Epstein files: discharge petition gains signatures needed to force US House vote
A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.
Rev. Jesse Jackson hospitalized in Chicago, family confirms
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has been hospitalized in Chicago, his family said Wednesday.
Trump signs stopgap bill, ending government shutdown
The House voted Wednesday to end the government shutdown after the Senate agreed on a bill earlier this week to reopen the government.
Trump signs bill ending historic government shutdown
The House vote on Wednesday was 222-209.
Former Congressman Chris Bell enters Texas governor’s race, pledging ethics reform
Former U.S. Rep. Chris Bell, a Houston Democrat, announced his second bid for Texas governor on a platform centered on ethics reform and public education, directly challenging incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
Dallas moves mayoral, city council elections to November
Dallas residents will now elect new leaders in November instead of May. The goal is to increase voter turnout and reduce the expenses for holding multiple elections.
Dr. Oz jumps in after man collapses during Oval Office press conference
A drug executive collapsed in the Oval Office while President Donald Trump was announcing a deal with drugmakers to reduce prices. Here's what we know.
Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding cuts hearing today
The legal fight continues Wednesday over the Medicaid funding cuts to Planned Parenthood, which was targeted in President Trump’s tax and spending cut bill this summer.
Epstein emails say Trump 'spent hours' with one of Epstein's victims
Emails between Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell called Trump a “dog that hasn’t barked” and said “of course” he knew about the underage girls Epstein was trafficking.
Government could reopen as soon as today
The House will be back in session today to vote on a bill to reopen the government during the longest shutdown in history.
Texas business owners concerned over possible THC ban
Nearly all THC products would be banned in Texas, and many other states, if a new rule buried in the federal spending bill passes the house tomorrow.
THC ban in spending bill sparks backlash from Texas business owners
A federal spending bill aimed at reopening the government also threatens to ban nearly all hemp-derived THC products, sparking debate among Texas business owners and lawmakers.
Trump endorses Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for reelection
The endorsement comes days after Abbott announced his campaign for his fourth term in office.
Supreme Court extends order blocking full SNAP payments
The order will expire just before midnight Thursday.
Crockett & Van Duyne on Elections | Texas: The Issue Is
The dust has settled on the November 2025 election. There were no big surprises with Democrats picking up the New York mayor, Virginia governor, and New Jersey governor. California voters also supported redistricting. FOX's Steven Dial talked to Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Beth Van Duyne about if this will be momentum for Democrats or a flash in the pan heading into midterms.
Is a new stimulus payment coming? November 2025 IRS direct deposit fact check
Trump's $2,000 tariff dividend is fueling a new stimulus buzz.