Auto workers' historic strike across big three
The historic "strike declaration" by the United Auto Workers Union, simultaneously impacting all three major American car makers, raises concerns about its potential impact on the economy, with critics attributing the labor unrest to President Biden's strong union support.
AG Ken Paxton's impeachment trial: Quest for greater power
With Ken Paxton's impeachment acquittal and his close ties to Trump, it seems he might be eyeing higher political positions, potentially posing a challenge to figures like Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick.
AG Ken Paxton's impeachment trial: Questions of due process
Ann Johnson, a House prosecutor, accuses the Texas Senate of allowing the allegedly corrupt Ken Paxton to stay in office, questioning whether the rushed impeachment process in late May ultimately impacted the outcome.
AG Ken Paxton's impeachment trial: Senate votes not guilty
Houston attorneys Buzbee and Cogdell achieved a sweeping acquittal for AG Ken Paxton in a Senate trial denounced as political, with Republicans voting not guilty, falling short of the needed 21 votes.
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Biden's approval drops as concerns mount about his age
During a week when President Joe Biden left a Medal of Honor presentation ceremony early, his approval rating dropped to 39%, with 76% of Americans concerned about his age for another term and even 67% of Democrats preferring a different candidate for the party's top ticket.
Texas ordered to remove river barriers amid legal battle
A federal judge has ordered Texas to remove its controversial floating barriers from the Rio Grande, but Governor Greg Abbott has vowed to resist the order.
Housing project planned near contaminated land
The former Velasco Trash incinerator site near Buffalo Bayou looks to be contaminated with toxic substances like arsenic, lead, and dioxins, with no cleanup efforts despite its proximity to low-income housing.
Congressman Crenshaw's stance on gender transition care funding
Representative Dan Crenshaw has been actively advocating against federal funding for gender transition care for minors, citing concerns about what he calls "pseudo-science" and potential harm to vulnerable children.
Texas power grid struggles amidst relentless heat and growing population
Texas faces extreme heat, an overburdened power grid, and an urgent need for action as demand outpaces supply amid a constantly growing population.
Impeachment trial unveils Ken Paxton's alleged obstruction of justice
Attorney Tony Buzbee challenges the motives of prosecution witnesses, with former Deputy Attorney General Ryan Vasser revealing that General Paxton ordered the public release of confidential case files.
Texas AG Ken Paxton faces corruption allegations during impeachment trial
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton pleads not guilty to corruption allegations, while his defense portrays whistleblowers as ‘political mutineers’ in an ongoing historic impeachment trial.
Ken Paxton's impeachment trial set to start Tuesday morning- What's Your Point?
In Texas, there's a push to ensure a trial for the Attorney General, but the outcome may hinge on whether Republican Senators support dismissing it based on a "forgiveness doctrine."
774 New Texas laws in effect but some are tied up in court cases - What's Your Point?
Houston State Senator Paul Bettencourt celebrates the passage of Senate Bill 1750, one of over 700 new laws in Texas, which eliminates the appointed position of election administrator and returns the responsibility to elected officials.
HISD teachers push back on new employment terms- What's Your Point?
Local teachers in Houston have secured a temporary restraining order against the state-controlled Houston ISD amid Superintendent Mike Miles' plans for a complete overhaul of educator evaluations
Houston City Council approves additional funding to battle firefighters in court
Houston City Council voted to allocate an additional half-million tax dollars for an ongoing legal battle with firefighters who have been without a contract since 2014, even after recent legislative changes granting them the right to arbitration.
Politicians who overstay their cognitive ability - What's Your Point?
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senator Dianne Feinstein, both in their 80s and 90s, recently faced cognitive challenges, sparking a debate about age limits in Congress.
Newly released study claims 5th ward contamination not as dangerous as residents were told - What's Your Point
In 5th Ward, a recent Texas Department of Health Services report found no cancer concerns from Union Pacific operations. Still, residents are skeptical, and the city of Houston had the information since January.
Rudy Giuliani engulfed in legal and financial melt-down - What's Your Point?
Former New York Mayor and ex-Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani found liable for defamation against Georgia election workers, facing millions in damages and potential bankruptcy.