Senate to hear from Comey; Dems raise new Session questions
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former FBI director James Comey is set to testify June 8 before the Senate intelligence committee investigating Russian activities during last year's election.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former FBI director James Comey is set to testify June 8 before the Senate intelligence committee investigating Russian activities during last year's election.
Trump waives law forcing US move its embassy to Jerusalem
President Donald Trump has temporarily waived a law requiring the U.S. to move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.
President Donald Trump has temporarily waived a law requiring the U.S. to move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.
Lt. Gov. Patrick blames Speaker Straus for failure of bathroom bill, property tax reform
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said Wednesday the legislative session that just wrapped up was successful, but divided.
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said Wednesday the legislative session that just wrapped up was successful, but divided.
Nancy Pelosi rallies Democrats, workers at Dallas union hall
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and other liberal leaders held a “resistance rally” in Dallas on Wednesday.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and other liberal leaders held a “resistance rally” in Dallas on Wednesday.
CNN cuts ties with Kathy Griffin amid Trump photo shoot controversy
CNN has cut ties with Kathy Griffin after video depicting her holding President Donald Trump's severed head.
CNN has cut ties with Kathy Griffin after video depicting her holding President Donald Trump's severed head.
Trump to world leaders: Call me maybe - on my cell phone
President Donald Trump has been handing out his cellphone number to world leaders and urging them to call him directly, an unusual invitation that breaks diplomatic protocol and is raising concerns about the security and secrecy of the U.S. commander in chief's communications.
President Donald Trump has been handing out his cellphone number to world leaders and urging them to call him directly, an unusual invitation that breaks diplomatic protocol and is raising concerns about the security and secrecy of the U.S. commander in chief's communications.
Abbott won't rule out 'bathroom bill' in special session
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott won't rule out including a North Carolina-style "bathroom bill" targeting transgender people if he chooses to call lawmakers back to work for a special legislative session. Abbott said Wednesday he's still waiting for the state comptroller to certify a budget approved during the regular 140-day session that just concluded.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott won't rule out including a North Carolina-style "bathroom bill" targeting transgender people if he chooses to call lawmakers back to work for a special legislative session. Abbott said Wednesday he's still waiting for the state comptroller to certify a budget approved during the regular 140-day session that just concluded.
Governor signs sweeping child welfare overhaul into law
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a trio of new laws meant to improve Texas' troubled foster care system. The Republican endorsed the legislation ringed by state lawmakers from both parties at the headquarters of Texas' family services department Wednesday.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a trio of new laws meant to improve Texas' troubled foster care system. The Republican endorsed the legislation ringed by state lawmakers from both parties at the headquarters of Texas' family services department Wednesday.
Pentagon missile defense program scores direct hit
A U.S. interceptor scored a direct hit and appeared to result in the "complete obliteration" of a mock warhead over the Pacific Ocean in what the Pentagon said Wednesday was a realistic test that mirrored the missile threat from North Korea and Iran.
A U.S. interceptor scored a direct hit and appeared to result in the "complete obliteration" of a mock warhead over the Pacific Ocean in what the Pentagon said Wednesday was a realistic test that mirrored the missile threat from North Korea and Iran.
Two polls show low approval numbers for President Trump
Two polls released Tuesday show President Donald Trump is still suffering from low approval numbers.
Two polls released Tuesday show President Donald Trump is still suffering from low approval numbers.
White House official: Trump planning to pull US from Paris deal
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A White House official says President Donald Trump is expected to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate accord.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A White House official says President Donald Trump is expected to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate accord.
St. Rep. Jason Villalba talks legislative scuffles, unfinished business
State Representative Jason Villalba, a Dallas Republican, is back home after the 85th Texas Legislature. He talks about things getting nasty during protests over the sanctuary cities law and unfinished business that was a top priority for Senate Republicans and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick -- the transgender bathroom bill.
State Representative Jason Villalba, a Dallas Republican, is back home after the 85th Texas Legislature. He talks about things getting nasty during protests over the sanctuary cities law and unfinished business that was a top priority for Senate Republicans and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick -- the transgender bathroom bill.
Kathy Griffin apologizes for Trump photo: 'I went too far'
Kathy Griffin says went way too far when she appeared in a brief video Tuesday holding what looked like President Donald Trump's bloody, severed head.
Kathy Griffin says went way too far when she appeared in a brief video Tuesday holding what looked like President Donald Trump's bloody, severed head.
White House communications director resigns amid tensions
A top White House communications staffer has resigned as President Donald Trump considers a major staff overhaul amid intensifying inquiries into his campaign's dealings with Russia.
A top White House communications staffer has resigned as President Donald Trump considers a major staff overhaul amid intensifying inquiries into his campaign's dealings with Russia.
Protest sparks Texas lawmaker threats of gun violence
Hundreds of protesters opposing Texas' tough new anti-"sanctuary cities" law launched a raucous demonstration from the public gallery in the Texas House on Monday, briefly halting work and prompting lawmakers on the floor below to scuffle - and even threaten gun violence - as tense divides over hardline immigration policies boiled over.
Hundreds of protesters opposing Texas' tough new anti-"sanctuary cities" law launched a raucous demonstration from the public gallery in the Texas House on Monday, briefly halting work and prompting lawmakers on the floor below to scuffle - and even threaten gun violence - as tense divides over hardline immigration policies boiled over.
Kushner's Russia ties questioned as Trump cites media 'lies'
Congressional Democrats on Sunday demanded to hear directly from top White House adviser Jared Kushner over allegations of proposed secret back-channel communications with Russia, saying the security clearance of President Donald Trump's son-in-law may need to be revoked.
Congressional Democrats on Sunday demanded to hear directly from top White House adviser Jared Kushner over allegations of proposed secret back-channel communications with Russia, saying the security clearance of President Donald Trump's son-in-law may need to be revoked.
Judge dismisses lawsuit against Clinton by Benghazi families
A federal judge threw out a lawsuit against Hillary Clinton by the parents of two Americans killed in the U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya, ruling the former secretary of state didn't defame them when disputing allegations that she had lied.
A federal judge threw out a lawsuit against Hillary Clinton by the parents of two Americans killed in the U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya, ruling the former secretary of state didn't defame them when disputing allegations that she had lied.
Report: Kushner wanted secret communications channel with Russia
Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and one of the senior advisers in the Trump administration, was seeking a private communications channel with the Kremlin, according to a new report in The Washington Post.
Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and one of the senior advisers in the Trump administration, was seeking a private communications channel with the Kremlin, according to a new report in The Washington Post.
Governor signs law making Texas gun fees nation's lowest
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Gov. Greg Abbott has visited a gun range to sign a law reducing Texas' fees for licenses to carry handguns to the lowest in the nation. The Republican endorsed Friday a law dropping to $40, from $140, the cost of first-time permits, and from $70 to $40 fees for 5-year-renewals. Abbott then took target practice, as he often does after signing gun bills. The National...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Gov. Greg Abbott has visited a gun range to sign a law reducing Texas' fees for licenses to carry handguns to the lowest in the nation. The Republican endorsed Friday a law dropping to $40, from $140, the cost of first-time permits, and from $70 to $40 fees for 5-year-renewals. Abbott then took target practice, as he often does after signing gun bills. The National...
Law makes penalties harsher for improper teacher-student relationships
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Gov. Greg Abbott has signed into law a crackdown on inappropriate relationships between teachers and students. The measure requires principals and superintendents to report inappropriate teacher-student relationships or face jail time and fines up to $10,000. The teacher's family could also lose access to the teacher's pension. It further mandates that a teacher...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Gov. Greg Abbott has signed into law a crackdown on inappropriate relationships between teachers and students. The measure requires principals and superintendents to report inappropriate teacher-student relationships or face jail time and fines up to $10,000. The teacher's family could also lose access to the teacher's pension. It further mandates that a teacher...