Abbott wants Texas' top teachers to earn six figures
Gov. Greg Abbott wants the state’s best teachers to earn a six-figure salary. Few teachers disagree with that idea but many still question where the money will come from.
Gov. Greg Abbott wants the state’s best teachers to earn a six-figure salary. Few teachers disagree with that idea but many still question where the money will come from.
Pence visiting Texas for Hurricane Harvey anniversary
Vice President Mike Pence will return to check on the progress of those rebuilding after Hurricane Harvey.
Vice President Mike Pence will return to check on the progress of those rebuilding after Hurricane Harvey.
What Cohen's plea and Manafort's verdict mean for Trump
A bad day in court for his former associates could foreshadow hard days ahead for President Donald Trump. But it's unlikely he'll find himself in a courtroom facing criminal charges, at least while he's president.
A bad day in court for his former associates could foreshadow hard days ahead for President Donald Trump. But it's unlikely he'll find himself in a courtroom facing criminal charges, at least while he's president.
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort found guilty of 8 charges
The jury in the financial fraud trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort suggested to the judge Tuesday that it was stuck on at least one count in the case.
The jury in the financial fraud trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort suggested to the judge Tuesday that it was stuck on at least one count in the case.
Michael Cohen pleads guilty, implicates Trump in hush-money scheme
Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer and "fixer," pleaded guilty Tuesday to campaign-finance violations and other charges, saying he and Trump arranged the payment of hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels and a former Playboy model to influence the election.
Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer and "fixer," pleaded guilty Tuesday to campaign-finance violations and other charges, saying he and Trump arranged the payment of hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels and a former Playboy model to influence the election.
Former sheriff Lupe Valdez' missing gun found
A missing gun that was loaned to Texas Democratic nominee for governor Lupe Valdez has been found. It was apparently in the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office’s property room the whole time.
A missing gun that was loaned to Texas Democratic nominee for governor Lupe Valdez has been found. It was apparently in the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office’s property room the whole time.
Microsoft uncovers more Russian hacking attempts ahead of 2018 midterms
Microsoft has uncovered new Russian hacking efforts targeting U.S. political groups ahead of the midterm elections.
Microsoft has uncovered new Russian hacking efforts targeting U.S. political groups ahead of the midterm elections.
Melania Trump addresses federal conference on cyberbullying
ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) - Melania Trump talked up the importance of teaching children positive cyber habits Monday on the same morning that her husband sent tweets deriding current and former U.S. officials, including one message referring to a former CIA director as a "political hack."
ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) - Melania Trump talked up the importance of teaching children positive cyber habits Monday on the same morning that her husband sent tweets deriding current and former U.S. officials, including one message referring to a former CIA director as a "political hack."
The Trump Presidency: Security clearance reaction and more political headlines
Political analyst Dr. Victoria Farrar-Myers from SMU's Dedman College shares her thoughts on a whirlwind week in politics.
Political analyst Dr. Victoria Farrar-Myers from SMU's Dedman College shares her thoughts on a whirlwind week in politics.
Trump blames DC, as military parade plans unravel over costs
The cancellation of President Donald Trump's Veterans Day parade came swiftly when senior White House and Pentagon leaders saw the estimated $92 million price tag play out in public, setting off a chaotic volley of tweets and accusations between the president and the mayor of the nation's capital.
The cancellation of President Donald Trump's Veterans Day parade came swiftly when senior White House and Pentagon leaders saw the estimated $92 million price tag play out in public, setting off a chaotic volley of tweets and accusations between the president and the mayor of the nation's capital.
Pentagon delays Trump's military parade until at least 2019
A U.S. official says the Veterans Day military parade ordered up by President Donald Trump would cost about $92 million — more than three times the maximum initial estimate.
A U.S. official says the Veterans Day military parade ordered up by President Donald Trump would cost about $92 million — more than three times the maximum initial estimate.
Newspapers nationwide denouncing Trump's attacks on the press
Newspaper opinion sections nationwide have launched a coordinated response to President Donald Trump's attacks on the media.
Newspaper opinion sections nationwide have launched a coordinated response to President Donald Trump's attacks on the media.
Jury to begin deliberating in Manafort financial fraud trial
Paul Manafort lied to keep himself flush with cash for his luxurious lifestyle and lied some more to procure millions in bank loans when his income dropped off, prosecutors told jurors Wednesday in closing arguments at the former Trump campaign chairman's financial fraud trial. Jurors will begin deliberations Thursday.
Paul Manafort lied to keep himself flush with cash for his luxurious lifestyle and lied some more to procure millions in bank loans when his income dropped off, prosecutors told jurors Wednesday in closing arguments at the former Trump campaign chairman's financial fraud trial. Jurors will begin deliberations Thursday.
White House admits error for false claim on black employment
The White House has acknowledged error in its false claim that President Donald Trump created three times as many jobs for African-Americans than President Barack Obama.
The White House has acknowledged error in its false claim that President Donald Trump created three times as many jobs for African-Americans than President Barack Obama.
Sen. Ted Cruz meets with supporters in McKinney during campaign stop
With less than three months away from Election Day, the race between U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and U.S. Congressman Beto O'Rourke is tight.
With less than three months away from Election Day, the race between U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and U.S. Congressman Beto O'Rourke is tight.
Paul Manafort Trial: Defense for former Trump campaign chairman rests without calling witnesses
Paul Manafort's defense rested its case Tuesday without calling any witnesses in the former Trump campaign chairman's tax evasion and fraud trial. Manafort himself chose not to testify.
Paul Manafort's defense rested its case Tuesday without calling any witnesses in the former Trump campaign chairman's tax evasion and fraud trial. Manafort himself chose not to testify.
Trump campaign takes legal action against Omarosa alleging breach of confidentiality agreement
President Donald Trump's campaign is filing an arbitration action against former aide Omarosa Manigault Newman alleging breach of a secrecy agreement.
President Donald Trump's campaign is filing an arbitration action against former aide Omarosa Manigault Newman alleging breach of a secrecy agreement.
Trump calls former aide Omarosa a 'dog'
President Donald Trump escalated his messy clash with former aide Omarosa Manigault Newman on Tuesday, referring to the longtime colleague, who had been the top African-American in his White House, as "that dog!"
President Donald Trump escalated his messy clash with former aide Omarosa Manigault Newman on Tuesday, referring to the longtime colleague, who had been the top African-American in his White House, as "that dog!"
Paul Manafort Trial: Prosecution rests in fraud trial of former Trump campaign chairman
Prosecutors on Monday rested their tax evasion and bank fraud case against Paul Manafort, a longtime Washington operator .and President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman
Prosecutors on Monday rested their tax evasion and bank fraud case against Paul Manafort, a longtime Washington operator .and President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman
Beto O'Rourke continues intense campaign to compete with Ted Cruz
Beto O'Rourke is having to hit the ground hard and spend a lot of time persuading voters to support his campaign.
Beto O'Rourke is having to hit the ground hard and spend a lot of time persuading voters to support his campaign.