Ted Cruz was a signal that voters could be hearing a lot more from him.
New York's Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is youngest woman elected to Congress
Political newcomer and self-described democratic socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defeated her Republican challenger, Anthony Pappas, on Tuesday, becoming the youngest woman elected to the U.S. Congress.
Political newcomer and self-described democratic socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defeated her Republican challenger, Anthony Pappas, on Tuesday, becoming the youngest woman elected to the U.S. Congress.
New Dallas County district attorney could have big effect on pending high-profile cases
Big changes are coming to the Dallas County District Attorney's Office after voters paved the way for new Democratic leadership.
Big changes are coming to the Dallas County District Attorney's Office after voters paved the way for new Democratic leadership.
Trump celebrates GOP gains, threatens House Democrats
As Washington came to grips with its new divided reality, President Donald Trump on Wednesday reveled in his party's Senate victories, mocked members of his own party who lost after not seeking his support and even suggested he may be able to govern more effectively after losing a chamber of Congress.
As Washington came to grips with its new divided reality, President Donald Trump on Wednesday reveled in his party's Senate victories, mocked members of his own party who lost after not seeking his support and even suggested he may be able to govern more effectively after losing a chamber of Congress.
Democrats make gains in the Texas Legislature
Democrats took some seats from Republicans in the Texas Legislature.
Democrats took some seats from Republicans in the Texas Legislature.
Florida passes amendment to restore felons' voting rights
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Most Florida felons who have finished their sentences will be able to vote again in future elections.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Most Florida felons who have finished their sentences will be able to vote again in future elections.
Trump celebrates GOP gains, threatens House Democrats
WASHINGTON (AP) -- As Washington came to grips with its new divided reality, President Donald Trump on Wednesday reveled in his party's Senate victories, mocked members of his own party who lost after not seeking his support and even suggested he may be able to govern more effectively after losing a chamber of Congress.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- As Washington came to grips with its new divided reality, President Donald Trump on Wednesday reveled in his party's Senate victories, mocked members of his own party who lost after not seeking his support and even suggested he may be able to govern more effectively after losing a chamber of Congress.
Ted Cruz beats Beto O'Rourke, holds on to U.S. Senate seat
In one of the most closely watched U.S. Senate races in the country, incumbent Republican Sen.Ted Cruz held on to his seat and defeated his Democratic challenger, Beto O'Rourke.
In one of the most closely watched U.S. Senate races in the country, incumbent Republican Sen.Ted Cruz held on to his seat and defeated his Democratic challenger, Beto O'Rourke.
Democrats retake the House, setting up divided government
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Democrats took back the House with a surge of fresh new candidates and an outpouring of voter enthusiasm Tuesday, breaking the GOP's monopoly on power in Washington and setting the stage for a multitude of investigations of President Donald Trump that could engulf his administration over the next two years.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Democrats took back the House with a surge of fresh new candidates and an outpouring of voter enthusiasm Tuesday, breaking the GOP's monopoly on power in Washington and setting the stage for a multitude of investigations of President Donald Trump that could engulf his administration over the next two years.
Michigan voters approve legalization of marijuana
Michigan voters have approved a ballot measure that will legalize marijuana in Michigan similar to alcohol, according to both supporters and the opposition of the bill.
Michigan voters have approved a ballot measure that will legalize marijuana in Michigan similar to alcohol, according to both supporters and the opposition of the bill.
Divisive Trump era ushers record number of women into House
WASHINGTON (AP/WTXF) -- A record number of women were elected to the House on Tuesday, nearly two years after women spilled out into the streets of Washington and in cities across the country in defiance of the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
WASHINGTON (AP/WTXF) -- A record number of women were elected to the House on Tuesday, nearly two years after women spilled out into the streets of Washington and in cities across the country in defiance of the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
Colorado elects first openly gay governor Jared Polis
The state of Colorado made history Tuesday night after voters elected the first openly gay governor.
The state of Colorado made history Tuesday night after voters elected the first openly gay governor.
GOP keeps Senate control for 2 more years, triumph for Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republicans retained Senate control Tuesday after ousting Democratic incumbents in Indiana, North Dakota and Missouri, delivering a victory to President Donald Trump by preserving the chamber as a showplace for his conservative priorities for two more years.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republicans retained Senate control Tuesday after ousting Democratic incumbents in Indiana, North Dakota and Missouri, delivering a victory to President Donald Trump by preserving the chamber as a showplace for his conservative priorities for two more years.
Voters overwhelmingly support Arlington term limits
There will be a big turnover on the Arlington City Council when term limits take effect.
There will be a big turnover on the Arlington City Council when term limits take effect.
Dallas County DA Faith Johnson concedes to John Creuzot
Longtime Dallas Judge John Creuzot unseated Dallas County District Attorney Faith Johnson.
Longtime Dallas Judge John Creuzot unseated Dallas County District Attorney Faith Johnson.
Collin Allred defeats Rep. Pete Sessions for U.S. House District 32 seat
Democratic candidate Colin Allred defeated longtime incumbent GOP Rep. Pete Sessions on Tuesday night, flipping a U.S. House seat in the Dallas-area.
Democratic candidate Colin Allred defeated longtime incumbent GOP Rep. Pete Sessions on Tuesday night, flipping a U.S. House seat in the Dallas-area.
Gov. Greg Abbott defeats Lupe Valdez to win re-election as Texas governor
Governor Greg Abbott will serve a second term as the governor of Texas after easily defeating Democratic challenger Lupe Valdez, the former Dallas County sheriff.
Governor Greg Abbott will serve a second term as the governor of Texas after easily defeating Democratic challenger Lupe Valdez, the former Dallas County sheriff.
Dead brothel owner wins election for Nevada legislative seat
LAS VEGAS (AP) - A Nevada brothel owner and reality TV star who died last month after fashioning himself as a Donald Trump-style Republican candidate has won a heavily GOP state legislative district. Dennis Hof defeated Democratic educator Lesia Romanov on Tuesday in the race for Nevada's 36th Assembly District, which includes rural communities and large stretches of desert in the southern...
LAS VEGAS (AP) - A Nevada brothel owner and reality TV star who died last month after fashioning himself as a Donald Trump-style Republican candidate has won a heavily GOP state legislative district. Dennis Hof defeated Democratic educator Lesia Romanov on Tuesday in the race for Nevada's 36th Assembly District, which includes rural communities and large stretches of desert in the southern...
VOTER'S GUIDE: 2018 midterm races to watch in Texas, North Texas
The polls are open for one of the most competitive midterm contests in recent memory. There are plenty of races statewide and locally attracting attention and that will likely be decided by only a few votes. This is a look at some of the most notable and most competitive contests. Early voting runs Oct. 22 - Nov. 2 and Election Day is Nov. 6.
The polls are open for one of the most competitive midterm contests in recent memory. There are plenty of races statewide and locally attracting attention and that will likely be decided by only a few votes. This is a look at some of the most notable and most competitive contests. Early voting runs Oct. 22 - Nov. 2 and Election Day is Nov. 6.