Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett facing censure for comments against Gov. Abbott
Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is facing potential censure by House colleagues for a controversial comment aimed at Governor Greg Abbott.
State suspends midwife license of Houston-area woman accused of illegally performing abortions
The license of a Houston-area midwife has been suspended by the state pending the outcome of her criminal charges.
'The Atlantic' publishes Signal group chat that shared attack plans
The Atlantic has released excerpts of the Signal group chat that top U.S. security officials used to discuss plans for the military to attack the Houthis in Yemen. A journalist was included in the chat.
Now vs. then: What Trump officials have said about classified information
President Trump has downplayed the use of a Signal group chat to discuss military attack plans, but he had plenty to say when Hillary Clinton used a private email server.
Sen. John Cornyn officially launches reelection campaign
Sen. John Cornyn officially announced he would seek reelection to the Senate Wednesday.
White House to pause grants for Planned Parenthood, others: report
Planned Parenthood could be stripped of millions of dollars in grant funding while the Trump administration ensures it has eliminated diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Signal app war plan leak broke the law, Texas expert says
A Texas expert on government transparency requirements believes the leak of "war plans" by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and others may well have violated laws governing retention of government records.
Trump executive order takes aim at voting by undocumented migrants
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at preventing undocumented immigrants from voting.
What does it mean to be censured?
Texas Congressman Randy Weber says he plans to file a censure resolution against U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) after she called Texas Gov. Greg Abbott “Hot Wheels" at an event over the weekend.
RFK Jr. reportedly plans to ban pharmaceutical ads on TV
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. settles into his role as President Donald Trump’s health secretary, one major promise he’s made is still on table - banning pharmaceutical ads.
Michelle Obama says she’ll never run for president, calls it ‘unthinkable’
Michelle Obama says running for president is “never gonna happen," citing her daughters and family life as the key reason she’s ruled out politics entirely—even as rumors continue.
Texas lawmakers debate bill banning soda, candy from SNAP benefits
Texas lawmakers are debating a bill that would prevent people from using SNAP benefits on junk food like soda, candy, chips, and cookies
Supreme Court rejects appeal of Texas death row inmate convicted of stabbing Austin teen
The United States Supreme Court rejected an appeal from a Texas death row inmate convicted of sexually assaulting and stabbing an Austin high school student to death. Evidence presented in the case has been called into question.
Schumer refuses to step down as Senate Dem leader, defends shutdown vote
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has refused to step down from his leadership position, as Democratic infighting worsens while the party struggles to agree on messaging to challenge President Donald Trump.
Mia Love, 1st Black Republican woman elected to Congress, dies at 49
Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love of Utah, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, has died at 49, according to a statement posted by her family. Here's what to know.
National Association of Letter Carriers protests possible changes to USPS
The organization claims the proposed changes would eliminate USPS leadership and abolish regulatory oversight, which put employees' jobs at risk and threaten the ability to deliver everywhere at the same price.
Texas bill would ban phones from classrooms | Texas: The Issue Is
The bill would require classrooms to designate a secure, out-of-sight area to keep phones during instructional times.
Pentagon announces investigation into leaks, which could include polygraph tests
The Pentagon said its intelligence and law enforcement arms are probing 'recent unauthorized disclosures' of national security information.
Ken Paxton impeachment trial cost taxpayers $5.1M, state audit finds
A state audit of the Ken Paxton impeachment trial shows 86% of expenses in the trial came from contracted services such as attorneys and investigators.
U.S. Department of Education dismantled: What does it mean for Texas?
On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. But some Texas education advocates are worried about funds being allocated by the state, rather than overseen federally.