Texas Special Session may end early, leaving key bills in limbo

Texas lawmakers are in a special session to address flood safety and other issues, but the session may conclude early with some key bills still unresolved.

Trump to order federal intervention in Chicago and Baltimore

President Trump said that he will direct federal law enforcement intervention in Chicago and Baltimore, according to the Associated Press.

Texas law bans disposable vapes and THC-infused vapes.
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A new�Texas�law bans nicotine disposable vapes imported from China and THC-infused vapes. The law passed during the regular session and took effect on Monday.

'We're going in': Trump to deploy National Guard to Chicago, Pritzker pushes back

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he plans to deploy the National Guard to Chicago in an effort to curb violent crime, though he did not provide a timeline.

Camps oppose proposed Texas flood safety laws
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Texas lawmakers are facing pushback from some youth camps as they craft new laws in the wake of July's deadly flooding.

Trump to award Rudy Giuliani Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Trump announced on Monday that he's awarding former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

New Texas laws now in effect: List

More than 830 bills passed by the Texas Legislature went into effect on Monday. The laws include changes to Texas schools, abortion policies and medical marijuana.

New Texas laws tackle abortion, and religious displays
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More than 800 new Texas laws, many of them centered on "culture war" issues, will take effect on September 1, including new rules for displaying the Ten Commandments in schools and a ban on public funds for out-of-state abortions.

New Texas laws tackle abortion, medical marijuana, and religious displays in schools

More than 800 new Texas laws, many of them centered on "culture war" issues, will take effect on September 1, including new rules for displaying the Ten Commandments in schools and a ban on public funds for out-of-state abortions.

Trump says he will require voter ID with executive order

President Donald Trump says he plans to sign an executive order aimed at requiring voter ID in elections across the country.

John Cornyn on facing Ken Paxton | Texas: The Issue Is
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In this week's episode, Steven Dial talks to Sen. John Cornyn about his upcoming political race against Attorney General Ken Paxton, as well as redrawing congressional districts and more.

Trump’s sweeping tariffs ruled as illegal by federal appeals court

A federal appeals court has ruled President Donald Trump illegally used emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs. Here's what we know.

Bill clamping down on abortion pills nears Gov. Abbott's desk

The Texas House passed a bill that would allow private citizens to sue anyone who makes, distributes or mails abortion medication to Texas.

'Bathroom Bill' advances through Texas House
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State lawmakers may restrict which public restrooms transgender individuals can use. Late Thursday night, the Texas House passed a bill packed with bathroom regulations.

Texas lawmakers make ivermectin access easier
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State lawmakers approved a drug that normally treats or prevents parasitic infections like worms in livestock and pets to be available for human use over the counter, without a prescription.

Ken Paxton investigates Plano ISD for antisemitism
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Plano ISD, accusing the district of promoting antisemitism through its curriculum and allowing pro-Palestinian student walkouts.

CDC faces leadership crisis as director ousted, senior officials resign

Dr. Susan Monarez, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has been fired after less than one month in the job.