Is reliably red Tarrant County turning blue?
Tarrant County has been mostly-reliably red when it comes to elections. But the vote in the Senate race is an indication the landscape may be shifting.
Tarrant County has been mostly-reliably red when it comes to elections. But the vote in the Senate race is an indication the landscape may be shifting.
Democratic challenger not conceding Park Cities state house race
The Democratic challenger in a Dallas-area Texas state house contest isn’t conceding a race currently separated by only a few hundred votes.
The Democratic challenger in a Dallas-area Texas state house contest isn’t conceding a race currently separated by only a few hundred votes.
Appeals court rules against Trump on DACA immigrant policy
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A U.S. appeals court ruled Thursday that President Donald Trump cannot immediately end an Obama-era program shielding young immigrants from deportation. A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously kept in place a preliminary injunction blocking Trump's decision to phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A U.S. appeals court ruled Thursday that President Donald Trump cannot immediately end an Obama-era program shielding young immigrants from deportation. A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously kept in place a preliminary injunction blocking Trump's decision to phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
President Trump orders flags at half staff following Thousand Oaks mass shooting
President Donald Trump responded to a mass shooting at a country bar in Southern California, saying he has been "fully briefed" and ordered flags on Thursday to be flown at half staff in the aftermath.
President Donald Trump responded to a mass shooting at a country bar in Southern California, saying he has been "fully briefed" and ordered flags on Thursday to be flown at half staff in the aftermath.
White House suspends CNN reporter Jim Acosta's press pass
After a testy exchange with President Donald Trump during a post-midterm election news conference on Wednesday, CNN chief White House correspondent Jim Acosta has had his White House press credential suspended.
After a testy exchange with President Donald Trump during a post-midterm election news conference on Wednesday, CNN chief White House correspondent Jim Acosta has had his White House press credential suspended.
Newly-elected Congressman Colin Allred reacts to latest mass shooting
The shooting in Thousand Oaks, Calif. was a reality check for a newly-elected member of Congress from North Texas.
The shooting in Thousand Oaks, Calif. was a reality check for a newly-elected member of Congress from North Texas.
Jeff Sessions submits resignation to President Trump 'at your request'
Attorney General Jeff Sessions was pushed out Wednesday after enduring more than a year of blistering and personal attacks from President Donald Trump, who inserted in his place a Republican Party loyalist with authority to oversee the remainder of the special counsel's Russia investigation.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions was pushed out Wednesday after enduring more than a year of blistering and personal attacks from President Donald Trump, who inserted in his place a Republican Party loyalist with authority to oversee the remainder of the special counsel's Russia investigation.
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.