Gov. Abbott to sign cell phone ban bill today
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will sign a bill today that bans cell phones and other electronic devices in schools. Here's what we know.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will sign a bill today that bans cell phones and other electronic devices in schools. Here's what we know.
Trump unveils new tariffs that go into effect in 7 days: What to know
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that would have new tariffs on a wide swath of U.S. trading partners to go into effect in seven days.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that would have new tariffs on a wide swath of U.S. trading partners to go into effect in seven days.
Kerr County officials defend flood response in hearing
A public hearing on the fatal July 4 flash floods in Kerr County, Texas, revealed that officials believe no alert system could have prevented the disaster, while victims' families and a state official are calling for changes and criticizing the local judge's absence.
A public hearing on the fatal July 4 flash floods in Kerr County, Texas, revealed that officials believe no alert system could have prevented the disaster, while victims' families and a state official are calling for changes and criticizing the local judge's absence.
Trump gives drug companies deadline to lower ‘abusive’ prices
President Donald Trump is giving 17 drug companies a 60-day deadline to reduce prices. Here’s what we know.
President Donald Trump is giving 17 drug companies a 60-day deadline to reduce prices. Here’s what we know.
'Trump accounts' for newborns could grow to $1.9M, Treasury says
Even without additional contributions beyond the initial $1K deposit, the Treasury estimates the account could grow to $13,800 in 18 years.
Even without additional contributions beyond the initial $1K deposit, the Treasury estimates the account could grow to $13,800 in 18 years.
American families could get $2,400 rebate checks from tariff money
A GOP senator has introduced a bill to send tariff rebate checks to Americans, days after President Trump floated the idea.
A GOP senator has introduced a bill to send tariff rebate checks to Americans, days after President Trump floated the idea.
Democrats invoke rare Senate rule to demand DOJ release Epstein files
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he was compelling the Justice Department and FBI to release the Jeffrey Epstein files though a century-old law.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he was compelling the Justice Department and FBI to release the Jeffrey Epstein files though a century-old law.
New Texas map to drastically shift Democratic seats
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump said he would like to gain five congressional seats through a midterm redistricting effort in the state.
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump said he would like to gain five congressional seats through a midterm redistricting effort in the state.
Sen. Booker: Democrats ‘complicit’ in Trump agenda, Klobuchar fires back
In a tense debate on the Senate Floor, Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey took issue with Minnesota’s Amy Klobuchar over what he saw as colleagues being "complicit" in President Trump's agenda.
In a tense debate on the Senate Floor, Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey took issue with Minnesota’s Amy Klobuchar over what he saw as colleagues being "complicit" in President Trump's agenda.
Proposed Texas redistricting map targets Democrat seats
Texas lawmakers released the first draft of the newly proposed congressional map on Wednesday. The new map would shift several democratically held seats in the state as President Trump has said he would like to see Republicans gain five seats in the U.S. House of Representatives through Texas' redistricting.
Texas lawmakers released the first draft of the newly proposed congressional map on Wednesday. The new map would shift several democratically held seats in the state as President Trump has said he would like to see Republicans gain five seats in the U.S. House of Representatives through Texas' redistricting.
Proposed Texas redistricting map would drastically shift Democrat-held seats
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump said he would like to gain five congressional seats through a midterm redistricting effort in the state.
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump said he would like to gain five congressional seats through a midterm redistricting effort in the state.
Dr. Susan Monarez confirmed as CDC director in a first from Senate
Dr. Susan Monarez will now lead an agency which has been hit by staff downsizing and policy changes.
Dr. Susan Monarez will now lead an agency which has been hit by staff downsizing and policy changes.
Ghislaine Maxwell willing to answer more questions if she gets immunity
Ghislaine Maxwell wants immunity in exchange for testifying before Congress as it investigates the Epstein case and whether the Justice Department should release more information.
Ghislaine Maxwell wants immunity in exchange for testifying before Congress as it investigates the Epstein case and whether the Justice Department should release more information.
Senate approves Trump's lawyer as Federal Judge
President Trump's former attorney was confirmed as a Federal Appeals Court Judge. Here's what we know about Emil Bove.
President Trump's former attorney was confirmed as a Federal Appeals Court Judge. Here's what we know about Emil Bove.
TX Democrats on leaving state to block redistricting
With the looming proposal to redraw Texas? congressional districts, the prospect of leaving the state to prevent a vote is appealing to some critics.
With the looming proposal to redraw Texas? congressional districts, the prospect of leaving the state to prevent a vote is appealing to some critics.
Congress working on legislation to overhaul air safety
Family members are turning their grief into action after losing loved ones onboard an American Airlines flight that exploded over the Potomac River in January. After colliding with a military helicopter, they're supporting new legislation requiring all aircraft, military and civilian, to use a new broadcast system.
Family members are turning their grief into action after losing loved ones onboard an American Airlines flight that exploded over the Potomac River in January. After colliding with a military helicopter, they're supporting new legislation requiring all aircraft, military and civilian, to use a new broadcast system.
DC plane crash: Ted Cruz, Sean Duffy call for aviation safety reform after deadly collision
It's been six months since 67 people were killed in a midair collision over the Potomac River, and now lawmakers say they are taking steps to make the skies safer as the investigation into the crash continues.
It's been six months since 67 people were killed in a midair collision over the Potomac River, and now lawmakers say they are taking steps to make the skies safer as the investigation into the crash continues.
Community voices concerns over redistricting
Hundreds attended a public hearing in Arlington over a plan to redraw the state's congressional districts.
Hundreds attended a public hearing in Arlington over a plan to redraw the state's congressional districts.
Trump sets new ceasefire deadline giving Russia less than two weeks to end Ukraine war
President Donald Trump says he's "very disappointed" in Russian President Vladimir Putin following massive Russian missile strikes on Ukraine that prompted both Kyiv and Poland to scramble for fighter jets.
President Donald Trump says he's "very disappointed" in Russian President Vladimir Putin following massive Russian missile strikes on Ukraine that prompted both Kyiv and Poland to scramble for fighter jets.
Strong pushback against TX redrawing congressional maps
Amidst strong public opposition, Texas lawmakers are holding hearings on redrawing congressional maps at President Trump's urging, despite previous claims of "race-blind" maps and concerns about disenfranchising minority voters.
Amidst strong public opposition, Texas lawmakers are holding hearings on redrawing congressional maps at President Trump's urging, despite previous claims of "race-blind" maps and concerns about disenfranchising minority voters.