'Dreamers' left in limbo as Senate rejects immigration bills
The Senate left hundreds of thousands of "Dreamer" immigrants in limbo Thursday, rejecting rival plans that would have spared them from deportation and strengthened the nation's border security. Senators dealt President Donald Trump an especially galling defeat as more than a quarter of fellow Republicans abandoned him on an issue that helped propel him to the White House.
The Senate left hundreds of thousands of "Dreamer" immigrants in limbo Thursday, rejecting rival plans that would have spared them from deportation and strengthened the nation's border security. Senators dealt President Donald Trump an especially galling defeat as more than a quarter of fellow Republicans abandoned him on an issue that helped propel him to the White House.
Lewisville ISD reprimanded by Texas attorney general for voting video
The Lewisville ISD superintendent got a slap on the hand this week from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for his message to teachers urging them to show up and vote.
The Lewisville ISD superintendent got a slap on the hand this week from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for his message to teachers urging them to show up and vote.
Appeals court declares Trump travel ban unconstitutional
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - President Donald Trump's latest travel ban on travelers from six largely Muslim countries is unconstitutional because it discriminates against Muslims because of their religion, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday In a 9-4 vote, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond said it examined statements made by Trump and other administration officials, as well as...
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - President Donald Trump's latest travel ban on travelers from six largely Muslim countries is unconstitutional because it discriminates against Muslims because of their religion, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday In a 9-4 vote, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond said it examined statements made by Trump and other administration officials, as well as...
Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley talks taxes and more
No one is happy about rising property taxes. And no one is taking responsibility. One usually mild-mannered politician has had enough. He's taking the discussion on the road with a series of public presentations in communities across Tarrant County.
No one is happy about rising property taxes. And no one is taking responsibility. One usually mild-mannered politician has had enough. He's taking the discussion on the road with a series of public presentations in communities across Tarrant County.
Trump breaks silence, denounces domestic violence
Breaking his silence about abuse, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he's "totally opposed to domestic violence." He commented amid growing pressure to speak out after allegations that a top White House aide had abused two former wives.
Breaking his silence about abuse, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he's "totally opposed to domestic violence." He commented amid growing pressure to speak out after allegations that a top White House aide had abused two former wives.
Trump-sought military parade could cost between $10 million and $30 million
The White House budget director said Wednesday that a military parade envisioned by President Donald Trump could cost between $10 million and $30 million, although that money is not included in the administration's new budget request.
The White House budget director said Wednesday that a military parade envisioned by President Donald Trump could cost between $10 million and $30 million, although that money is not included in the administration's new budget request.
Judge allows Dallas County elections officials to examine suspicious mail-in ballots
A judge on Wednesday gave the Dallas County District Attorney's office permission to examine any suspicious mail-in ballots after officials started seeing signs of suspicious activity ahead of March’s primaries.
A judge on Wednesday gave the Dallas County District Attorney's office permission to examine any suspicious mail-in ballots after officials started seeing signs of suspicious activity ahead of March’s primaries.
Senate moderates have immigration deal on Dreamers, wall
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate moderates reached a bipartisan agreement Wednesday aimed at balancing Democrats' fight to offer citizenship to young "Dreamer" immigrants with President Donald Trump's demands for billions to build his coveted border wall with Mexico, participants in those talks said.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate moderates reached a bipartisan agreement Wednesday aimed at balancing Democrats' fight to offer citizenship to young "Dreamer" immigrants with President Donald Trump's demands for billions to build his coveted border wall with Mexico, participants in those talks said.
Trump lawyer says he paid porn actress out of his own pocket
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's personal attorney said Tuesday he paid $130,000 out of his own pocket to a porn actress who allegedly had a sexual relationship with Trump in 2006. Michael Cohen said in a statement to The New York Times that he was not reimbursed by the Trump Organization or the Trump campaign for the payment to Stormy Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's personal attorney said Tuesday he paid $130,000 out of his own pocket to a porn actress who allegedly had a sexual relationship with Trump in 2006. Michael Cohen said in a statement to The New York Times that he was not reimbursed by the Trump Organization or the Trump campaign for the payment to Stormy Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford.
Race for North Texas state senate turns to negative ads
The race for one North Texas state senate seat is turning ugly with early voting just a week away.
The race for one North Texas state senate seat is turning ugly with early voting just a week away.
US intel sees signs of Russian meddling in midterms
Three of the nation's top intelligence officials confirmed Tuesday that they have seen evidence of Russian meddling in the upcoming midterm elections — part of what they say is Moscow's escalating cyber assault on American and European democracies.
Three of the nation's top intelligence officials confirmed Tuesday that they have seen evidence of Russian meddling in the upcoming midterm elections — part of what they say is Moscow's escalating cyber assault on American and European democracies.
Dallas County elections officials seeing suspicious activity ahead of primary
Nine months after the Dallas County District Attorney launched a voter fraud investigation, Dallas County elections officials are starting to see new suspicious activity ahead of the March primaries.
Nine months after the Dallas County District Attorney launched a voter fraud investigation, Dallas County elections officials are starting to see new suspicious activity ahead of the March primaries.
FBI says information on Trump aide sent to White House last year
WASHINGTON (AP) - FBI Director Christopher Wray said Tuesday the agency provided the White House with information twice last year about the top Trump aide who resigned as staff secretary last week after domestic violence allegations from two ex-wives became public. Wray said the bureau closed its background investigation on Rob Porter in January, weeks before the allegations were published.
WASHINGTON (AP) - FBI Director Christopher Wray said Tuesday the agency provided the White House with information twice last year about the top Trump aide who resigned as staff secretary last week after domestic violence allegations from two ex-wives became public. Wray said the bureau closed its background investigation on Rob Porter in January, weeks before the allegations were published.
North Texas midterm primaries leave 3 notable seats up for grabs
Early voting for the 2018 midterm primaries begins a week. This election, three seats now up for grabs that were previously locked down by incumbents in Republican strongholds.
Early voting for the 2018 midterm primaries begins a week. This election, three seats now up for grabs that were previously locked down by incumbents in Republican strongholds.
Trump's $4.4 trillion budget balloons deficits, cuts social safety net
President Donald Trump unveiled a $4.4 trillion budget for next year that heralds an era of $1 trillion-plus federal deficits and -- unlike the plan he released last year -- never comes close to promising a balanced ledger even after 10 years.
President Donald Trump unveiled a $4.4 trillion budget for next year that heralds an era of $1 trillion-plus federal deficits and -- unlike the plan he released last year -- never comes close to promising a balanced ledger even after 10 years.
2nd White House staffer resigns after abuse allegations
A second White House staffer has departed the Trump administration in the wake of abuse allegations.
A second White House staffer has departed the Trump administration in the wake of abuse allegations.
Trump infrastructure plan relies on state, local funding
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Monday launched a "big week" for his long-awaited infrastructure plan, which envisions spurring $1.5 trillion in spending over a decade to rebuild roads and highways. The plan would fulfill some Trump campaign goals but rely heavily on state and local government for much of the funding.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Monday launched a "big week" for his long-awaited infrastructure plan, which envisions spurring $1.5 trillion in spending over a decade to rebuild roads and highways. The plan would fulfill some Trump campaign goals but rely heavily on state and local government for much of the funding.
Trump won't declassify Democratic memo on Russia probe
Citing national security concerns, the White House on Friday formally notified the House intelligence committee that President Donald Trump is "unable" to declassify a memo drafted by Democrats that counters GOP allegations about abuse of government surveillance powers in the FBI's Russia probe.
Citing national security concerns, the White House on Friday formally notified the House intelligence committee that President Donald Trump is "unable" to declassify a memo drafted by Democrats that counters GOP allegations about abuse of government surveillance powers in the FBI's Russia probe.
Trump says it's a 'tough time' for ex-aide accused of abuse
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Friday that a former aide accused of domestic abuse by two ex-wives had done a "very good job" at the White House, adding, "We certainly wish him well." Trump emphasized that former staff secretary Rob Porter maintains his innocence, and the president made no mention of the women who have reported physical and emotional abuse.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Friday that a former aide accused of domestic abuse by two ex-wives had done a "very good job" at the White House, adding, "We certainly wish him well." Trump emphasized that former staff secretary Rob Porter maintains his innocence, and the president made no mention of the women who have reported physical and emotional abuse.
Trump signs budget deal, government to reopen
President Donald Trump on Friday signed a $400 billion budget deal that sharply boosts spending and swells the federal deficit, ending a brief federal government shutdown that happened while most Americans were home in bed and most government offices were closed, anyway.
President Donald Trump on Friday signed a $400 billion budget deal that sharply boosts spending and swells the federal deficit, ending a brief federal government shutdown that happened while most Americans were home in bed and most government offices were closed, anyway.