Political violence a major hurdle for LGBTQ+ candidates, report finds
A new report is raising concerns about the growing level of political violence and intimidation faced by LGBTQ+ candidates seeking public office across the United States.
A new report is raising concerns about the growing level of political violence and intimidation faced by LGBTQ+ candidates seeking public office across the United States.
Abbott asks feds to pay back $10 billion for border security operation
Texas has formally asked the federal government to pay back more than $10 billion used for the state’s border security efforts.
Texas has formally asked the federal government to pay back more than $10 billion used for the state’s border security efforts.
Judge bans Trump from enforcing proof of citizenship requirement to vote
A federal judge has blocked a key provision of President Donald Trump’s first election executive order, striking down a requirement that would have called for individuals to provide documented proof of citizenship to register to vote.
A federal judge has blocked a key provision of President Donald Trump’s first election executive order, striking down a requirement that would have called for individuals to provide documented proof of citizenship to register to vote.
Georgia's Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's done with Republican Party
Former Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene says she no longer supports the Republican Party.
Former Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene says she no longer supports the Republican Party.
Paxton vs. Talarico: Here's how they stack up in the latest poll
The latest poll from The Texas Politics Project shows an extremely close race between Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. James Talarico for U.S. Senate.
The latest poll from The Texas Politics Project shows an extremely close race between Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. James Talarico for U.S. Senate.
House committee approves new social media rules for children
Legislators are moving forward with an effort to protect kids online after the House Energy and Commerce Committee reached a bipartisan agreement on a new package of social media regulations.
Legislators are moving forward with an effort to protect kids online after the House Energy and Commerce Committee reached a bipartisan agreement on a new package of social media regulations.
Judge blocks Trump administration’s database to check citizenship, personal information
A federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used.
A federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used.
Alan Greenspan, economist, former Federal Reserve chairman, dies at 100
Former chairman of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve System, Alan Greenspan, died on Monday at the age of 100.
Former chairman of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve System, Alan Greenspan, died on Monday at the age of 100.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will step down as leader of the governing Labour Party, ending a tenure that lasted less than two years after his landslide victory in 2024.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will step down as leader of the governing Labour Party, ending a tenure that lasted less than two years after his landslide victory in 2024.
Felony warning issued as arrests reported at Reflecting Pool
Federal officials warn visitors that taking paint chips, debris or other materials from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during cleanup of an algae bloom could lead to felony charges.
Federal officials warn visitors that taking paint chips, debris or other materials from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during cleanup of an algae bloom could lead to felony charges.
Federal judge sides with Trump administration on releasing Biden interview, gives three weeks for appeal
The audio and transcript of an interview between former President Joe Biden and a ghostwriter can be released to a conservative group, a federal judge ruled Friday.
The audio and transcript of an interview between former President Joe Biden and a ghostwriter can be released to a conservative group, a federal judge ruled Friday.
Paxton says he supports IVF in pivot from Texas GOP platform
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he supports in vitro fertilization and would co-sponsor a bill to secure access if elected to the U.S. Senate.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he supports in vitro fertilization and would co-sponsor a bill to secure access if elected to the U.S. Senate.
Water and Ballots | Battleground Texas
Battleground Texas breaks down a contentious local water crisis in Corpus Christi, and a symbolic legal challenge aiming to make it easier for independent candidates to get on the ballot.
Battleground Texas breaks down a contentious local water crisis in Corpus Christi, and a symbolic legal challenge aiming to make it easier for independent candidates to get on the ballot.
Trump administration to cut student loan interest rates
With millions of student loan borrowers in default, the Trump administration announced a plan for a slight reduction in student loan interest rates to provide some relief for borrowers paying back their loans.
With millions of student loan borrowers in default, the Trump administration announced a plan for a slight reduction in student loan interest rates to provide some relief for borrowers paying back their loans.
Far-right influencer Jake Lang banned from Texas, court records show
Far-right influencer Jake Lang is officially banned from entering the state of Texas unless he's appearing in court, according to new judicial records.
Far-right influencer Jake Lang is officially banned from entering the state of Texas unless he's appearing in court, according to new judicial records.
Far-right influencer Jake Lang has bond reduced for June 10 trespassing arrest in Frisco
The bond amount for a far-right influencer arrested in Collin County earlier this month has been reduced, according to court records.
The bond amount for a far-right influencer arrested in Collin County earlier this month has been reduced, according to court records.
Supreme Court rules in favor of Dallas man in gun case
North Texas resident Ali Hemani, seen at the center of the photo, was never charged with a crime or accused of using a weapon under the influence. Supreme Court justices agree with his legal team that a law barring him from owning a gun just because he admitted to marijuana use violates the Second Amendment.
North Texas resident Ali Hemani, seen at the center of the photo, was never charged with a crime or accused of using a weapon under the influence. Supreme Court justices agree with his legal team that a law barring him from owning a gun just because he admitted to marijuana use violates the Second Amendment.
Major decisions expected today from Supreme Court
The high court is expected to hand down decisions in several landmark cases today. Here's what's ahead.
The high court is expected to hand down decisions in several landmark cases today. Here's what's ahead.
Fox News Poll: Most rate the economy negatively, including half of Republicans
It’s less than five months until the midterm elections and voters are not happy with what’s in their wallets.
It’s less than five months until the midterm elections and voters are not happy with what’s in their wallets.
Transgender people won’t face criminal charges for using public restrooms in Idaho, judge rules
Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.
Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.